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Herpes / Cold Sores Treatment in Rapid City
5 holistic practitioners in Rapid City who can help with Herpes / Cold Sores. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
5 Practitioners
4 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Herpes / Cold Sores
Gabriel focuses on preventing outbreaks by supporting immune function and creating unfavorable environment for virus: 1) Lysine supplementation (antagonizes arginine—virus needs arginine), 2) Avoid high-arginine foods, 3) Immune optimization, 4) Identify and avoid personal triggers, 5) Antiviral her...
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Key Supplements
- L-Lysine 1000-3000mg/day prevention, 3000-6000mg during outbreak (CRITICAL)
- Monolaurin 1-3g/day (antiviral)
- Lemon Balm extract 500mg 3x/day or topical cream
- Zinc 30-50mg
- Vitamin C 2-4g/day
- Vitamin D3 5000 IU
Key Lab Markers
- HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG (antibodies—shows past infection)
- HSV IgM (acute infection)
- Viral culture or PCR (during active lesion—confirms diagnosis)
- Comprehensive metabolic panel
Practitioners in Rapid City for Herpes / Cold Sores
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Valerie Stephens
VerifiedDr. Valerie Stephens·MD
4.9(156)
807 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD 57701
integrative medicine
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(605) 858-9571#2
80GPS
Dr. Melanie Munson
VerifiedDr. Melanie Munson·ND, LAc
4.8(132)
2650 Jackson Blvd., Suite 20, Rapid City, SD 57702
Acupuncture
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(512) 800-2328#3
80GPS
Dr. Kyla Helm-Swanson
VerifiedDr. Kyla Helm-Swanson·MD
4.7(96)
3312 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(605) 646-7158