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Interstitial Cystitis Treatment in Bethesda
8 holistic practitioners in Bethesda who can help with Interstitial Cystitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
5 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Interstitial Cystitis
Gabriel treats IC as multi-factorial: bladder lining damage, mast cell activation, pelvic floor dysfunction, and often gut-bladder connection. Protocol: 1) Heal bladder lining (GAG layer repair), 2) Stabilize mast cells, 3) Address pelvic floor dysfunction (often hypertonic pelvic floor), 4) Heal gu...
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Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyInfrared Sauna TherapyPelvic Floor Physical TherapyPEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy
Key Supplements
- Quercetin 1000mg 3x/day (mast cell stabilizer)
- Aloe Vera (bladder-coating, freeze-dried capsules) 500mg 3x/day
- L-Arginine 1500mg 2x/day (GAG layer repair)
- Chondroitin Sulfate 400mg 3x/day
- Marshmallow Root 500mg 3x/day
- Slippery Elm 400mg 3x/day
Key Lab Markers
- Urinalysis and culture (rule out infection)
- Pelvic exam
- Cystoscopy with hydrodistention (diagnostic but can be therapeutic)
- Potassium sensitivity test (instillation)
Practitioners in Bethesda for Interstitial Cystitis
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#1
91GPS
White Oak Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
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(240) 744-1367#2
91GPS
White Oak Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
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(240) 744-1367#3
89GPS
Comprehensive Primary Care
VerifiedDr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 530-4383#4
89GPS
Comprehensive Primary Care
VerifiedDr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 530-4383#5
88GPS
Nava Health and Vitality Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(800) 762-6282#6
88GPS
Nava Health and Vitality Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(800) 762-6282