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Schizophrenia Treatment in Chapel Hill
7 holistic practitioners in Chapel Hill who can help with Schizophrenia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
7 Practitioners
0 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Schizophrenia
Gabriel recognizes schizophrenia as serious psychiatric illness requiring medication in most cases—antipsychotics prevent psychosis, necessary for safety. NOT suggesting to replace medications. Biomedical support augments conventional treatment—some patients stabilize at lower doses, fewer side effe...
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Key Supplements
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 2-4g/day (reduces symptoms, brain health—proven in early psychosis)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) 1-3g/day (orthomolecular psychiatry—controversial, some patients improve dramatically, flush common, use niacinamide or extended-release to reduce flush)
- Vitamin C 3-10g/day (antioxidant—orthomolecular protocol)
- Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (neuroprotective, immune regulation)
- Folate (L-methylfolate) 15mg/day (especially if MTHFR mutation—improves negative symptoms)
- Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 1000mcg
Key Lab Markers
- Clinical diagnosis (DSM-5 criteria), Rule out medical causes: Comprehensive metabolic panel, CBC, Thyroid panel, RPR/VDRL (syphilis—rare but treatable cause of psychosis), HIV test, Urine drug screen (substances can cause psychosis), Autoimmune encephalitis panel (anti-NMDA receptor antibodies, others—treatable cause often missed), Ceruloplasmin (Wilson's disease—treatable), Brain MRI (rule out tumors, structural lesions), EEG (rule out seizures), Toxoplasma gondii antibodies (infection linked to schizophrenia), Vitamin D, B12, Folate, Omega-3 Index, hs-CRP (inflammation), Prolactin (if on antipsychotics—elevated with some), Fasting glucose, lipids (metabolic side effects of antipsychotics), Genetic testing (pharmacogenomics—medication metabolism)
Practitioners in Chapel Hill for Schizophrenia
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80GPS
Integrative Medical Clinic of North Carolina
Dr. Julie McGregor, Karen Saylor, Addie Skow·Board-Certified Internist, Family Nurse Practitioners
4.9(150)
Chapel Hill, NC
integrative medicine
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(919) 933-6700#2
80GPS
1Wellness Functional & Precision Medicine
Kristin, NP·Board-Certified Adult Primary Care NP, IFM Certified Provider, 20 years experience
0.0(0)
Chapel Hill, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(919) 883-9482#3
80GPS
Haven Medical - Dr. Sonia Rapaport
Dr. Sonia Rapaport·MD, Functional/Integrative Medicine Specialist
0.0(0)
Chapel Hill, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(919) 240-4646#4
80GPS
Plum Spring Clinic
Dr. Sharp·MD, Physician-Led
0.0(0)
184 Lystra Estates Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(919) 240-4646#5
80GPS
Triangle Acupuncture Clinic
Licensed Acupuncturists·LAc, Licensed Acupuncturists
0.0(0)
Chapel Hill, NC
Acupuncture
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(919) 933-4480