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Shingles Treatment in Palo Alto
9 holistic practitioners in Palo Alto who can help with Shingles. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 Practitioners
5 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Shingles
Gabriel emphasizes early aggressive intervention for shingles (prevent post-herpetic neuralgia—chronic nerve pain): 1) Antiviral medication appropriate if caught within 72 hours (reduces severity and PHN risk), 2) High-dose antiviral nutrients (lysine, vitamin C IV), 3) Pain management (natural appr...
Read full protocolRecommended Treatments
Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyNAD+ IV TherapyPEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) TherapyRed Light Therapy
Key Supplements
- L-Lysine 3000-6000mg/day (high-dose during active infection)
- Vitamin C IV or oral 3-6g/day
- Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 5000-10000mcg (nerve support)
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600mg 3x/day (nerve pain, repair)
- Capsaicin cream topical (after blisters heal—for PHN)
- Proteolytic enzymes (between meals)
Key Lab Markers
- Clinical diagnosis (characteristic dermatomal rash)
- VZV PCR or culture (if diagnosis unclear)
- Comprehensive metabolic panel
- Immune panel (if recurrent or unusual presentation)
Practitioners in Palo Alto for Shingles
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#1
90GPS
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Susan Payrovi·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(650) 498-5566#2
89GPS
Stanford Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Manuela Kogon·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(650) 498-5566#3
89GPS
Stanford Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Stanford Health Care locations
integrative medicine
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(650) 498-9000#4
88GPS
Palo Alto Mind Body
VerifiedDr. M Rameen Ghorieshi·MD, MPH
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Mind Body, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#5
88GPS
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine
VerifiedPalo Alto Integrative Medicine·MD Team
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
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Contact via website#6
88GPS
Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#7
88GPS
Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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