Achieve Balance
I am trained in the ancient system of Chinese medicine, utilizing a tried method of prescribing medicine comprised of herbs, animal and mineral substances to help you heal.
The use of Chinese herbs as medicine has the same long history as acupuncture does.
Chinese “herbs” are actually comprised of plant, animal and mineral substances. Today in China there are literally thousands of substances used for medicinal purposes, although most herbalists in this country utilize several hundred different substances. Chinese herbs are classified according to their taste, their energetic qualities, their effects on specific organ systems, their affinities for certain areas of the body and their overall functions in the body. No other system of herbal medicine has as complete and comprehensive a classification scheme as Chinese herbal medicine.
What To Expect
Your initial consultation for Chinese herbs will involve a thorough discussion of your health history and other pertinent information. These examinations are used to gather important diagnostic information which will then be used, along with your presenting symptoms, to create a customized prescription for you which will consist of patent herbs.
I treat illnesses and ailments of all kinds, including muscle aches, nausea, and now Long Covid symptoms.
The Concepts in Chinese Medicine
The goal in Chinese Medicine is to ensure the flow of “Qi”, understood to be the vital life force within us, for each patient. Imbalances to a person’s Qi can cause disease and illness, and this imbalance is most commonly thought to be caused by an alteration in the opposite and complementary forces that make up the Qi, which are called yin and yang. By utilizing the proper remedies and treatments, balance can be restored and the patient can get on track to a healthier life.
Chinese herbal medicine can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions including digestive problems, gynecological issues, respiratory conditions, fatigue and insomnia. Side effects are rare and I am trained to be aware of potential interactions with prescription medications.
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