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CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
Chinese Herbal Medicine has been used for
thousands of years. Specific herbs are chosen to treat the underlying
condition as determined by the Chinese diagnosis. There are hundreds of
Chinese medicinal herbs, and each has its own special functions. In Chinese herbal medicine
there is always a balance of the Yin and Yang of the system. Some herbs
fortify the Qi or strengthen the blood or both. Others can work to
strengthen bones and muscles as well as improve the appetite, while still others may
induce a sense a calm, thereby promoting restful sleep or decreased
anxiety.
Chinese herbs are categorized according to their
"temperature" and method of activation in the body. The most
common herbs used to balance and improve one's health are simple foods that can
be used on a daily basis. For example, during cool weather, nourishing
foods and herbs to add to your diet to keep you warm are: apples, bananas,
beets, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, figs, garlic, grapes, leeks,
pears, persimmons, pumpkin, spinach, whole grains, cinnamon, horseradish,
and thyme. There are also very powerful herbs that when taken out of context
of supportive medicine and used exclusively can be dangerous.
We take very seriously the safety of our clients
and therefore prescribe herbs that have been tested for quality and freedom from
heavy metal toxicity. The products that we carry come from highly
reputable American companies that are run by master herbalists, MD's, L.Ac's, or
a combination thereof. Should the use of an herbal formula be deemed
appropriate, our clients are taught the proper administration of these formulas
and are offered free follow-up phone consultation if necessary.
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