LET’S TALK ABOUT CHINESE HERbs.
“What can a bunch of dried leaves do for me?”
When I entered acupuncture school, I also learned Chinese herbs. I laugh at my old thoughts back then - “Great, a bunch of dried leaves and twigs - what the heck can this crap do?” I could envision myself standing over a steaming pot of bubbling eye of newt, stirring the coalderine of weirdness.
What have Chinese herbs done for me??
Over the years, Chinese herbs have helped me sleep, warm up my cold hands and feet, soothed my worried mind and boosted my lagging energy.
Then perimenopause came along. I was a sweaty, hot, aggravated woman. I knew from the years of using Chinese herbs with fertility clients, hormones can be influenced with herbs. Thanks to herbs, I stopped night sweating, hot flashing and moderated my irritability.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs blend with each other and support you physically and emotionally . The amazing synergize has and continues to assist my clients to be the best they can be.
SO, WHAT CAN CHINESE HERBS DO FOR YOU AND your health?
A ton of things!!! They can help with pain:
headaches, back pain, shoulder/neck tension, tight achy muscles and more.
Chinese herbs can shift insomnia, fatigue, digestive problems and mood swings.
While taking herbs, I will be closely monitoring your symptoms for changes. Any combination of herbs (even herbal supplements) can create changes we don’t want. It’s key to be aware of your body and for me to follow your progress.
The herbs prescribed are manufactured by KPC herbs. A highly regarded company with strict testing standards for toxins and heavy metals. (Yes, it's important for a you to trying to avoid as many toxins and heavy metals as possible).
Yes anyone can prescribe Chinese Herb Formulas.
Only a few have studied the art crafting herbal formulas.
To be licensed in Chinese Herbology requires a Master’s Degree and 4 years of study. The first two years are studying individualized herbs. Followed by two years learning how to combine herbs and create classical Chinese formulas. Prescribing Chinese herbs is an art form and takes many years of education. Not all acupuncturists are trained in Chinese herbs.
Since graduating, I have spent 7 years studying with Sharon Weizenbaum, Chinese herbal master. To learn the art of herbs, requires studying with a master who can push your knowledge to a new level.
With prescribing herbs, requires strong diagnostic skills and truly seeing what is off with your health.
Unlike western medications, Chinese herbs are not one fits all. Rather it’s how they body is manifesting unwellness and treating the dynamic of your whole body.
You may find yourself thinking Chinses herbs are nonsense. Don’t discount them. The potential of changing your health is tremendous.