You are what you drink.
Herbs, supplements, and the food you eat are powerful allies in addressing the root of disharmonies in our bodies.
Chinese herbal medicine is an ancient, highly elaborate system of natural healing that has been used by billions of people for all kinds of health conditions by naturally supporting the body to increase circulation, decrease inflammation, regulate the digestive system, and calm the central nervous system. Thrive Acupuncture and Wellness has a comprehensive herbal pharmacy of granules (powders which are mixed with water to form a tea) and some patent pills. These forms of herbal medicine are easy to ingest and convenient for use at home or on the go.
Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the best values for your investment of time and money in your wellbeing. With just one appointment you can get a custom formula based on your body and your symptoms that you can take twice a day. That means, wherever you are, without going anywhere, twice a day you will be taking potent medicine to support your healing. We are all so busy, that being able to treat yourself twice a day in the time it takes to drink a cup of water is an every day miracle. Yes, it’s water with herbs in it so it might taste more like medicine than water, but most people start to like how they taste as they get better because, just as your body is averse to eating things that made you feel sick, your body starts craving things that make you feel well.
During the course of your treatment the acupuncturist will prescribe herbal remedies or supplements to assist and speed up your healing process. We only use high quality pharmaceutical grade herbs that are tested for purity, go through Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) overseen by the FDA, and are tested for heavy metals and pesticides. Each customized formula usually contain anywhere from 3-15 herbs. Sometimes we also prescribe herbs and supplements from our online dispensary at Fullscript.
It is generally very safe to take herbal medicine with minimal, if any, side effects. Acupuncturists are the only licensed health care professionals in California who are required to be trained and tested for competency in prescribing herbal medicine. It is always best to consult with an acupuncturist before taking any herbs so we can monitor the safety, adverse reactions, and interactions with other medications you may be taking.
Chinese herbal medicine can be used as a complement to acupuncture treatment to maintains continuity in therapeutic intervention between acupuncture treatments or as a stand alone treatment. Some patients who don’t want acupuncture use Chines Herbal Medicine alone with great results to treat a wide variety of disorders. Emotional as well as physical ailments can be resolved with the use of herbs. Everything from allergies to asthma, stress to PMS, headaches to back pain, and insomnia to hot flashes can be treated with herbal medicine. Herbs empower you to continue to support your body’s natural healing ability on a daily basis, and the treatment of acupuncture with herbs is much more effective and long lasting.
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