Herbal Medicine
At Healing Arts we take a science forward approach to healing the body while keeping in mind some of the ancient traditions that got us here. We use a combination of supplements and herbs from a few traditions, with our main focus being Chinese Herbal Formulas combined with well researched nutritional supplements. Chinese herbs have shown their effectiveness under the scrutiny of both empirical study and modern clinical trials. They can be used to augment the treatment of a particular imbalance, working together, or sometimes in place of, acupuncture and other medicines. Unlike most drugs, the herbs are put into complex holistic medicine formulas that are specific to an individual’s condition, not just any one symptom. Additionally, the formulas are so well balanced that they rarely cause side effects
Herbal medicines are usually taken a few times a day and can be used for as little as one month to as long as one year. Herbal consultations can be included in an acupuncture visit if your first visit is with one of our herbalists, or can be done separately either in person or via telehealth. We stock most of the formulas and supplements we recommend, but some may take a few days to prepare due to the individual nature of every formula.
How are the herbs taken?
At HAC our formulas are prepared to be taken as a tincture, pill or granules mixed with water. We only use companies that are GMP certified and whose ingredients are regularly inspected to show they are what they say they are.
What about other nutritional supplements?
We stock and recommend a variety depending on the health concern our patients are dealing with. Most are pharmaceutical grade supplements that have been researched to be helpful for that specific issue. We aim to keep in stock supplements specifically for women’s health, infertility, menstrual cycle regulation, anxiety and sleep issues. More can be specifically ordered for you, or we can recommend retail stores that may stock them.
Common Supplements We Use
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Cold Snap
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Women's Chamber
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NeoQ10 (Co Enzyme Q10)
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Fertile Garden
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Myo Inositol
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