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Organic Herbal Medicine Clinic and Dispensary |
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Of course, believing in any treatment option you use will increase the likelihood of health coming sooner, but it is not necessary. Even skeptics of Herbal Medicine and Natural Health in general can benefit from the healing power within plants. |
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This is another question that revolves around the individual. As Herbalists we treat the person and not the disease, this is known as the Holistic Approach. During your consultation with the Herbalist, details about your current health situation, past medical history, review of organ system as well as social, diet and lifestyle evaluations will allow the Herbalist a view of you as a whole. Having gained this insight as to the cause of your dis-ease, the Herbalist will discuss with you treatments that may involve herbal medicine alone, or working alongside other practitioners including M.D.’s. There will be instances where a Herbalist may tell you that you should see another therapist about your condition and that is not for a lack of wanting to treat you, but rather a knowledge that herbal medicine may not be able to help you at this point. We strive to ensure that your health is our goal, however that is achieved. |
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This really is determined on an individual basis. We live in a society where we want results overnight, but the reality is that our bodies did not fall out of balance and into sickness overnight, so it will take some time to transition back into health. Generally if you follow the guidelines of the Herbalist you should see results within the first 2 weeks of treatment. Depending on the severity of the problems being dealt with, treatment can last anywhere from 4 weeks to 3 months. This will be discussed with you at the time of your consultation. A good Herbalist will also make recommendations about diet and lifestyle changes that can also increase the speed of healing. |
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There are several reasons why purchasing herbs from a Herbalists Dispensary are better than those from the shelf. Firstly, a Herbalist will customize the formulation for you as an individual. This customizing of the formulation ensures you are receiving the herbs best suited to your health conditions, and none of those that aren’t. A Herbalist is also able to assess if there are any potential interactions with any pharmaceutical medications you might be taking as well. You are not given that protection if you purchase a pre-formulated remedy off the shelf. Another problem is determining whether the pre-manufactured products actually contain the right species of plants and the right part of the plant needed to achieve a therapeutic effect. A Professional Herbalist ensures that the plants he/she uses are the right species and that the correct part of the plant (roots, leafs, fruit, etc.) has been used. Lastly, plant medicines are generally safe, but they are still medicines. They need to be respected and used properly and the guidance of a Professional Herbalist is vital to ensure that you are taking the right combination of plants properly to be confident that you truly are working towards better health. There are some very good products out there as well, ask a Professional about which ones are good.
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What is the difference between using Herbal Medicine from the shelf of a Natural Health Food Store or Pharmacy and herbs bought from a Professional Herbalists Dispensary? |
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How long do I have to take Herbal Medicine before I get better? |
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Can Herbal Medicine treat any Medical condition? |
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Do I have to believe in Herbal Medicine for it to work? |
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If you have any questions about Herbal Medicine, Herbal Treatments, Locating Qualified Practitioners or anything else about Natural Medicine, please feel free to email me directly. I will be happy to assist you in any way that I can. I am able to give you some advice about your current health condition, but to really have effective results with herbal medicine it is essential that you meet with a Herbalist and have a consultation. Every individual is different and not all herbs work for all people. We treat you, not the disease you have. It is important then for us as Herbalists to get to know as much about you as possible to see the underlying cause of your dis-ease and thus treat that rather than the disease itself. |
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