ARE CHINESE HERBS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Chinese Herbs
Questions? Call (201) 444-7150 or email acujosh@acupunctureYES.com
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An individualized approach to Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese herbal medicine isn’t about choosing an herb because you read that it’s “good for” a particular condition. Two people can have similar symptoms but need very different approaches.
That’s why the formulas I prescribe are selected for you, based on your individual symptoms, health history, and what I find during your evaluation.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we look at the bigger picture of what may be contributing to the problem and build an herbal formula around your particular needs.
How do Chinese herbs work?
One of the central ideas behind my approach to Chinese medicine is supporting healthy blood flow and circulation throughout the body.
Your tissues and organs depend on a steady supply of oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood. When circulation is restricted or disrupted, it can affect how well different areas of the body function.
Chinese herbal formulas allow us to take an individualized approach to supporting those systems. Different herbs have different physiological effects, so the goal isn’t simply to match one herb to one symptom. It’s to combine herbs into a formula based on the patterns we see in your body.
Your pulse helps guide the prescription
Your pulse tells us much more than how quickly your heart is beating.
As part of your evaluation, I assess characteristics of the pulse at different positions on the wrist. This is one of the tools I use to understand your individual presentation and help determine which herbal formula may be appropriate.
That information is considered alongside your symptoms, health history, and how you’re feeling overall.
From there, I can create a formula designed around what your body needs rather than simply prescribing the same herbs to everyone with the same complaint.
Your formula can change as your body changes
Chinese herbal treatment is meant to be adaptable.
The formula that makes sense when you first come in may not be the same formula you need later in treatment. As your symptoms and presentation change, your herbs can be adjusted along with them.
Think of it as moving through stages rather than simply being told to take the same supplement indefinitely.
We continue to evaluate how you’re responding and make changes when appropriate. That flexibility is one of the reasons I value Chinese herbal medicine as part of an individualized treatment plan.
What about quality and safety?
Herbs should be properly prescribed and monitored.
I use products from specific Chinese herbal companies that maintain standards for the sourcing and processing of their ingredients, so I know what I’m purchasing and recommending to my patients.
Your health history, current medications, symptoms, and individual needs also matter when deciding whether Chinese herbs are appropriate for you. That’s another reason I recommend working with a trained herbal practitioner rather than choosing individual herbs or formulas on your own.
What can Chinese Herbs help with?
Acid Reflux
Anxiety / Low Moods
Blood Sugar Support
Cholesterol Aid
Cold and Flu Remedies
Digestive issues
Fatigue
Gut Issues
Hormone Enhancement (Female & Male)
Insomnia
Low Energy
Lowered Immunity
Pain Relief
Could Chinese herbs be part of your treatment plan?
Chinese herbal medicine isn’t one-size-fits-all. The goal is to understand what’s happening in your body and determine whether an individualized herbal formula may be an appropriate part of your care. As your needs change, your formula can change with you.
Call Integrative Acupuncture Center at 201-444-7150 to schedule a consultation and find out whether Chinese herbal medicine may be right for you.
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Joshua Goldstein L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist
& Chinese Herbalist
Graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine with a Master’s in Chinese Medicine
Board Certified Acupuncturist in New York and New Jersey
NCBAHM certified for over 26 years.
Several examinations are offered by the NCBAHM on many of the major branches, skills, and techniques of Oriental Medicine. Most states in the US require passing of one or more of these tests in order to become a licensed practitioner of the associated techniques.
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Questions? Call (201) 444-7150 or email acujosh@acupunctureYES.com
