Herbal Remedies and
Supplements
Herbs are an integral aspect
of traditional Chinese medicine, and they are
administered as part of a complete health
care regime. Used in conjunction with
acupuncture, these natural remedies help the
body achieve equilibrium and work to
facilitate the healing process.
In TCM, specific herbs are
used for specific problems. Much like a
Western medical doctor would write a specific
prescription for a particular problem, the
TCM practitioner recommends herbal remedies.
Unlike pharmaceuticals, however, which are
relatively new, TCM herbal formulas have been
applied for thousands of years. They present
a safe and healthy alternative to other
medications. Because masters of traditional
Chinese medicine have applied herbs and
observed their results for centuries,
formulas have been refined, and side effects
with these herbal formulations are
minimal.
At Energetic Health, we use
only the purest formulations of herbs,
enzymes and dietary supplements, and any
herbal treatment(s) we recommend for you will
pertain to your specific health situation.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a natural
medical science that makes use of dilutions
of naturally occurring substances for
treating a wide variety of illnesses.
Dilution permits the utilization of virtually
any naturally occurring substance. In
homeopathy’s long history (since the
late 18th century), the safety and
efficacy of the therapy has been demonstrated
in the successful treatment of millions of
people.
Homeopathy is based on the
Law of Similars. For example, the runny eyes
and nose with sneezing that accompany the
grating of raw onions are similar to typical
symptoms of hay fever. One effective
homeopathic remedy for hay fever is a
dilution of Allium cepa (red onion). Note
that the symptoms need not result from the
same cause; as long as the symptoms are
similar the remedy can work effectively to
treat the ailment.
Homeopathic remedies work by
stimulating the body’s own defense
system into action. Their action can be
compared to inserting a key into the lock of
the body’s inherent defenses.
Homeopathy works exceptionally well in
children, whose defensive systems are
generally uncorrupted and vital. Dramatic
effects are often observed in treating
infants and young children. In addition,
homeopathic medicines permit parents to avoid
giving their children conventional drugs that
may have unwanted side effects.
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