Chinese Herbs and Nutritional Products

Chinese Herbal Medicine – A Natural Choice

Extending back thousands of years, Chinese Medicine offers a rich heritage and history in healthcare and healing. Offering a root-level attack rather than a symptom cover, Chinese Medicine provides an added layer of client safety. It carries fewer, if any side effects, treats the actual cause of illness, rather than suppressing the symptoms, and provides a more affordable treatment option.

We use Evergreen Herbs for our custom blend and already prepared Chinese Herbal Formulas. Please read more about why we use Evergreen Herbs as well as general FAQ’s about Chinese Herbs.

Steps to Wellness

There are 3 unique steps to wellness. The rate at which you move through these stages depends on your unique situation. A good rule of thumb is one month of care for every year you have had a certain medical condition.

The modalities we offer at Cascade Acupuncture Center include Acupuncture treatments and Custom Chinese Herbal Formulas. Many clients choose both, which allows them to achieve the best results. Some clients prefer to only use Acupuncture treatments, others only use Chinese Herbs. We are happy to work with your preferences and financial situation.

Step 1: Relief Care

During this stage we are concerned with alleviating the symptoms causing you to seek our care. Once your symptoms are relieved, you will move on to Step 2, Corrective Care.

If this is difficult to understand, think of replenishing an overgrown garden. The first step in cultivating the space is to cut back excess growth and weeds; think of your symptoms as being the weeds.

Step 2: Corrective Care

In order to restore your health, we will determine the underlying cause of your illness, from a Chinese Medical Perspective, rather than simply addressing the symptoms. This may involve a different Custom Chinese Herbal formula, as well as Acupuncture Points, uniquely positioned and carefully prescribed to address the root of your concerns.

Continuing with the garden analogy; we now must take complete care to remove the weeds from the soil and prepare the soil for new seeds to plant. Using appropriate tools, the roots are extracted, leaving healthy plants and rich earth behind. Step 2 heals what is creating and causing your pain and other symptoms, setting the stage for healthy living.

Step 3: Maintenance Care

The final phase of your care is Maintenance Care. We will prescribe appropriate herbs and Acupuncture Points to keep your immune system strong and healthy, so it will protect the body as it should. The final phase of treatment is ongoing. After all, a relapse is simply unacceptable when such high-quality herbal supplements are so readily available.

In our analogy, this means the soil of our reclaimed garden is fertilized and treated to prevent the return of weeds, while building a healthy foundation to support the growth of beautiful plants and flowers. What this means for you is that your overall health is protected by Chinese herbs, just as the garden is protected by your care and allowed to thrive.