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Susan E. Mead, M.H.
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What Is Herbal Medicine?
The practice of incorporating Herbal Medicine into the maintenance of one’s
health is also known as “holistic therapy”. The term “holistic”
relates to “the whole” as opposed to individual parts.
Any form of medicine can be holistic, treating the whole person, or 'allopathic' which focuses on fixing one symptom. My approach to herbal medicine is much more broad than recommending a certain herb for a particular symptom. Instead, I see much more success by coaching my clients on nutrition, body movement and other lifestyle choices--in addition to utilizing the right herbs in the the right form and the right combination. By focusing body, mind and soul on restoring health and true disease prevention, I am fortunate to see an improvement in about 85% of my clients in the first one to two weeks. What is an Herbalist? Those who study Herbal Medicine are known as herbalists, but some are more self-taught than others. As helpful as my two-year Master Herbalist program was, I have gained even more knowledge through ten years of working with clients, attending annual conferences and participating in advanced trainings. In my practice as a Medical Herbalist, I incorporate the use of herbs into a wide-reaching wellness plan that includes:
I believe that the holistic approach to herbal therapy should focus on a person as a whole. Through my personal consultation process we will be able to create and maintain a healthier, more complete you. The History of Herbal Medicine The major objectives of Herbal Medicine are to protect, restore, and balance the body and its many systems. Modern science has recently begun to explore what herbalists have known for centuries. As much as I value M.D.s and their great diagnostic tools, I also place great trust in God-given plants and common-sense wisdom. Human beings have cared for ourselves almost exclusively via herbs and plants for most of our history, and 80% of the world's population still does! It is my hope to offer clients the best of both worlds, as when I work with your physician. |
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How Does Herbal Medicine Work? While much of modern medicine focuses on suppressing symptoms, such as masking pain, herbal medicine focuses on the relief of the problem, stopping the pain at its cause. Rather than mechanically altering individual organs, herbs focus on rebalancing. For example, Hawthorne Berries, which are used to relieve high blood pressure, will only reduce blood pressure that is unnaturally high; it will not have any affect whatsoever on blood pressure that is normal and healthy. I believe that Herbal Medicine can and should be used in conjunction with modern medicine, for modern medicine is, too, a part of a holistic approach to our health. I don't like the term "alternative medicine" as it puts us in an either/or position. Integrated medicine indicates the vast array of healing modalities available and gives us the power to pick and choose those which best fit our need. Working together--you the client, me your Medical Herbalist, along with your doctor, acupuncturist, massage therapist, and even spiritual guide--we can create a positive change, one individual at a time. What Is The Difference Between Western Medicine and Herbal Medicine? Modern Western medicine is largely disease-oriented; it works best after you get sick. Then, physicians frequently draw on their medical arsenals to eradicate the problem/symptoms through:
We are conditioned to wait until a health problem--often brought about by an unhealthy lifestyle--is bad enough to warrant these invasive procedures. Modern medicine's major objectives are removing and replacing, and, unfortunately, there are commonly negative side effects. The tremendous strengths of modern medicine are excellent diagnostic tools and emergency first aid. Herbal Medicine and Western Medicine- A Mighty Match Herbal Medicine and Western Medicine, as a team, are an unbelievably powerful duo in the prevention of and triumph over disease. Ideally, Herbal Medicine is used for prevention, but even with many serious conditions, holistic methods work beautifully--on their own or in conjunction with your physicians' suggested protocol. Herbal Medicine techniques can help alleviate side effects and even contribute to the effectiveness of the Western treatments. Your Next Steps Into Herbal Medicine If you would like to know more about Herbal Medicine, please call email me at herbalist@susanemead.com or call me at + 1 (970) 282-3669. I can give you a personal consultation, during which I will pinpoint the right herbal remedies and lifestyle changes for you. Begin Your Journey Now
Contact me or download the Health History Form now so we can move on to the next step, making you feel better, mind, body, and soul.
To your health, Susan E. Mead, M.H. |
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