Testimonials

Acupuncture treats the problems instead of masking the symptoms with medication. I have intolerance to gluten, and a skin rash from intolerance to many acidic foods such as tomatoes, coffee, etc. The acupuncture with specific herbs have helped improve my health. KH

The first appointment made a difference. I tried it because nothing was helping my health issues which were fatigue & digestive problems. Sometime herbs were suggested to aid in the treatment. These proved to be helpful as well. J&G

For the first time in many, many years, I am able to really be comfortable in my body throughout my day and find joy in life. I have an extensive history with western medicine, having had many surgeries and been treated by many doctors. However, nothing has given me the benefits I receive from acupuncture and Chinese herbs. CC

Herbal Medicine

Historically, herbs have been the most commonly used form of medicine, and are still today. Many medicines used today such as aspirin, digitalis or quinine, have been developed from plant sources.

Forsythia For thousands of years, herbal medicine has been one of the most important aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Chinese medicine has identified and categorized thousands of medicinal plants and other substances such as minerals as having therapeutic properties. One of the most ancient herbal texts dates to the 5th century BC. Over the centuries, Chinese physicians created traditional herbal formulas used to address hundreds of health conditions. Modern practitioners may prescribe formulas as pre-prepared herbal pills, or custom designed formulas from herb granules or bulk herbs. An acupuncturist uses herbal formulas in the same manner as your physician uses pharmaceutical prescriptions.

While herbal medicine does address symptoms, they also address root causes of health conditions, restore balance among systems, and aid in the body’s ability to heal itself. It is not unusual for your prescription to change over time to address the “new” you as you go through the healing process. Some formulas may be taken long term and others should never be.

The importance of diagnosis

Mormon Tea herbal Lake Road Acupuncture and Massage You may see many herbs and supplements at your grocery store, and health food center. More recently, you may have noticed herbs popping up in many of your favorite snacks and beverages. This may lead you to believe that you can easily self-diagnose and self prescribe for your health conditions.

These substances can be very powerful means to bring about balance in the body, but they can also create imbalances. The safety and effectiveness of herbal medicine depends on a proper diagnosis. Herbs should to be prescribed for you as an individual. Patients with the same condition might need very different herbs prescribed - because each of us is different. We carefully consider any western prescriptions and all supplements you may be taking. This customized diagnosis and prescription is what makes Chinese herbal medicine so safe and effective.

A proper herbal prescription requires a trained and licensed professional such as you'll find at Lake Road Acupuncture and Massage. Once prescribed you should consider them as important as any western prescription and take them consistently as prescribed. They only work if you take them and it is a waste of your money if you don’t.