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http://my.clevelandclinic.org/Publis...mie_553219.jpg Jamie Starkey, LAc
Wellness Institute
Center for Integrative Medicine
Cleveland Clinc
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/Publis...a_Roofener.jpg Galina Roofener, LAc
Wellness Institute
Center for Integrative Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Chinese herbal medicine is a major part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has been used for centuries in China, where herbs are considered fundamental therapy for many acute and chronic conditions. Like acupuncture, Chinese herbs can address unhealthy body patterns that manifest in a variety of symptoms and complaints. Chinese herbal therapy aims to help you regain balance in your body and to strengthen your body’s resistance to disease. Join us as our experts discuss this therapy, what conditions it can treat, and what to expect during Chinese Herbal Therapy sessions.
Chinese herbs may be used to:
• Decrease cold/flu symptoms
• Increase your energy
• Improve your breathing continued
• Improve digestion
• Improve your sleep
• Decrease pain
• Improve menopausal symptoms
• Help regulate menstrual cycles if infertility is an issue
Chinese herbal therapy can also be a valuable additional therapy following cancer treatment to aid the body’s recovery from the after-effects of chemotherapy and/or radiation. Chinese herbs are useful in rehabilitation for other chronic diseases too.
Chinese herbal therapy may be recommended when:
• You have multiple symptoms or they are hard to pinpoint
• You’ve exhausted traditional medical options and nothing seems to help
• You need therapy to counteract side effects of prescribed medication
• You are interested in preventive treatment.
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