Chinese Herbal Medicine
Becky La Plante, L.Ac. has completed a 4 year Masters degree program in Traditional Asian Medicine of which encompasses acupuncture and herbal medicine, Western or conventional medicine, and 970 minimum hours of clinical training. To be licensed in the state of California, she was required to pass an extensive licensing exam the content of which includes western medicine, herb drug interactions, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. She is now also licensed for acupuncture in Connecticut. There is no licensing requirement of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the State of Connecticut. Acupuncturists/herbalists must complete 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years and are regulated by the state of Connecticut , just as any medical doctor, chiropractor or physical therapist.
After graduating, Becky worked at an herbal medicine pharmacy for four years writing personalized Chinese Herbal formulas and studying western, amazonian, and ayurvedic herbs along with nutritional supplements.
Facts About Chinese Herbal Medicine
What Do Chinese Herbs Treat?
Chinese herbs treat the full range of human illnesses. Each patient is treated individually based on the state of their whole body rather than one or a few symptoms. For instance, you may suffer from insomnia. In Traditional Asian Medicine there are at least 5 different formulas for insomnia. We will distinguish which one of the formulas is best suited for your constitution, taking in mind all symptoms that may appear to be unrelated to insomnia, such as digestion or emotional tendencies. Classical formulas may be modified and/or blended for each your individual needs.
Becky takes a detailed history on all of your body system’s functions, using careful observation and palpation techniques. Her various findings are combined into a composite diagnosis based on the observation of patterns revealing which body systems are in disharmony based on Chinese medical theory. A personalized formula of herbs is written to treat the both the symptoms and the underlying cause of the disease.
Becky will monitor your body’s return to relative balance “homeostasis” and make appropriate adjustments to your herbal formulas and treatment plan after each visit. She will always check any pharmaceutical drug interactions with anything in your herbal formals and educate you on how and when to take your herbal formals.
After graduating, Becky worked at an herbal medicine pharmacy for four years writing personalized Chinese Herbal formulas and studying western, amazonian, and ayurvedic herbs along with nutritional supplements.
Facts About Chinese Herbal Medicine
- The focus of Chinese Herbalism is to regulate the body and restore it to it’s normal function.
- The classification of herbs is a science of which has been refined over the last 3000 years.
- Chinese Herbology treats both the cause and the symptoms of the disease. It supports the body’s self healing ability.
- Chinese herbs are strong foods with a vast array of nutrients.
- Chinese herbs have an extremely low incidence of side effects.
- Scientific Research on the effectiveness of Chinese herbs is in publication.
What Do Chinese Herbs Treat?
Chinese herbs treat the full range of human illnesses. Each patient is treated individually based on the state of their whole body rather than one or a few symptoms. For instance, you may suffer from insomnia. In Traditional Asian Medicine there are at least 5 different formulas for insomnia. We will distinguish which one of the formulas is best suited for your constitution, taking in mind all symptoms that may appear to be unrelated to insomnia, such as digestion or emotional tendencies. Classical formulas may be modified and/or blended for each your individual needs.
Becky takes a detailed history on all of your body system’s functions, using careful observation and palpation techniques. Her various findings are combined into a composite diagnosis based on the observation of patterns revealing which body systems are in disharmony based on Chinese medical theory. A personalized formula of herbs is written to treat the both the symptoms and the underlying cause of the disease.
Becky will monitor your body’s return to relative balance “homeostasis” and make appropriate adjustments to your herbal formulas and treatment plan after each visit. She will always check any pharmaceutical drug interactions with anything in your herbal formals and educate you on how and when to take your herbal formals.
How Can I take My Chinese Herbs?
Chinese herbal Formulas can be prepared as capsules, tablets, powder form (you dissolve in warm water), tincture, and raw (you boil and make into a tea, or it is done for you personally.)
Below are a few links of the Companies of which we use. Please read about how the herbs are prepared, where they come from and how they are tested for quality and safety.
Standard Process
https://www.standardprocess.com/About-Us/Quality#.VPnm3nzF-uk
Kan Herb
https://www.kanherb.com/cons_sa_main.asp
Evergreen Herbs
https://www.evherbs.com
Blue Poppy
http://www.bluepoppy.com/help.asp
Below are a few links of the Companies of which we use. Please read about how the herbs are prepared, where they come from and how they are tested for quality and safety.
Standard Process
https://www.standardprocess.com/About-Us/Quality#.VPnm3nzF-uk
Kan Herb
https://www.kanherb.com/cons_sa_main.asp
Evergreen Herbs
https://www.evherbs.com
Blue Poppy
http://www.bluepoppy.com/help.asp
NOTE: Becky La Plante, L.Ac. has completed a 4 year Masters degree program in Traditional Asian Medicine of which encompasses acupuncture and herbal medicine, Western or conventional medicine, and 970 minimum hours of clinical training. To be licensed in the state of California, she was required to pass an extensive licensing exam the content of which includes western medicine, herb drug interactions, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. She is now also licensed for acupuncture in Connecticut. There is no licensing requirement of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the State of Connecticut.
Acupuncturists/herbalists must complete 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years and are regulated by the state of Connecticut , just as any medical doctor, chiropractor or physical therapist.
Acupuncturists/herbalists must complete 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years and are regulated by the state of Connecticut , just as any medical doctor, chiropractor or physical therapist.
