Losing weight isn’t easy, but it can be an important part of achieving the best in health and well-being Dieting alone is often a frustrating struggle, ending in disappointment. But it doesn’t have to be. Among other treatments Dr. Michelle prescribes Chinese Herbal Medicine to assist you on your weight loss journey and achieve the results you know you need.
She most often recommends Herbalite from The Evergreen Herb Collection. As is common in Chinese Medicine practice, it combines a number of herbs (13 to be exact) for a truly holistic approach to lasting change. And it goes through 15 quality-control checks to assure potency and a complete absence of toxins, heavy metals, and Western pharmaceuticals. Overall it promotes digestive strength and harmony.
From a Chinese Medicine perspective this herbal mixture works through 3 channels.
- detoxifies the body
- cleanses the bowels
- clears stomach yang (heat)
From a western perspective it has several important effects.
- suppresses appetite
- is a mild diuretic, flushing excess water from the body
- speeds metabolism to burn more calories
- increases energy and promotes a sense of well-being
The importance of that last item isn’t to be taken lightly. Beyond watching the pounds drop, it provides some emotional support and a boost in energy is a reward in itself.
Prescription and Monitoring
Herbalite isn’t a magic pill, nor is it the best option for everyone. Dr. Michelle will thoroughly assess your overall health and weight issues before recommending modalities, including herbal medicines. Weekly monitoring and communications are important in finding the right dosage for each patient. Adjustments might include introducing a single specific herb or switching to a different herbal formulation.
Treatment plans proceed in three phases — repair, stabilization, and maintenance. The first two generally involve larger daily doses until your personal goals have been met. After that, maintenance involves lower daily amounts with occasional breaks of one to two weeks without any supplements.
Treatment Tips
As with most natural formulations it’s best to take Herbalite 30 minutes before a meal on an empty stomach, with a large glass of water. It’s also important to time taking herbs to be at least 1 1/2 hours before and at least 1 1/2 hours after taking any Western prescriptions.
In Closing
If a Chinese herbal approach to weight loss seems appealing to you, please contact Dr. Michelle. She is currently offering telemedicine for diagnosis and treatment for those who remain cautious concerning face-to-face meetings.
It can be hard to change, but easy to focus on the things we don’t like. So instead, take a moment and give some thoughts to the many things in your life that you’re grateful for.