"Natural Forces within us are the true healers of disease"
- Hippocrates
your first herbal appointment
Your first herbal appointment will last 45 minutes. Same as during the acupuncture initial appointment, our practitioner will discuss in detail your health concerns, symptoms and will also perform physical examination.  
Note: If you already have had your initial one-to-one acupuncture appointment,  there is no need for another initial appointment for herbal consultation.  You can schedule either a follow up herbal appointment, or  the herbal treatment can be discussed during your one-to-one acupuncture appointment (no additional charge).
is herbal consultation included in my regular acupuncture appointment?
One-to-one acupuncture treatment:
Yes. If you are already undergoing one-to-one  acupuncture treatment in our clinic, there is no need for separate herbal appointment. 
Community acupuncture:
No.  During community acupuncture treatments there is not enough time to discuss  herbal treatments, so a separate herbal consultation appointment is required. If you already had one-to-one initial acupuncture appointment, then you can schedule the follow up herbal appointment without going first through initial herbal appointment.
are Chinese herbs safe?
Great Road Acupuncture and Herbs uses Evergreen Herbs and KPC Herbs because they apply scientific processing methods and  rigorous quality control. Both companies are located in Taiwan. 
During manufacturing process herb extracts are subjected to tests to insure that they meet or exceed GMP standards and to assure consistent levels of active ingredients.
All herb product are tested to insure that levels of heavy metals and harmful bacteria, such as salmonella and E coli, fall below minimum requirements.
How do I prepare my herbs?
The herbs preparations are delivered in granular form. All you need is to dissolve them in the warm water. You will be provided with a 1 gram spoon with each formula to make dosages easy. Follow the dosage instructions provided on the label of your formula. Add the indicated number of level gram spoons into a mug, mix with warm or hot water and then drink. Herbs are usually taken 1/2 hour before eating or 2 hours after eating. If you experience any abdominal discomfort after drinking herbs you may take them with meals.
If you experience persistent abdominal discomfort or other side-effects after taking your herbs, please discontinue taking your herbs and contact us.

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