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Nutrition & Functional Medicine

 

Despite the advances in modern medicine today, pills and therapy do not always work the way they are expected to. In some cases, an illness (whether mental or physical) requires a more advanced technique. In a case like this, acupuncture and nutrition counseling may be something worth looking into.

Acupuncture commonly involves the insertion of very slender needles into the patient’s skin at specific points on the body, supposedly triggering pain relief spots in the body. The needles are inserted to various depths, but the pain is rarely intolerable. Acupuncture is commonly used as a strong pain reliever and alleviation from nausea, which is most often caused by chemotherapy.

Acupuncture is thought to help so many health-related mental and physical injuries and problems not limited to abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea, hyperacidity, and indigestion. If not a physical issue, acupuncture is also thought to be successful in treating emotional instability including anxiety, depression, and insomnia. If medications prescribed by your physician aren’t working in the way they are supposed to, a natural route like acupuncture might be the ideal thing to look into.

 

Chinese Herbal Medicine in Fort Lauderdale

Aside from hands-on work like acupuncture, another safe and reliable natural suggestion is Chinese herbal medicine. Chinese herbal medicine is a method of natural restoration and well-being that has been used by billions of people for numerous health conditions. This practice has been used and proved successful for hundreds and even thousands of years. It is a very effective health care practice by itself, or it can be used in combination with acupuncture to assist the body’s natural healing process double time.

Herbal remedies are based on a Chinese medical diagnosis that is meant to treat the root of the problem, and not just the symptoms. Chinese medicine uses herbs for not only preventative treatments, but also for curing sickness. Each Chinese herb formula is intended and used to balance and encourage the body’s own natural healing ability. Instead of pumping your system of pills and medications, try Chinese herbal medicine to see if it’s effective for you. A human body is a powerful thing, and when it’s supported by natural remedies to promote self-healing, the outcome is usually better than expected.

 

Nutritionist in Fort Lauderdale

It’s common for people to look past what they’re putting in their body, and it’s rarely ever questioned. It might surprise you to know that nutrition can play a huge role when it comes to how you are feeling both mentally and physically. When used correctly, proper nutrition can have an amazing effect on your body and soul. When used incorrectly, however, food can act like a poison. If you struggle with proper nutrition and eating healthy, you may want to look into what’s called “functional medicine.” This is a science-supported field of health care that encourages prevention of diseases and infections. Much like Chinese herbal treatments, functional medicine is thought to cure the underlying causes of negative health instead of just covering up and hiding symptoms. Functional medicine focuses on using nutritional food to put in your own body, encouraging health and wellness without medications to aid your system.

Functional Medicine aids in averting disease by reestablishing the body’s function. Functional medicine can be used effectively to treat many conditions including but not limited to fatigue, digestive dysfunction, thyroid imbalances, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, high cholesterol, autoimmune disorders, and even women’s reproductive and hormone imbalances. Physical treatments are not the only thing that functional medicine aids, as depression, anxiety, and other mental-health struggles can be fixed with proper nutrition.

 

Vibrant Health Center in Fort Lauderdale

If you’re looking for acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, or even nutrition counseling in the in Fort Lauderdale area, the Vibrant Health Center offers comprehensive natural medical remedies to suit your personal needs and desires. Dr. Ashley Herrin has been practicing natural health remedies for years, and she’s ready and willing to help you become your better self. When it comes to Chinese herbal medicine, we offer a comprehensive pharmacy stocked with herbal medicine that is safe, natural, and extremely effective. There are never any negative side effects when taking these remedies, as we guarantee you’ll feel ten times better than you did when you walked into our office. In addition to our herbs being safe and natural, the herbs are also organic and extremely safe for consumption. Vibrant Health Center also offers an entire stock of natural pediatric herbal remedies used for treating illnesses such as asthma, croup, ADD and ADHD, bed-wetting, chronic coughs, and so much more.

At the Vibrant Health Center, we modify your individual nutrition plan and supplement plan to work with several dietary practices. Some of these plans offered are kosher, raw food, and of course vegan and vegetarian plans. In addition to nutrition, functional medicine also integrates herbs and natural supplements, detoxification, personalized exercise programs, and even stress-management methods.

At the Vibrant Health Center, we also help you in identifying that our relationship with food has can be impacted by how we are dealing with stress and conveying our emotions. Many people turn to food for instant satisfaction and relief. In cases like this, most people are unaware that there may be a hidden imbalance that is taking place in the mind. Our goal at the Vibrant Health Center in Fort Lauderdale is to help you progress on every level so you can make lasting changes that are good for both your body and your mind.

 

About Dr. Ashley Herrin

Dr. Herrin is licensed and certified by the State of Florida and is nationally qualified by the National Certification and Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Dr. Herrin is also a Toyohari Meridian Therapy practitioner, and she has assisted many patients with countless negative health conditions not limited to chronic pain, digestive conditions, allergies, mental health, and even infertility in women.

If you are tired of feeling sick and lethargic, we encourage you to try natural, homeopathic remedies. Vibrant Health Center also offers services in treatment plans including neck pain, back pain, and sciatica. If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, give us a call today to set up an appointment to talk with one of our trained and skilled professionals.