Chinese Herbal Medicine utilizes theories that have been published and
experimented with for over the past 5,000 years, and it integrates the
use of more than 50,000 unique varieties of herbs. These herbs may be
used together in special formulas for therapeutic effects. These
formulas are combinations of raw herbs, teas, extract powders, pills,
capsules, tinctures, pastes, washes, topical powders or ointments, and
other forms. They may be integrated into the daily diet to make
delicious herbal porridges, soups, stir-fries, beverages, and deserts.
Chinese herbs have been used in the imperial palace for thousands of
years to make the wives and concubines of emperors look young and
attractive, and many formulas were recorded in the books collected by
the imperial library. Some main chemicals in herbs have been shown in
modern research to have anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer
properties. They have also been demonstrated to improve blood
circulation and enhance cardiovascular functions in animal studies.
Herbs contain a wide variety of essential oils, that when used
topically, invigorate the local blood circulation, stimulate the
regeneration of collagen underneath the skin surface, increase the
dermal contraction, enhance the muscle tone, tighten the skin pores,
and facilitate the damage repair and toxin removal processes. Many
herbal formulas are also specially designed to reduce the pigmentation
of the skin.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine has a very sophisticated and elaborate formula
system, and there are thousands of books that have been written over
the past 5000 years, those of which record many classic formulas aimed
at treating a variety of conditions, some of which are equivalent to
modern diseases like diabetes, cancer, and auto-immune disorders.
Chinese Herbal Medicine harmonizes the whole body rather than merely
focusing on just one part, and this is carried out by using herbs
synergistically. Unlike over-the-counter dietary supplements, Chinese
Herbal Medicine remedies are prepared and balanced so that the harsh
properties some herbs may possess are harmonized, the toxicity is
neutralized, and the therapeutic effects are greatly enhanced. Apart
from manufactured herbal formulas, the customized herbal formulas are
specific to each individual patient. This is the art and science that
distinguishes Chinese Herbal Medicine from other herbal therapies.
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Although manufactured Chinese Herbal Medicine formulas are based on
knowledge from over the past 5000 years, they are generalized and
not unique to the individual. Since each individual person presents
him or herself with distinguishing combinations of characteristics
and ailments, the herbal formulas at HolliBalance are customized to
maximize therapeutic benefits. We use many powerful,
difficult-to-obtain ingredients that are not found in manufactured
formulas.
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Our customized formulas are prepared with great care and are in
accordance with classic procedures because many herbs require either
extensive precooking and mixing or very timely cooking in order to
prevent denaturing of active ingredients. Customized herbal liquid
extracts are based on this meticulous preparation. We are among very
few places in the US that offer this type of service to ensure the
optimized potency.
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Very few Chinese Herbal clinics offer to make the herbal tea for
you. Many people could not achieve the full therapeutic effects of
most authentic format of Chinese Herbal Medicine because they have
to cook their formulas from the raw herbs by themselves. They
couldn't follow all the complicated procedures correctly. Some
of them are also not used to having the peculiar odor in their
kitchen/house while cooking the formulas. You don't need to
worry about these when you take herbal formulas from HolliBalance.
You will get your bottled personal formula and all you need to do is
to keep it refrigerated and take it according to the direction given
to you with the particular formula.
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It is very popular for many Chinese Medicine clinics to offer
concentrated herbal extract powder instead of the most traditional
format of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Although concentrated herbal
extract powder may also be customized, there are a lot of
limitations as not all the precious or hard-to-find ingredients are
available in this format. The potency of concentrated herbal extract
powder is also much lower than the liquid format as the process of
making the extract powder in the factories reduces the therapeutic
effects of some herbs and each herbal extract powder is manufactured
separately instead of being cooked together in a customized formula.
The interaction of cooking the ingredients in a formula together is
missing in customized formulas from herbal extract powder. The
practitioner in the clinic mixes the single herbal powder from the
factory without any special processing. In addition, there is much
less dosage control in the powder format than the liquid form.
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Some of our herbal formulas are passed down within families
practicing for generations, including those who practiced in the
Imperial Palace. The ingredients in our formulas are very special
and rare, and we spend considerable time seeking out and obtaining
them because we know they offer maximum benefits.
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Vitamin pills are typically limited in the scope of nutrients that
they provide, and of the nutrients that they do contain, they are
generally compacted in high concentrations. High concentrations of
vitamins and minerals in the diet may shift the body out of sync and
upset its balances. Chinese Herbal Medicine formulas at HolliBalance
greatly enhance health not only because they contain special,
synergistic combinations of unique ingredients, but also because
these ingredients are used at subtler, customized concentrations.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine not only treats severe illnesses but is also
beneficial for infertility, skin problems, and mental health
disorders. Chinese Herbal Medicine may benefit people with health
concerns, as well as those who consider themselves perfectly healthy.
Most people do not realize that they are not at their optimal health,
and common stress-induced symptoms and signs of aging are imbalances
that may be improved over time; furthermore, Chinese Herbal Medicine
may be used to drastically ameliorate ones direction of health and
aging. This therapy offers nutritional and dietary recommendations
that are also customized to the individual.
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- allergies
- anxiety
- colitis
- eczema
- eye disorders
- hypertension
- diabetes
- infertility
- impotence
- sciatica
- weight gain
- hemorrhoids
- canker sores
- loss of voice
- TMJ
- fibromyalgia
- tobacco dependence
- skin disorders
- gall bladder stones
- hyper/hypo-thyroidism
- high cholesterol
- susceptibility to colds
- recurrent UTI
- painful urination
- excessive tearing
- prostate hypertrophy
- chronic fatigue
- pregnancy reactions
- abdominal masses
- postpartum recovery
- post chemotherapy recovery
- joint, muscle, and tendon problems
- irritable bowel syndrome
- Pre-stroke prevention and post-stroke rehabilitation
- asthma
- back pain
- coughing
- low energy
- nausea
- migraine
- depression
- menopause
- fibroids
- diarrhea
- constipation
- edema
- addiction
- acid reflux
- incontinence
- colds & flu
- menstrual problems
- sleeping disorders
- kidney stones
- sinus infection
- stomach pain
- bleeding disorders
- frequent urination
- urinary retention
- recurrent sore throat
- multiple sclerosis
- attention deficit
- post surgery recovery
- recurrent gingivitis
- trigeminal neuralgia
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