Health Interview

Why is a Health Interview important?  Unlike medications, which work primarily by suppressing symptoms, herbals work by restoring the natural state of the tissues. During a consultation we will look at the condition of your body as a whole to find the root cause of your issue. For instance, you may have trouble sleeping. I can give you a sleep aid but wouldn’t it be better to find out if it’s a gastrointestinal issue, or an adrenal issue, and then treat that?

Additionally, it’s important to get the right herb. Using a hot herb on an inflamed condition can make the situation worse. Using a herb to help clear sticky phlegm might not work if the problem is narrowed airways.

A Health Interview also minimizes allergy risks and medication interactions. 

What happens during a Health Interview? While focusing on your specific issue, we explore your health as a whole – physical, mental, and emotional. I like you to take the lead and describe your situation; it’s important for me to hear your thoughts about the problem that brings you here.  Eventually I’ll ask some questions to fill in any gaps, and then if you have any labwork or diagnostic imaging, I will review that. It’s also helpful to have a recent set of vital signs. Altogether this takes roughly an hour.