Frequently Asked Questions
1) How long does it take to treat a chronic disease with herbal medicines?
A: Though each individual is different, some generalities are true. The longer the problem has been persistent and the more severe, the longer it takes to regain (and then retrain) balance. For chronic infections like Lyme Disease and coinfections it often takes a year or longer.
2) How much does it cost to use herbs for medicine?
A: Acute diseases are treated quickly and require less medicine and consultation time. Chronic diseases usually require multiple medicines for longer periods of time.
What to expect from using herbs to treat chronic issues
3) Can I use herbal treatments in conjunction with conventional treatments like pharmaceuticals safely?
A: Herbs can be used effectively for disease with or without conventional treatments and pharmaceuticals. In fact, in a small proportion of cases using both types of treatment is the most effective course of action. The herbs we use and the way we use them do not cause interactions with pharmaceuticals.
4)What kind of time commitment is required for me to use herbal medicines to treat disease?
A: In general, more effort is required to take herbal medicines than conventional medicine. Plan on taking an hour a day for following a protocol.
