Being a Good Herbal Client
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Today I want to begin to talk about what I appreciate in an herbal client.
One thing I appreciate is when herbal clients don’t wait too long before contacting me. Many people use herbs as a last resort, after modern medicine has tried its best to give them back their health but wasn’t successful.
I understand feelings of desperation (been there), but the herbs can only do so much after your body has been subjected to chemotherapy/radiation/strong drugs, etc. In my practice, I never turn anyone away, even if they are close to death after treatments. I believe that only God knows when our time is, and herbs and supplements that Nature supplies will improve our quality of life for as long as we’re on Earth.
That said, if a person finds she had health issues, the sooner she should start getting good nutrition through herbs/supplements. For example, if someone comes to me right after a diagnosis of cancer, I suggest taking herbs and vitamins before starting any treatments and to continue taking herbs during the treatments and for months, if not years afterwards. Of course, I also tell clients that it is illegal for me to come between them and their physician, and that I am only giving advice. Clients are free to listen or not listen.
I never recommend that clients do herbs instead of treatment; rather, I recommend doing both. I give herbs before treatment, to build the body’s systems and prepare them for fight ahead. During the treatment, the herbal program would be more to help the body survive the treatments, rather than fight the illness itself. After the treatments are over, a different herbal program would help them build back their health and try to deal with the issue that caused the cancer/illness to develop in the first place.
Many physicians are wary of herbs now, so I caution new clients about this. For my clients who are religious, I suggest that perhaps they pray about using herbs and supplements, because they might have to go against their doctor’s wishes as is their right as individuals. Many choose not to do herbs until after all the treatments are over and I accept that without question.
I strongly feel that people are in charge of their own health and can make those decisions for themselves.
Wendy
