For Providers

Clinicians reach out because they—or their patients—are interested in exploring acupuncture, herbal medicine, or other integrative therapies.

Understandably, one of the most common concerns involves how these treatments may interact with existing pharmacologic regimens. Questions around herb-drug compatibility, potential contraindications, and clinical safety are essential to providing responsible, effective patient care.

In clinical practice, clear communication around prescription medications and pharmacology and how it relates to herbal and integrative therapies is essential. When considering any herbal intervention, potential interactions are thoroughly assessed and documented prior to formulation. As patients progress on their course of treatment, formulations are modified as needed, and lab values monitored as needed in regular intervals.

Patient safety, comfort, and positive clinical outcomes are top priority. Dialogue with prescribing providers ensure a coordinated and informed approach.

Regarding Research

Review of existing research may not speak directly to your specialty or the nuances of your patients’ diagnoses.

A frequent inquiry from providers is “Why are certain clinical applications or outcomes not yet reflected published research”?

RCT’s and the majority of clinical trials are predicated on standardization and repeatability. Acupuncture point and herbal medicine prescriptions are dynamic and highly individualized modalities modified from treatment to treatment based on the individual’s presentation, constitution, and response over time. Where clinical research methods largely exclude variability and confounding factors, Acupuncture physicians consider them vital to accurate diagnostics and treatment plans.

Patient safety is absolute. Patient comfort and positive outcomes are the prime directive in discussing Acupuncture, herbal medicine, or clinical hypnotherapy for patients in your care.

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