Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dates from 4000-5000 years ago. The oldest know text dates from 400 BC. The practice has developed and evolved over the ensuing years, as practitioners gained more complete knowledge of the body. The underlying concept in TCM (and in Chinese philosophy) is balance. There are many different systems comprising the body (and the world) and these systems must be balanced in order for the entire body to function correctly. Additionally, all systems are connected; an affect on one part of the body will affect the entire body. As part of TCM, Traditional Chinese Herbal Formulas are combinations of herbs that are intended to restore balance to the body. Many of the formulas are thousands of years old, although some are of modern formulation.
Dr. Lee uses TCM diagnosis to determine which herbal formula will be most beneficial for her patients. This is the same method she uses to prescribe acupuncture points for her acupuncture patients. The herbal formulas we carry are organically grown and meet regulations to ensure they are pure and free of contaminants such as heavy metals.