It depends on the reason you are seeking treatment. It is uncommon to take any herbal formula beyond its effectiveness. As your condition improves and your symptom pattern changes, an adjustment in treatment is standard practice.

Some clients request herbs for symptomatic use, for example, to help with allergies, or formulas for pain management.

Treatment for conditions related to hormone optimization usually take at least 3 months or longer, depending upon how far from balance you begin treatment.

Other situations, like improved vitality, allow herbal formulas to be taken long term.

Our default prescriptions are dispensed as encapsulated powder from a complex formula that has been prepared and dehydrated.

Capsules are made of gelatin

Yes. Please inform us if you have any specific dietary needs so we can accommodate your choices.

Herbs can be delivered in pure powder form without the capsule. However, the powder will need to be stirred into water to take in the form of tea.

Please be aware, the powder will not completely dissolve.

We only source herbs from suppliers who test for impurities and effectiveness, and who prioritize safety of endangered species.

Also, we partner with herb suppliers who recognize safety is the highest priority and who will only sell to qualified providers.

Partnering with an herbal expert offers peace-of-mind regarding herb-drug interactions. You can still take herbs with medication after proper assessment.

We encourage all clients to be open with everyone on your healthcare team and inform them accordingly.

It is never okay to discontinue medication prescribed by a physician without the prescribing physician monitoring your situation.

Nothing! However, we find that herb preparations in retailers and grocery stores do not have a therapeutic dose of active ingredients. This is likely to ensure safe use, but they are also less effective as a result.

Purchasing clinical-grade supplements saves time and money in the long run. Especially when taken in partnership with a healthcare professional.

We may be able to offer some guidance in this area. Please be sure to ask during your session.

This practice is not recommended. Many quality herb companies have reported fraudulent products being sold via online retailers like Amazon.

You don’t have to get herbs from Healthcare Harmonics, but be sure whatever you choose to purchase, the supplier is reputable.

Herbs are very safe when taken in cooperation with a board-certified healthcare provider trained in herbalism.

Most physicians are unfamiliar with the safety of herbs and broadly recommend against their use out of an abundance of caution.

There are a few times this is warranted, such as during fertility protocols, or during drug administration that affects hormones.

I am happy to speak with your physician to coordinate your care.