Consultations Most people don't consider their diet and life style as important parts of their overall health care. But with proper understanding, food and exercise are valuable medicine, as ancient physicians observed some 2,000 years ago. We eat between 2 and 4 pounds of food every day. This is a significant amount of material passing through our bodies and the influence of this material on the physiology is important to consider. The same can be said for our thoughts, emotions and daily routine. Every day, we have an opportunity to choose influences that are life supporting and can improve the quality of our lives. In addition to acupuncture and shiatsu, I offer consultations based on Ayurveda, the ancient medicine of India. Ayurvedic medicine and Ayurvedic diets have been used for thousands of years to correct imbalances, eliminate toxins and restore normal functioning of the organs. These consultations are individually tailored to each person's unique body type and constitutional imbalances. They include a written diet, along with specific recommendations for herbs, supplements, exercise and lifestyle, in order to address each person's constitutional imbalances. At the end of the first month, the program is assessed and modified as needed. For those living outside of Portland, consultations are available over the phone. Consultations cost $65 and run about 45 minutes to one hour. |
