Evan Sarah Epstein

It’s very easy to become so wrapped up in all that life has to offer that we sometimes forget to stop and take stock of what’s actually going on. About six years ago I was dealing with a hormonal imbalance. I had a wonderful nurse practitioner at the time, who was willing to let me try to address the problem with Chinese medicine and acupuncture. It just felt like a better option – one that would try to get at the root of the problem instead of a Band Aid for the symptoms.

I was put on a very strict diet and herbal formula for four months – and it worked. It worked very well. My nurse practitioner was astonished and excited to tell other patients of my success. Since then, I have occasionally gone back to the diet and herbal formula for a month here and there when I start to feel off.

Lately however, I haven’t necessarily felt off. Actually, I’ve felt great. I feel healthy and energetic – which is why I think I was finally able to pay attention to some of the issues I’ve had for so long that I paid little attention to them. Sean has always called me a delicate flower – not because I’m demure, but because I tend to have a very sensitive digestive tract. I’ve also always had an issue with becoming lightheaded when I stand up.

My dear friend Katie is a Chinese herbalist and acupuncturist – and a damn fine one at that. After listening to my various and seemingly unrelated problems and examining various points on my body, she found the root cause: apparently, I have a very weak spleen. So now, in an attempt to enjoy take- out once more and to stand up without having to take a moment to steady myself, I am starting a new herbal regimen. I am hopeful and really excited. After just one week, I am already starting to notice a difference!

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