I generally start with lifestyle, nutrition and sometimes supplements for things the body understands and recognizes such as CoQ10 or phosphatidylcholine. When extra support is needed, I turn to my training in powerful and effective yet gentle botanicals backed by research. Herbal medicine has an overall lower side effect profile compared to pharmacological medicines.

Yet there are risks associated with the use of herbs, which is why it is important to rely on a doctor with advanced training and not just someone who took one course in the field. It is essential to know about safe and effective doses, potential interactions with other medicines, and the best form and route that the target organ will actually absorb. Using only products from high-quality brands that run third-party testing is also paramount in choosing herbal medicines.