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Kampo is a Traditional-style Medicine developed and practiced in Japan. Whereas the traditional practice is to check your tongue and pulse, palpating your abdomen to assess your body’s constitution in addition to checking the tongue and pulse and then assessing your symptoms, is the diagnostic practice of Kampo.  Through palpating your abdomen for constitution, Dr. Wesley can arrive at a better understanding of what she already suspects as a diagnosis. It has combined eastern and western forms of medicine. In Japan, Kampo is practiced by Physicians. Whereas in the United States, it is practiced by acupuncturists and other alternative healthcare professionals.

Kampo focuses on the study and use of herbs. Herbs are prescribed through your body’s response to palpating the abdomen, as well as, assessing the symptoms. Herbal formulas are designed to target and treat your overall conditions. The herbs come in a granulated form and are commonly drank as a tea. Herbs can substitute for and/or augment the effect of prescription medications, without the undue side effects and prohibitive costs. These formulas have been proven safe and effective for hundreds of years. Herbs can be used to increase absorption of vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Adding herbs will produce faster results than just improving diet and using physical medicine techniques like acupuncture, massage, or physical therapy. Herbs can treat you if you cannot get regular acupuncture or if you need daily therapy. Chronic illnesses respond well to these preparations.