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Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine, botanical medicine, herbalism, and phytotherapy all refer to the use of plants for therapeutic benefit. Plant medicine as a whole can be seen in our agricultural practices with nutrition, as well as being recognized anthropologically through generations of cultural and historical knowledge. As long as humans have been on Earth, we have looked to plants for help in health and survival. In fact, many pharmaceutical drugs are derived or inspired by chemical compounds found in plants! (i.e: aspirin, opiates, digoxin, paclitaxel, etc)

As a holistic herbalist, I view herbs in terms of their actions and energetic effect on body tissues through pattern differentiation. Put simply, by determining if your body is expressing more hot/cold, dry/damp, or tense/relaxed  symptoms, I can choose specific plants with similar or opposing effects to correct and restore balance in the organ systems. My practice is greatly influenced by the works of Matthew Wood, Sajah Popham, Dr. Paul Kalnins, Dr. Anna Peterson, and Dr. Jill Stansbury.

Plant medicines are seldom used for one action! I love choosing herbs that connect many things in your symptom picture. There are wide-reaching benefits of herbal medicines that have allowed them to be so helpful throughout centuries in modulating disease, reducing inflammation and helping us better process stressors in our environment. Modern medicine is slowly recognizing the physiological effects of botanical medicines by researching into the specific constituents and mechanisms to identify exactly how these plants have a therapeutic effect on our cells, tissues, and organs. I often refer to this research for the most up to date insights into their effectiveness for certain conditions. This information adds to the existing rich traditional wisdom to give us even more depth into the diverse ways nature helps us heal.

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Herbal medicines are traditionally prepared as alcohol or glycerin extracts known as “tinctures” which I often combine to create personalized formulas. You can either take these formulas directly in the mouth or diluted in water. Herbal teas are another popular way to use plants medicinally, as well as, powdered, encapsulated and put into bottles for even more convenience.

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Alexis Nelson
Alexis Nelson
2023-11-01
Life changing! If you have thought you wanted to venture down this path do it! I’ve been working with Dr. Nicole for 2 years and it really has changed my life in how I feel, control I have over my body, and the feeling of doing what’s right for me and my health. 100% targeted at my needs. I’ve struggled with so many things from anxiety, hormones, immune, allergies, sleep, mood; everything you can think of and she has helped me find a solution for all of it. I’m so grateful I found her, completely changed my health and how I view healthcare. She is the nicest, most knowledgeable, prepared, solution oriented person I’ve ever met. Talks you through all the herbs or supplements you may need so you don’t feel overwhelmed or lost. She does it all! Easy to get a hold of if I have a question and answers every single one of them! So grateful! Best decision ever! Life changing!
Michele Sylvia
Michele Sylvia
2023-08-14
I could not recommend Dr. Shusterman more! I came to her after years of trying to communicate my health needs to other doctors who didn’t listen, threw band-aid meds at me, and sent me on my way as I continued to get worse. I’ve had astounding changes since working with Dr. Shusterman- from having thyroid nodules shrink, having less pain with my period, and improved anxiety. The hardest part was getting me on board with her recommendations and trusting her! I’d lost a lot of trust in doctors, so it took me a while to gain her trust and start fully using her recommendations. But once I did- Wow! She is incredibly knowledgable, caring, and takes the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. I’m so grateful I found her!
Kia Fanai
Kia Fanai
2023-01-31
Highly highly recommend! I’m a postpartum mommy and I felt awful after giving birth (Postpartum Depletion) mood issues as well (anxiety,depression symptoms) this is only my 2nd month working with her following her protocol and all my symptoms are lifting. I can’t praise her enough! She is the best choice for the health of you and your family. Especially postpartum mommies! XOXO
Corrine Hudson
Corrine Hudson
2022-06-23
Dr Nicole not only took her time to get to know my issues but she also believed me! (wow! how refreshing is that? as a woman, this has been a struggle to be heard and believed by other MDs) This is so important because the tincture and other homeopathic prescriptions and many more that she prescribed targeted and improved my conditions tremendously. It is also refreshing to visit a doctor who is actually excited to review test results with you in details and explain everything line-by-line. My sleep is better, my gut is better (I have lost weight that I have been trying to lose as a side effect) and my frozen shoulder is better! I highly recommend her!
Liliya lakmanchuk
Liliya lakmanchuk
2022-06-18
Dr Shusterman very thoughtful &professional . I have pleasant experience. Thank you
Najmeen
Najmeen
2022-06-17
My oh my, since our first visit Nicole has been a pleasure to partner with. Two of my favorite qualities about her thus far are that she listens so attentively and explains things SO well. Okay, a third is that she’s so sweet! I was a bit overwhelmed thinking that our conversations would “go over my head”, they don’t! We went over my micro nutrient test, line by line and she answered all of my questions. We’ve worked together for about 6 months but she’s stuck with me for life! I love the results I’m getting and am eager to continue healing!
Nicole Vaughan
Nicole Vaughan
2022-06-16
Nicole is knowledgeable, very friendly, and a great listener and adviser. I came to her with many issues that had bothered me for months and left immediately feeling better knowing the steps I needed to take to get back to 100%. The tinctures she made me right there in the office were immediately helpful, and all of the other homeopathic treatments and supplements I purchased through her have been helping me tremendously. I definitely plan to continue visiting Nicole for my health needs, and would strongly encourage others to try natural medicine with her as well. You will feel more in tune with your own body, and develop a better understanding of how to heal yourself.
Christina Fennell
Christina Fennell
2022-06-15
Dr. Shusterman is unlike any doctor I’ve visited. She is extremely caring, kind, and actually listens! I have been dismissed and told that the things I’m feeling is “normal” by other doctors, but Dr. Shusterman actually takes the time to listen and addresses every single symptom you are feeling to get to the root cause of it, and to help alleviate it. She helped me with weight loss, severe stomach pain, and weaning off of my antidepressants and anxiety medications because that’s what I asked for. It wasn’t easy, but she made customized blends of herbal oils that helped ease the uncomfortable journey of getting off of those medications. I greatly recommend her service and am grateful I found her to help me in my time of need.

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Disclaimer: The state of Texas does not currently license Naturopathic Doctors. Thus, Dr. Nicole Shusterman, ND maintains an active naturopathic medical license in the state of Kansas, and acts in Texas as a naturopathic wellness consultant, not as a physician. The recommendations Dr. Shusterman provides are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.

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