How does the holistic practitioner determine which protocols to use with each client?

If you speak with a practitioner about liver imbalances and the person immediately suggests a liver cleanse with high megadoses of supplements without asking you if you have any other medical conditions or if you are on any other herbs, supplements or medications, walk away. Such holistic practitioners take a cookie-cutter, one solution fits all approach that can be detrimental, especially to people who have delicate systems. A practitioner coming from a place of balance will take a full medical history, find out what herbs, supplements and medications you are on, explore what other symptoms you are experiencing, analyze your diet and exercise regimen and then suggest solutions. After all, you probably wouldn't feel comfortable if a western medical doctor heard you describe one symptom and without further information, suggested that you take a certain medication, right? Why would you accept that approach from a practitioner who uses natural remedies? (3) How much customization is ...  more