Duration of Pathology and Prognosis
For every year you've had a problem, expect it to take one month to correct the imbalance or pathology.
That's the rule of thumb that we use when arriving at a prognosis. What follows on this page are items that we take into consideration when modifying the prognosis.
This of course, is not a law. It is a rule, a place to begin. What follows on this page are reasons to either lengthen the time necessary to successfully treat your condition, or reasons to shorten the anticipated period of treatment.
I've had my problem for 1 to 6 months
This could be done with one month's worth of herbs, depending on the complexity and other factors.
I've had my problem for 6 to 12 months
This could be done with one month's worth of herbs, depending on the complexity and other factors.
I've had my problem for 1 to 5 years
One to five months of therapy is indicated here.
I've had my problem for 5+ years
This may take a while, but where conventional biomedicine is really good at preventing you from dying, Chinese medicine is really good at helping you live. Give it time and enjoy your life.
