As modern medical standardization continues, the field of traditional Chinese medicine has the advantage of comprehensive personalization. For rare or complex cases, deeper consideration of constitution is invaluable. Proper constitutional assessment, especially with first-time clients, can guide desirable and predictable outcomes. This leads to a higher rate of return, and greater trust between you and your patient.
David Seaman, DC, MS, DABCN
Dr. David Seaman is the author of Clinical Nutrition for Pain, Inflammation and Tissue Healing and his latest book, The DeFlame Diet. For more information including an extended biography, a printable version of this article and a link to previous articles, please visit his columnist page.