This depends on your illness. As a general rule, the longer you have had the condition, the longer it will take to eliminate it. I will be able to tell you at your first appointment how long it should take for you to see results. The training time may vary, however to be certified you must pass a national exam. I was in a four year training program and I continue my studies with various conferences and independent study.
Side effects are a sign that a medicinal has caused an imbalance in a tissue, organ, or function.
Such side effects contradict Chinese medicine's holistic view.