Boost and Strengthen your Immune System to fight the Coronavirus, the Cold, and the Flu!

This year, in addition to the Coronavirus, it is expected that there will be 1 billion colds and 95 million cases of influenza in the United States alone. While the Coronavirus has quickly become a global problem, one that is not yet fully understood and the development of a vaccine is not an option in the near future.

As with the cold and flu season misery, one thing is changing: where we are looking for relief.

The best way to protect yourself against all viruses is to adopt hygienic habits, but also to have a healthy immune system. However, this does not mean that you will not always come into contact with airborne virus particles. This is why your first line of defense against Coronavirus, colds, flu, or any other disease, is to strengthen and harmonize your immune system.

When it comes to increasing your chances of staying healthy during cold and flu season, and dealing with the Coronavirus today, acupuncture and oriental medicine have a lot to offer. Acupuncture and oriental medicine can help fight viruses by strengthening the immune system with only a few needles inserted at key points along the body’s energy pathways.

In oriental medicine, disease prevention begins with an emphasis on the protective layer around the outside of the body called Wei Qi or defensive energy. The Wei Qi involves acupuncture points known to strengthen the circulation of blood and energy to stimulate the defenses of your body.

Boost Your “Wei Qi” Immune System and Stay Healthy
“Treating an already developed disease is comparable to the behavior of people who start to dig a well after being thirsty, and those who start to throw weapons after having already fought. Late?” – Huangdi Neijing

Seasonal changes affect the environment of the body. With the wind, rain and snow come colds, flu viruses and the pains that accompany them.
If you catch a cold easily, have low energy, and need to recover long after an illness, your Wei Qi may be deficient. Through the process of assessing subtle physical signs as well as a person’s emotional condition, acupuncture and oriental medicine practitioners can detect health problems in the early stages, before a person becomes seriously ill.

Once the nature of the imbalance has been determined, a personalized program can be created for you. Your treatment may include acupuncture, herbal medicine and Tui Na, as well as food, exercise, and lifestyle recommendations.

Schedule a seasonal tune-up:
Acupuncture and oriental medicine can help prevent many viral diseases by strengthening the immune system with only a few needles inserted at key points along the body’s energy pathways. These points are known to strengthen the circulation of blood and energy and to consolidate the outer defense layers of the skin and muscle (Wei Qi), so that germs and viruses cannot enter them.

Wash one’s hands:
Good lifestyle habits and hygiene are also proven to reduce your risk of getting sick. Studies have shown that one of the main reasons we get colds and flu in cold weather is that we are inside and close to others. Protect yourself from germs by washing your hands regularly and remembering not to touch your face.

The sleep:
Nei Ching, an ancient Chinese classic, advised people to go to bed early, rest well and get up late after the sun’s rays had warmed the atmosphere a bit. This preserves your own “Yang Qi” for the task of warming the body. Even when busy, workers can improve their health by sleeping on weekends.

Reduce Stress
Find a relief valve for your stress. According to oriental medicine, stress, frustration and unresolved anger can play an important role in the weakening of the immune system and allow pathogens to affect the body.

Find a way to relax and release stress on a daily basis. Such methods can include yoga, meditation and exercise. Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating stress, anxiety and depression.

Seasonal acupuncture treatments also serve to tone the internal systems of the organs and can correct minor troubles before they become serious problems. Call today to see how acupuncture and oriental medicine can help you stay healthy