Today we receive mixed signals from doctors
about how to treat common colds and flus. The fear of widespread antibiotic
resistance has many people avoiding the doctor altogether when they get sick.
Left with over the counter medicines to treat symptoms so that we may continue
working or school, it often can take up to two weeks for a cold to resolve. If
you've already happened to catch that cold, Chinese acupuncture and herbal
medicine can help with the chills, sniffles, sore throat or fever in a safe,
non-toxic way that doesn't bombard your body with harmful antibiotics.
Prevention
We all know that exercise, fresh air, and
whole foods are key factors in supporting our immune system, but did you know
that traditional Chinese medicine can also be a tool in the fight against colds
and flus? Chinese acupuncture and herbs is an inexpensive and effective way to
prevent colds and flu from happening altogether or to prevent them from
becoming full-blown infections. Acupuncture is effective in boosting the immune
system. Chinese herbal medicine is used to supplement the immune system between
treatments so that, on a daily basis, your body is being fortified against
infection. When people around you are getting sick, while you are receiving
acupuncture treatments your body is better able to fight off illnesses and
remain healthy.
Treatment
If you do happen to catch a cold or the flu, Chinese acupuncture
and herbs can help lessen the severity and speed the recovery time of illness.
If you visit your acupuncturist at the first signs of a cold or flu, such as
sore throat, earache, fatigue or body aches, you can receive treatment and
herbal medicine that will help to relieve symptoms and repair your immunity so
that your body can fight off the infection. Chinese acupuncture treatments and
herbal formulas are tailored to each person’s individual symptoms no matter how
severe, while at the same time they prevent the illness from going deeper into
the body.
Cold & Flu
