If you think that catching a cold or the flu is an unavoidable part of fall and winter I have great news for you, because it doesn’t have to be. No matter how weak your body is now, or how easy it is for you to get sick, Chinese medicine can help you defeat all of the viruses waiting for you this flu season.
Staying healthy is really about learning how to take better care of your body so it can resist any viruses that come your way. Chinese medicine has many effective tools that you can use to keep you free from colds all year long. They have worked for thousands of years for millions of people, and they can work for you, too.
You may have heard the saying that ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’ That is very true for viruses. The fact is that you will come into contact with many viruses everyday, the secret is to strengthen your body so it can easily defeat anything that comes it’s way. One of the easiest, and most important things is to eat well, and get enough rest. It’s also very important to dress for the weather, so if it’s cold out, grab your most fashionable and warm coat, hat and scarf and bundle up! That way your body will not have use it’s energy keeping your body warm, so it can focus more on keeping you from catching any colds that you run into.
If you do start to feel sick, that can be a very important time. If you catch it early enough you might be able to kick it out of your body before it takes hold! First of all, head home. Don’t try to work through it, let your body use all of it’s energy to defeat this bug! Secondly, remember Chicken soup really does play an important part helping your body resist a cold. Chinese medicine also advises you to rest. If you have more hot symptoms – you feel more feverish, have a sore throat, drink mint tea. If you are more chilled and cold with more body aches slice fresh ginger and make tea.
If you see an acupuncturist, go to get a treatment. Acupuncture can help you body to resist that cold, and you’ll feel much better. Your acupuncturist may suggest chinese herbs to help your body as well.
Would you be surprised to learn that acupuncture is a relatively painless and relaxing experience? Most people are! For most people it provides a relaxing time when they often fall asleep, or feel like they have been meditating.
Acupuncture has been used effectively for thousands of years and it has helped millions of people just like you! If you are searching for something to help support you in your attempt to get healthier and stronger, I encourage you to take action and give Chinese medicine a try!
Learn more aboutRed Cricket Acupuncture. Stop by Joi Thomas, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.’s site where you can find out all about Minneapolis Acupuncture and what it can do for you.