Flu and Common Cold – Acupuncture can prevent and treat

Western medicine views acupuncture as a form of therapy that releases hormones into the bloodstream, sending signals to the nervous system. Hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin, have a positive effect on the body by reducing pain, balancing emotions, strengthening the immune system and regulating organ systems.

Studies have shown that patients receiving acupuncture have elevated immune-enhancing hormones and blood counts for up to three days after treatment. If you begin to feel the symptoms of the cold or flu coming on, it is important to visit your acupuncturist right away to get the most benefit from your treatment.

Acupuncture can:

• Prevent colds and flu by boosting the immune system
• Help you get over the cold or flu faster if you already have it
• Reduce chills, fever and body aches
• Relieve sore throat and congestion

You can also make this simple soup which is an ancient Chinese remedy that is used when someone is experiencing a fever with cold symptoms. Cook this broth as soon you feel a fever coming on, wit symptoms of chills and a runny nose:

Green Onion, Garlic and Ginger Soup

• 2 green onions (use only the white part) cut into several pieces
• 1 piece of ginger the size of a thumb, cut into slices
• 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, cut into slices
• 1 to 2 teaspoons of brown sugar or honey

Put the top three ingredients into a pot and add about 2¼ cups of water. Boil it for 10 minutes and then add the brown sugar or honey. Drink the soup while it is warm or hot. After drinking the soup, curl up into a warm blanket and rest. After a few minutes, you may begin to sweat while your fever and cold symptoms dissipate.

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At the first sign of illness, or better yet as a preventative treatment, schedule an appointment for an immune boosting session!