Herbs and tips to strengthen immunity
Many of you have heard me say that acupuncture and Chinese medicine excel at strengthening the immune system and lessening the severity of cold or flu symptoms should you get sick.
Besides receiving acupuncture, here are some herbal formulas that are helpful to have in your medicine cabinet at this time of year. I still have some in stock and will place another order soon, so let me know if you're interested.
Herbal Formulas for the cold and flu season
Preventative formulas:
Jade Windscreen ASR - a combination of a classic herbal formula with powerful immune boosting Astragalus, Shiitake and Reishi mushrooms. It is especially helpful for those who are frequently ill during the winter months.
Modified Astragalus & Ginseng - this immune supportive formula is specially designed for people who struggle with seasonal allergies. It will boost immunity and when taken 6-8 weeks before the onset of the allergy seasons, it will lessen the severity of symptoms.
Astra C - this classic Chinese formula with added vitamin C and zinc citrate protects the body against illness and can be taken long-term by those who have frequent colds or flu, asthma or allergic rhinitis.
For the first sign of symptoms and while you are sick:
Yin Qiao Echinacea Plus - this combination of a classic Chinese formula with this well-known western herb is to be taken at the first sign of any cold or flu symptoms to expel the pathogen before it can settle into the system.
ColdQuell - helps clear any external pathogens and treats heat, phlegm and dampness to prevent colds and flus or lessen the severity of symptoms.
Links to self-help tips and resources for the cold and flu season
I have written about immunity and self-help tips to keep you healthy many times over the past years and have compiled a partial list of links to articles with resources for you:
What in the world is Wei Qi? - On immunity from a Chinese medicine perspective
Seven ways to supercharge your immunity - How different organ systems contribute to our immunity plus some self-help strategies to protect your health
Boosting immunity with food - on how to make my favorite immune-boosting lemon-ginger tea, and immune boosting foods and recipes. (I'm sorry the last link in that email doesn't work; click the next heading for access to that content.)
How to stay healthy this fall - These ideas are just as appropriate now as they were during fall, and in this article I introduce an acupressure point that you can massage to help boost immunity
Let me know soon if you'd like any of the above herbal formulas. And if your immunity is feeling vulnerable and you need support, let's schedule some acupuncture to keep you healthy and strong.
