Before we know it, it will be winter here in Jacksonville. It's hard to believe when the temps are still in the 90's!
Are you someone who seems to get every bug that makes it's way around the city when the cold weather comes?
Here are a few tips to boost your immune system:
Are you someone who seems to get every bug that makes it's way around the city when the cold weather comes?
Here are a few tips to boost your immune system:
- Limit or completely avoid intake of refined sugar. Sugar hugely inhibits the immune system.
- Exercise regularly.
- Receive weekly acupuncture treatments for 6-8 weeks before cold and flu season. Specific acupuncture points can boost the immune function.
- Find ways to manage stress. Stress inhibits immune function.
- Make sure you are getting proper sleep. Ask me how if you are having trouble.
- Ask about herbal medicine for an immune boost. Certain herbs given before cold season can prevent colds.
- Take the zinc challenge test in our office. A simple in-office test can screen for zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiency is widespread and is a common factor in a deficient immune system.
- For goodness sake, wash your hands!
- Eat regular, warm, home-cooked meals. In Chinese medicine, the digestive tract and diet is closely related to the function of the respiratory system. Lung problems like colds and flus and a weakened defensive system can stem from improper digestive function.
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