Chinese Medicine and Immunity

Immunity: Preparing for the Season of Viruses

Immunity: Preparing for the Season of Viruses

As summer ends, despite smoldering temperatures throughout different regions, the season of cold, flu, and viruses officially kicks off. With children returning to school and adults back in the office after vacations and travels, the risk of contracting viral infections increases. Fortifying our immune system and adopting preventive measures is essential. Drawing on and integrating the wisdom of both Eastern and Western medicines, we can develop a holistic approach to enhance our immunity and prepare for the challenges of the upcoming season of viruses. 

 Here are five tips that I practice that will help increase your protection against contracting viruses. . .

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Covid-19 and Chinese Medicine

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Covid-19 and Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine, including herbs, acupuncture and Qigong were all used extensively in the treatment of the Corona virus in Wuhan, China. When combination treatments (allopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine) were used for patients with mild symptoms, a significantly lower incidence of those patients became seriously ill and those that did had better outcomes.

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Immunity VII - Immunity support kitchen spices

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Immunity VII - Immunity support kitchen spices

by Peter Francis Cunneen, MATCM


Just as many common kitchen spices are dense in flavor, they also contain a rich supply of anti-oxidants and phytonutrients that can give a boost to your immunity while they augment the tastiness of your plate.

Immunity IV – Self-massage

Immunity IV – Self-massage

You can use the four pairs of acu-points below to regulate your lungs and immunity, help fight off and recover from the effects of respiratory infections. Select the points that suit your condition and apply the massage once or several times a day depending on the severity of your symptoms.

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Immunity III - Managing Infection

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Immunity III - Managing Infection

Managing an active infection
See our other blogs in this series for strengthening your immunity to prevent infection. Contact your public health Covid-19 hotline if you have symptoms and suspect an attack.

The advice below can be used additionally to medical treatment for managing your infection - lessoning its severity and duration. But, if you can take corrective action at the very first sign of an infection you have an opportunity to not let it ever become established. This might mean: