How to boost your immune system and prevent flu
Autumn is almost here, which means beautiful foliage, pumpkin picking, and delicious Thanksgiving dinners are just around the corner. Unfortunately, it also means flu season is about to start. Dr. Chen’s Acupuncture P.C. is here to help you boost your immune system with acupuncture and a few healthy tips.
7 Easy Ways to Boost your Immune System for Flu Season:
Use the tips above to help beat flu season, and don’t forget to receive acupuncture for health maintenance and wellbeing. Welcome to autumn!
Disclaimer: All Content provided on or through the site is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, care, diagnosis or treatment, and is not designed to promote or endorse any medical practice, program or agenda. Please speak with your doctor before making any changes to your lifestyle.
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7 Easy Ways to Boost your Immune System for Flu Season:
- Get enough sleep. Sleep is the best time for your body to heal and regenerate itself, and you should get 7-9 hours of it to make sure your body is ready to fight pathogens. If you are suffering from insomnia, acupuncture can help bring your body into balance and restore regular sleeping patterns.
- Go for a walk. Keeping active can contribute to general good health and therefore to a healthy immune system. It may also help by promoting good circulation, which allows the cells and substances of the immune system to move through the body freely and do their job efficiently.
- Reduce your stress levels. There are hundreds of studies with evidence that show stress negatively impacts health and reduces your body’s ability to fight infection. Go for a midday walk during lunch to help unwind a bit, you achieve #2 at the same time! Acupuncture can also help reduce stress by boosting your body’s natural painkillers, such as endorphins and dynorphins.
- Cook with garlic. This herb has microbial properties that can help fight off certain bacteria and viruses.
- Eat a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup. Grandma was right, not only is chicken soup delicious, but studies show that it can boost the immune system and may help you get well faster.
- Limit alcoholic drinks. Brown University released a study that shows alcohol can suppress the immune system. Excessive alcohol is toxic to immune system cells called dendritic cells, which help seek and destroy invading pathogens. This can lead to more infections, and susceptibility to colds and flus.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. This will help reduce the number of pathogens trying to enter your body, and keep you healthier overall.
Use the tips above to help beat flu season, and don’t forget to receive acupuncture for health maintenance and wellbeing. Welcome to autumn!
Disclaimer: All Content provided on or through the site is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, care, diagnosis or treatment, and is not designed to promote or endorse any medical practice, program or agenda. Please speak with your doctor before making any changes to your lifestyle.
Copyright © 2013 Dr Chen's Acupuncture P.C. , All rights reserved.
