Everything in moderation. Even nectar is poison if taken to excess Happiness is a place between too little and too much. So many cultures have understood the necessity of balance to optimal health, and yet I see patients every week who are running themselves into the ground, and still can’t understand why they are not… Read more »
Posts Tagged: acupuncture for immune system
Top 5 Steps to Boost Immune System Function Naturally
Think of your immune system as your body’s very own Department of Defense. Your personal DoD happens to be very good at protecting you, using a variety of tactics and specialized weaponry to keep foreign invaders out and neutralize most that do make it in. And all of this is done outside of your conscious… Read more »
How to Reduce Risk Post-Lockdown
As we begin to emerge from lockdown over the coming weeks and months, it’s important that we know the steps we need to take to help protect ourselves and loved ones. As COVID-19 surges on, research is helping shed more light on how we can minimize our risk. I highly recommend this guide written by Dr…. Read more »
How to Treat a Viral Infection Holistically
Viruses have been around for a looooong time, and it’s safe to bet they’ll continue to be around a lot longer than us. So, although we do not have a range of effective antiviral pharmaceuticals like we have antibiotics, we have loads of experience and evidence for how to effectively treat viral infections. The key… Read more »
How to Prepare Your Immune System for Coronavirus
[NOTE: This post was written with the most up-to-date information we had at the time on 3/9/20. Please monitor public health department notifications for updates to our understanding of COVID-19] This strain of coronavirus is new and spreading quickly, taking over news channels and social media. Since it was initially reported in China in… Read more »
How to Avoid the Flu
“I don’t have time for the flu!” That was what my patient told me this week. She had been fighting off something that her daughter brought home from school, and was praying that it was not the flu. Turns out it was a stomach bug, and not the flu, FYI. But can you relate to… Read more »
Acupuncture for Cedar Fever: 4 Steps to Prepare Your Immune System
I often say that this time of year gives us a great reminder of why we live in Austin. It is hard to beat a sunny day in the 60s in December. But come January, Cedar season knocks a good percentage of Austinites down for the count. “Cedar Fever” sounds relatively innocent, but it often… Read more »