’Tis the Season — for cold and flu!
Every year, between 5-20% of Americans get the flu, with people suffering from millions of colds through the year. Both the cold and the flu are viral infections affecting your respiratory system. Symptoms are similar, and it can be difficult to tell them apart, but generally the flu is much worse than a cold. Furthermore, while the cold is called “common” for a reason, the majority of people only get the flu a few times every decade.
Cold Symptoms:
Runny or Stuffy Nose
Coughing
Sneezing
Fatigue
Muscle Aches
Fever Up to 102°F
Yellow or Green Nasal Discharge
Sore Throat
Watery Eyes
Headache
Symptoms are Mild
Symptoms Develop Slowly
Flu Symptoms:
Headache
Chills and Sweats
Fatigue
Muscle Aches
Coughing
Poor Appetite
Nausea
Stuffy Nose
Fever Over 102°F
Symptoms are More Intense
Symptoms Appear Suddenly
Both the cold and the flu can be pretty miserable, especially this time of year when we tend to have a lot on our plates. Work, home life, parties and events, preparing for the holidays — the last thing we need is to be laid out with cold or flu symptoms.
The GOOD news: Traditional Chinese Medicine can help.
Clinical research suggests that acupuncture can help reduce your risk of getting a cold or the flu. Acupuncture can also help you manage symptoms and support your body’s natural healing abilities potentially decreasing the duration of illness. Prevent and manage cold and flu symptoms by promoting balance in the body, stimulating Qi, and supporting your immune system. Contact us now to schedule your Winter Park acupuncture session so you can feel your best through the cold and flu season.
Chinese herbs are another excellent natural way to prevent and manage colds and flu. Research has shown that certain Chinese herbs can be quite effective at reducing the severity and duration of cold symptoms and strengthening the immune system. Some Chinese herbs are also known for their anti-viral properties, offering further protection against symptoms.
Along with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, there are also lifestyle and habit changes you can cultivate to further support cold and flu prevention, including:
Stay hydrated
Get enough sleep
Exercise regularly
Eat a balanced die
Limit sugar, alcohol, & processed foods
Get enough Vitamin D, C & E
We also offer custom herb & nutrition consults to help you promote health and balance. Contact us now to schedule a consultation!
Four Seasons Acupuncture in Hot Springs Arkansas
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, cupping, injection therapy, moxibustion, tuina, nutritional therapy, TCM, and more!
We are located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, just minutes from Red Oak, AR, Price, AR, Lake Hamilton, AR, Pleasant Hill, AR, and Malvern, AR.
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