Need to Boost Your Immune System…Try Acupuncture!
by Colleen Burke, L.Ac., Staff Acupuncturist
If you are looking to boost your immune system this flu season, acupuncture is something you should consider.
Each person has a unique constitution, which is why some people catch colds and flu and some do not. Acupuncture addresses an individual’s weaknesses and can actually help prevent illness.
According to Acupuncturists and Eastern Medicine, needling helps to optimize the flow of energy through your lungs, reduce inflammation, boost your immune system, and reduce the effects of stress on the body. Studies have shown that after acupuncture, certain immune-enhancing blood components stay elevated for at least 3 days after a treatment (1).
So if you are looking for a way to keep healthy during this flu season, try acupuncture!
(1) Zhou RX, Huang FL, Jiang SR, et al.: The effect of acupuncture on the phagocytic activity of human leukocytes. J Tradit Chin Med 8 (2): 83-4, 1988