Beating Cold and Flu Season, the Ancient Way

As the warmth and sunshine of the Summer slowly fade into the background, Winter, and along with it, cold and flu season rapidly approaches. One of the most obvious signs of this change, besides the weather, are the commercials and advertisements for Flu Shots. The question becomes, “Do I need one?” From a Traditional Chinese Medical perspective, the answer is no, and here’s why:

   Chinese medicine believes that a person catches a cold or flu when their defensive energy, or Wei Qi (pronounced “way chee”), is weak. This weakness allows the pathogens of a cold or flu to enter into the body and create the unpleasant symptoms we are all familiar with. On the other hand, if a person’s Wei Qi is strong, then no matter how hard the cold and flu tries, it will not be able to enter into the body and cause dis-ease.

   If you think about it, you probably know someone who seems to catch colds all the time, and also someone who never gets them. Both of these people are exposed to the same conditions, the same pathogens, yet one gets sick and the other doesn’t. The reason is Wei Qi. The person who gets sick all the time most likely has very weak Wei Qi, while the one who never gets sick has very strong Wei Qi.

   So, how does one maintain strong Wei Qi in order to beat cold and flu season? With Ancient Ways of course! At Ancient Ways Healing, we have a variety of services with which to help you build your Wei Qi, and fend of any incoming colds or flus.

   Herbal Medicine: At Ancient Ways healing we have both single herbs, as well as herbal formulas designed to strengthen the Wei Qi and keep colds and flus away.

   Qi Gong: Certain breathing techniques and exercises are designed specifically to strengthen the Wei Qi and keep the body strong.

   Cupping: Cupping is another great way to strengthen the Wei Qi. It is also particularly useful in the beginning stages of a cold or flu as the process of cupping actually draws the pathogens out of the body, thus preventing the cold or flu from going deeper and getting worse.

   Acupuncture and Moxa: Both Acupuncture and Moxa are great ways in which to strengthen the Wei Qi and fend off any incoming colds or flus. When used in combination, they are even more powerful.

   These are just some of the many modalities available to you at Ancient Ways Healing to help you stay strong and beat cold and flu season, so call today, and get your Wei Qi working for you!