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Fall is almost upon us! In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Fall is the season of the Lungs and the Metal Element. It is imperative to begin strengthening your system in September to prepare for this season to maintain health in the cold months.
Many think of the common cold as something that they almost always have to experience during the colder months. Fortunately, this is not true. Whether you are looking to prevent common colds or alleviate the symptoms, Marc can help. For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture have been treating both the cold and the flu. In addition to Acupuncture, Marc will use specific Meridian Biologix blends of essential oils to increase your treatment's effectiveness. The most common blend used for this time is Support Po -https://www.kamwostore.com/product-p/mbb00015.html
A 2018 issue of the journal Medicine presented a detailed protocol for assessing the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for the common cold, concluding that acupuncture had been "shown to be effective and safe with strong operability, low cost, and environmentally friendly, especially suitable for children with fever."
Of course, Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine have different explanations for acupuncture's effectiveness as a cold or flu treatment. In TCM, acupuncture is a way of unblocking Qi's flow if stuck and strengthening your Qi if weak to restore its overall health. To keep our system vital in the cold months, the Marc will support your Defensive Qi, also known as your Wei Qi.
According to Western Medicine, acupuncture may trigger the body's immune system, strengthening its ability to resist the cold or flu. Regardless of which explanation you prefer, Flatiron acupuncturist Marc Gian can help you get through the cold and flu season using acupuncture and essential oils.
In the Flatiron District of New York City, acupuncturist Marc Gian can help you get ready for the cold and flu season, as well as reducing the severity of your symptoms if you are currently having cold symptoms. Book an appointment with Flatiron District acupuncturist Marc Gian today.