January Tip #4 – How To Avoid Cold and Flu Season – Weekly Wellness Tip

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli.

Here’s the deal.

Modern medicine knows that the cause of many illnesses is due to micro-organisms (germs, bacteria, and viruses).

However, that’s only half of the story.

We are surrounded by these organisms, why aren’t we always sick?  Because, our bodies are equipped with an incredible defense mechanism – the immune system.  When working properly, it directs certain cells in your blood and tissue to act like a powerful, tiny, army.  It can neutralize many threats that would otherwise make us sick.

So why do we sometimes get sick?

We get sick when our immune system is out of balance.  When our bodies defenses cannot handle a particular harmful exposure.  This is because of some combination of two factors – the pathogen is too strong, or, our bodies immune defense has been somehow weakened.

To avoid illness, we need to avoid excessive exposure to pathogens (wash your hands, use disinfectants).  But also, we need to keep our bodies immune system in tip-top shape.  Mild activity, rest, and proper nutrition are essential.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) we stress eating, and living in tune with the seasons.

We see this as a key factor in staying healthy.  Cold, and damp are factors that in excess will slow or impair the function of your immune system.  Stress exhausts our immune system, so it’s less able to do its job.  Winter is a time of slowing down for rest and repair, consider doing the same.  Regular acupuncture treatments will keep your body balanced, and better able to fight off infections.  Also, if you do get sick, TCM herbal medicine can give your body a boost, and speed up recovery.  But remember, the best medicine is preventative medicine!

Meet Michael Savalli, MSOM, L.Ac

Michael is a board certified NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, who received his Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from New York College of Health Professions.  While in this program, he also specialized in Chinese Herbal Medicine. If you or anyone you know is interested in staying healthy this season, schedule your appointment and learn how Acupuncture and herbs can boost your immunity. 

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Click to learn more about Michael Savalli, MSOM, L.Ac

Caring For Cancer

Come join us in this beautiful support group and connect with others who have been or are going through treatment. We will be providing a group meditation and mini acupuncture sessions. This event is free and open to the public. Caring for Cancer meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm.  Please call to reserve a seat as spaces are limited. 

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In good health,

Elizabeth M. Martin, MSOM, L.Ac, LMT and the Staff at Hands on Health and Wellness