Illness Recovery

Mon, Dec 24, 2018

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli, from the office of Elizabeth Martin.

Illness Recovery

 So despite your best efforts, you, or someone in your family got sick.  When this happens, sometimes all you can do is rest, and ride things out.  There are, however, some things you can do to speed up your recovery.

 If you had a respiratory infection, and your sinuses are dry, or infected, try using a neti pot with distilled water and Himalayan rock salt.  (If you can’t find the pink Himalayan salt, sea salt is a good alternative.) Keeping your sinuses well hydrated will make them better able to fight off infection.

 If you have a digestive illness (vomiting or diarrhea), first-off is let the muscles relax a few hours.  Then you need to rehydrate. Bone broth, made from chicken bone, is a good choice. You could also try ginger tea.  Get a thick slice of fresh ginger, and steep it for 10 minutes. Then add lemon, raw honey, and a little salt. Any low-sugar electrolyte drinks are good too.

 Once rehydrated, consider doing a course of probiotics to replace all the beneficial gut flora that has been lost.  Also, stick to well cooked easily digestible foods for a while. Soups, and congee rice porridge offer many good options.

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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All this December we will be focusing on traditional, and holistic ways to prevent, treat, and recover from ailments like the common cold.

With Love,

Liz

Elizabeth M. Martin, MSOM, L.Ac, LMT and the Staff at Hands on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy, P.C.