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Choose Your (Immunity) Fighter
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Choose Your (Immunity) Fighter

Seasonal Changes, Take Home TCM, Wellness

Choose Your (Immunity) Fighter

By marissa|2022-11-15T14:05:18-05:00November 9th, 2021|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: herbs, ImmuneScreen, immunity, Marissa Gorey, Mend Blend|

Astragalus (Huang qi), Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), and Siler Root (Fang Feng). These 3 ingredients make up the powerhouse formula Yu Ping Feng San a.k.a. Fall Mend Blend + ImmuneScreen. This formula is a major immune tonic. Astragalus is renown in both the East and the West for its immune and qi boosting properties. When combined with Bai Zhu and Fang Feng, this formula works to dry damp and expel wind as well. (Think morning sniffles and that stiff neck feeling of changing seasons). It’s important to strengthen the body during times of health, BEFORE symptoms appear. This formula is [...]

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Your Grandmother Was Right: Windy Cool Spring Days & the Danger of Catching Cold
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Your Grandmother Was Right: Windy Cool Spring Days & the Danger of Catching Cold

Immunity, Seasonal Changes, Wellness

Your Grandmother Was Right: Windy Cool Spring Days & the Danger of Catching Cold

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:06:02-05:00April 5th, 2021|Categories: Immunity, Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: colds, immunity, neck, spring, wind|

Photo by Khamkéo Vilaysing on Unsplash In Chinese Medicine, windy days can be the subtle difference between a powerful, clear-headed week and a drippy-head-cold-week. Wind on our neck and backs is thought to make us more susceptible to falling prey to one of the 200 strains of viruses that cause cold symptoms. In the classical texts that are the foundation of our medicine, Wind is considered one of the 'Six Evil Causes of Illness'. Dramatic? A bit. But consider a thousand years ago the serious threat of getting sick compared to current day. Here's the short of it: Windy days [...]

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Your First Line of Defense: Wei Qi
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Your First Line of Defense: Wei Qi

coronavirus, History of Acupuncture, Immunity, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Your First Line of Defense: Wei Qi

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:06:20-05:00December 1st, 2020|Categories: coronavirus, History of Acupuncture, Immunity, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, fall, immunity, organs, TCM, wei qi, winter|

Immune function and strength from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective is historically fascinating as well as relatable, even after 2,500 years of medical advancement. Immunity in TCM is influenced by several factors, one of which is by our defensive Wei Qi (distinguished from other types of qi or energy thought to circulate in our system, such as nutritional qi or ancestral qi). In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body is thought of as its own microsystem, or more specifically its own “kingdom.” In the kingdom, every organ has a role and an assigned function. The Heart as the Ruler, [...]

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Beat the Bug
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Beat the Bug

Immunity, Self-Care, Take Home TCM

Beat the Bug

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:07:00-05:00March 6th, 2020|Categories: Immunity, Self-Care, Take Home TCM|Tags: cold, Emily Telfair, flu, immunity, prevention, tips, treatment|

The following take home remedies are some of the most effective options for prevention of viral infections. And when prevention is not possible, potent formulations can help shorten virus duration and severity. Thanks to our go-to local Naturopathic expert, Dr. Emily Telfair of HeartSpace and to our own Chinese Medicine team for bringing these evidence-based remedies to the forefront in a key time to stock up and stimulate immune function. Please note: Flu and the recent COVID-19 virus both have the potential to be mild and quick or to become more serious and lead to further complications such as pneumonia. [...]

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Wei Qi & Tips to Boost Immunity
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Wei Qi & Tips to Boost Immunity

Immunity, Self-Care

Wei Qi & Tips to Boost Immunity

By mca_sarah|2024-01-24T13:18:38-05:00March 2nd, 2020|Categories: Immunity, Self-Care|Tags: immunity, tips, wei qi|

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the immune system is called Wei Qi (pronounced “way chee”). The Wei Qi is closely associated with the internal organs, specifically the lungs. When the energy of the lungs is well-balanced, Wei Qi is strong and can easily fight off any external attacks. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the lungs dominate the skin and breathing. If lung function is deficient or compromised in any way, then the body is more open to external pathogens like viruses and bacteria. Common symptoms of decreased Wei Qi or immunity include coughing, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, sore throat, headaches, [...]

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