As the leaves fall up north, so too does our immunity. Less daylight = less resistance – no matter where we live. The ancients revered the sun as the giver of life. Plants grow towards the sun. So do we. Our energy expands and contracts in sync with the seasons, as all of nature does. As daylight wanes into the winter solstice, we become more vulnerable, giving bacterial and viral pathogens their own season to thrive and spread. Â
It’s you against the pathogen Â
There’s no reason to surrender if you are prepared.Â
Simple Steps You Can TakeÂ
Listen to your body. If you feel a little twinge of a sore throat, a shadow of malaise, sniffly… be aware of these early signs that a flu or cold may be knocking on your door. Rest. Eat something, especially protein. Food is energy. I recommend combining protein fat and carbs. Sometimes this is all it takes. Â
Cycles within cycles:
Pay attention to the lunar cycles. New and full moons trigger dips in immunity. They are both extreme energies; a microcosm of the summer and winter solstices. Sound implausible? Make a note in your calendar or notes app to see for yourself….and how your weak links become weaker. If the moon is powerful enough to pull the tides of the oceans then why not us? The earth is 70% water. We are 70% water.
Acupuncture Naturally Strengthens Immunity:
A few sessions going into the heart of flu season or timed to the lunar cycles is a great strategy plus it calms the nervous system.Â
My regular patients know:
A Good defense is a good defense….and to have some good offense on hand just in case.
And…..Especially for TravelÂ
My early onset flu cold protocol is my unique combo of whole food vitamins and herb formulas.
This is great information! (Because it is)
Defense:
Daily Immune System Multi-Formulas
Congaplex:Â Comprehensive Immune Support
Immuplex: Helps repair and rebuild weakened immune Systems Support
Eppimune: Vegan formula with extra support for gut
Echinacea Premium: 4.1 mg of active photochemical in 1 tab compared to 2.4 of the most popular brand and 5 tabs of 2nd most popular.
Offense
Add For Onset Of Flu Cold
And to shorten the duration if you’re a little late…
Andrographis Complex:Â Front line to clear onset. Shown in studies to prevent Corona Virus from attaching to beta cells.
Cataplex C:Â Real whole food vitamin C, not ascorbic acid – the Vitamin C imposter.
Variations in C formulas: extra support for mucous barrier linings and vascular integrity, please reach out for guidance.
Calcium Lactate:Â Closest to composition of raw milk calcium and 1 step absorption.
Essential for all tissue integrity and WBC.
Or:Â Cal-Ma Plus:Â Calcium Magnesium with parathyroid gland for extra endocrine support.
If you get a late start and the flu has set in, The above will still shorten the duration dramatically.
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Contact me when ordering for proper dosages, protocols. any questions on variations and symptom specific recommendations for throat, sinus, lungs.
Short term recovery support for post viral fatigue available
Product literature is available upon request.
Email:Â clarkacupuncture@me.com