Treating the common cold with acupuncture and herbs😷🤍

In a post-pandemic landscape...

These days, we wear masks in public when we don't feel well. And rest assured you can still get the care you need from my acupuncture clinic!

Prior to the pandemic, one of my favorite presentations to treat with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine was the common cold. It still is!

If you have a flu or a virus and you're waiting it out to see when you might feel better, you can always come in if you feel well enough to do so.

If you're reading this, you likely already know about my personal crusade against phlegm :) It remains to this day. Boogers persist and so do I.

Mask up and come on in!

The procedure of acupuncture does an excellent job at opening up your sinuses, relieving headaches and sinus pressure, reducing or eliminating cough as well as clearing up bronchial congestion all while supporting the lymphatic and immune systems. 

We have herbs in our herbal pharmacy that treat sinus infections, fever/chills, lingering and persistent coughs, sinus drainage, sore throats and much more.

Do you have thin, clear phlegm??

There's a formula for that.

Thick phlegm and a headache??

There's one for that, too! 

A sore throat and bitter taste in your mouth?? Tender swollen glands?

I can think of at least 3 formulas that would help and can all be modified based on your specific presentation. 

An oldie but a goodie:

Here's a link to an old blog post on tips for bolstering and supporting your immune system:

https://www.ahimsawellnesscollective.org/ahimsa-blog/2018/11/1/cold-season-is-upon-us-tips-for-staying-healthy
 

Also, in the event that you do not feel well enough to make it in to the clinic for a treatment or an herbal consultation, herbal consults can always be done via phone or virtually! Your customized herbal formula can be picked up or delivered depending upon the day and my availability <3.

A little end of the year housekeeping

As the year draws to a close and the holidays are upon us, you will see my updated and adjusted clinic hours and appointment availability on the booking website.My rates will also be adjusted starting January 1st, 2025 and you will see those posted on the booking site, as well. 

I am always consistently impressed by how folks show up for themselves and their health during this corner of the year. A little support goes a long way in helping us be present to ourselves and others during this often eventful and often challenging season.

It is always a joy to see each and everyone of you. Thank you always for sharing yourselves so honestly and openly with me. It is impressive and vulnerable and meaningful and such a thing of beauty. 

From sinus congestion to backaches, to heartaches and heart openings and everything in between: thank you for your time, your energy and your commitment to yourself.

We (the Big We) have always needed one another but that seems clearer now more than ever <3