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Okay, it is safe to say that Cold and Flu season is once again upon us and there is the added fear about Swine Flu. There is a lot of information for and against vaccination and a lot of hysteria and fear mongering on both sides of the issue to boot.

I am not going to address that here. I want to put that aside for the moment and talk about some remedies you can use to prevent colds and flu’s or at least mitigate the worst effects of them.

So, what remedies do I recommend?

Good question… Being an Acupuncturist, I keep a number of Chinese Herbal formulas in my medicine cabinet at home that are simple and effective.

I just made a video that talks about them that you can watch here.

So, here is what I keep around for both prevention and treatment of the common winter ailments

Gan Mao Ling.

This a classic formula that counter acts the initial onset of a pathogenic “wind-heat” or wind cold”. If you are getting the chills and aches of a cold, take Gan Mao Ling immediately. Gan Mao Ling prevents the pathogen from going deeper into the body.

Gan Mao Ling is also great because you can take it as a preventative. I often use it when I know I am going to be in crowds of people or on an airplane where transmission of pathogens is really common. Typically as a preventative dose I take 3 pills, 3 to 4 times a day. I know it sounds a like a lot but remember, these are herbs not drugs.

Yin Chao

Great for the onset of a “Wind Heat” invasion. The symptoms you have to watch for are a scratchy or sore throat, slight fever and aches, phlegm production that is usually yellow or greenish. As soon as I feel that coming on I take 4 pills 4 times daily. If it feels like it is a strong “bug” I will take 5 or 6 pills initially and then lessen the dose to the normal level.

“Jade Windscreen” or “Jade Screen” Formula

This formula is not mentioned in the video but is a great preventative formula that strengthens the “Wei Qi” or the protective Qi of the body. It is wonderful for people who tend to have a weak immune system and get sick frequently during the winter. Typically, it is taken in advance of cold and flu season to bolster the Wei Qi.

Loquat & Fritillary Extract

This one is also not on the video but is worth mentioning. This formula is great for coughs caused by lung heat or that produce sticky green phlegm. It is safe for kids to take and is great for those with pneumonia or bronchitis. Highly recommended!

Ding Chuan

This formula is good for wind cold invasion in someone who has chronic bronchial problems. It opens up the lungs, clears internal heat and helps transform phlegm and drain damp from the body. This particular herb formula should be taken with the supervision of your Acupuncturist.

Curing Pills

Curing Pills are great for Stomach upset. In Chinese medical terms this is know as counter flow Qi. The rest of us call it nausea! You know the feeling, bloated, queasy, things just don’t feel like they want to descend on their “normal” path. I typically take 4 capsules with warm water whenever I feel like my stomach is going to “act up”.

Bi Yan Pian

This is a great formula for clearing acute sinus congestion with heat symptoms present. Typically heat will create green phlegm, itchy eyes and sinus pressure. You may have a sore throat and an acute sinus headache. This is not a formula to take long term unless you are under the care of an Acupuncturist or herbalist but is quite effective for short term use with an acute sinus issues.

So these are some basics to keep around for the winter season. Now, I am going to stocking up on these at my office and in fact will be selling a Winter Herbal Kit here at Acuhealth. Remember, Cold and Flu season is here, don’t wait to till you have a fever to get you herbal essentials! Contact me to get your kit today

Summer Facial Rejuvenation Special!

Energize your Summer and look your best!

Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation Special at Acuhealth Holistic in Cheshire CT.

Improve your face’s natural, healthy color.

Diminish your wrinkles and reduce fine lines.

Increase your energy and natural radiance!

Feel Great!

Normally a package of 6 visits would cost $500, but until August 31st you can get the same package for $300 a $200 Savings!

Here is how you get this great deal:

Call 203-439-7060 or Click the “Book Now” button and set up your consult.
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Real beauty comes from your radiant health.

Looking good and feeling good come from the same exact place: your health! Your health is reflected externally in the brightness of your eyes, the luster of your skin and the energy that radiates from your face.

Have you ever had a day that you felt great  and someone commented that you look radiant?

Where does this radiance come from?

Your Radiance Comes From Qi (pronounced “Chee”)

Qi is the vital energy that is inherent to all living things.

Qi flows in a series of linked pathways called meridians that are linked to the internal organs. When the energy in the meridians and organs is in balance, the body is in an optimal state of health.

Every line and wrinkle is an indicator of the deeper processes of the body. Underlying health problems are identified and treated by the acupuncturist.

This allows the acupuncturist to treat the wrinkles and lines on a deeper level and not merely in a “cosmetic” way.

An acupuncturist manipulates Qi at specific points along these meridians to induce a healthy balance in the body.

Acupuncture will, increase the circulation of energy, blood and lymph, improve the face’s natural, healthy color and diminish wrinkles and eliminate fine lines.

Who is a Good Candidate for Facial Rejuvenation?

• If your facial wrinkles are not excessive.
• You wish to avoid invasive procedures and negative side effects.
• Those who want not only to maintain beauty, radiance and vitality in the face, but also improve their overall health and well-being.

Who is Not a Good Candidate?

• Those who smoke, drink alcohol excessively or use recreational drugs.
• Tanners and Sun worshipers.
• People who have excess folds of skin from excessive or rapid weight loss.

Facial Rejuvenation with Acupuncture is becoming more popular. Acupuncture facelifts have even been featured in the mainstream media, such as on ABC TV’s “Good Morning America” and PBS’s “Healthweek.”

According to a study published in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture; among 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture, 90% had marked beneficial results with only one course of treatment.

Acupuncture is…

• Less expensive
• More natural
• Non invasive
• Safer than surgery or Botox

Acupuncture has no…

• Side effects
• Toxicity
• Recovery time

So what is involved with getting a facial rejuvenation treatment?

For the best results 6 initial treatments are taken twice a week for 3 weeks.
Subsequent visits will be once a week for 2 weeks for a total of 8 visits.

The initial session is 90 minutes and includes a health history review and exam as well as an initial treatment. Each additional session takes about an hour.

Monthly sessions for maintenance care may be advised to retain and enhance the results.