Spring Health Tips
While it is nearly time to enjoy warmer weather, it is also one of the two most susceptible times of the year to catch colds and flu.
Although your internal body heat is rising toward the surface (like the trees’ sap), the air is still cool and it’s important to remain warmly dressed outdoors. The shining sun and hint of warmth encourage us to shed heavy clothes and act like it’s summer. Yet, this is exactly how those spring colds and flu begin. This is also the windy season and exposed necks invite pathogens to invade the body. Foil that flu bug by wearing a scarf outdoors and keep those layers on.
Likewise, refrain from eating cold foods and drinks (iced drinks and foods, juices, raw foods, salads, soy milk) until summer arrives. Continue eating cooked foods and protein until your body adjusts to fluctuating temperature changes. Add in a large variety of cooked vegetables, dark leafy greens, some whole grains and cooked fruit and you will stay well through this vulnerable time.
At Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about acupuncture and herbal medicine. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Peishan, Janette or David at 425 644 2056. Thank you.
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