Wei Qi: Boosting Immunity

These observations clearly ascertain the immunomodulatory role of Tulsi leaves extract on healthy volunteers.

Every cold and flu season, folks are flooded with ads for zinc lozenges, sprays and syrups that promise to shorten their sniffles. Zinc might indeed reduce the

Want to boost your immunity with natural treatments? TCM has you covered.

As the cold and flu season approaches, it's time to turn to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In this blog, we’ll explore 5 cold and flu herbal formulas from TCM that can help alleviate and manage symptoms.  These Chinese herbal formulas for immunity support and cold and flu include: Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle & Forsythia Formula), Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Formula), Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng & Mentha Formula), Zhi Sou San (Platycodon & Schizonepeta Formula), and Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction). We’ll cover each of these formulas, and how each combination of herbal ingredients is intended to provide relief from symptoms like coughing, congestion and fever. We’ll also share a few TCM-inspired self-care tips to help you maintain a healthy immune system throughout cold and flu season, and all year long! But first, are you interested in understanding how Chinese medicine views

Everyone experiences the common cold at some point in their lives. Colds usually affect many people during the winter season. Although many people rely on home remedies to manage the symptoms brought about by the common cold, there are...

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Began March 2020Last Major Revision: Nov 2023 While it may come as a surprise so some (but not if you follow my social media posts!), both I and my TCM regulated medical professional colleagues in …

Turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most well-known medicinal mushrooms. Here are 4 immune-boosting benefits of the turkey tail mushroom.

Immunity Support, inspired by the classic herbal blend Jade Windscreen (Yu Ping Feng San), is one of the strongest forms of immunity defense that has been used for over 750 years and remains of the mo

While researchers explore the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, and other factors on immune response, general healthy-living strategies can boost your immune system....

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By Heiner Fruehauf National University of Natural Medicine, College of Classical Chinese Medicine Reduce sugar intake. White and brown sugar causes our bodies to become more acidic, which benefits the growth of bacteria. Synthetic sugar alternatives such as Splenda are harmful to the nervous system and should also be avoided. Use maple syrup, local honey,