Having just passed the shortest day of the year this year, it’s never too late to start boosting your immune system. The immune system is put under the greatest amount of stress during this time of the year than it is at any other time. We know that there are so many ways that someone […]
Tag: winter immunity
Out of the Woods
This month the focus is on immune function. Most people know that diet and lifestyle affect immune function. But what else is important and what foods and lifestyles are important verses destructive? Let’s keep things simple and doable. Each and every thing you do to assist your health you should high five yourself for. Don’t […]
An Acupuncturist’s Take on Acupuncture and Immunity
This paragraph from this article* by Liang et al. summarises my understanding of acupuncture and it’s possible effect on immunity. “The characteristic that acupuncture enhances resistance is closely related with the immune system, which functions in defense, homeostasis, and surveillance. More and more research has revealed that acupuncture can regulate immunity, for example, to enhance […]
Winter Immunity and Health Space Family Update!
I hope you are all enjoying Winter while we are up in sunny Cairns, swimming most days! The warmer weather has been very beneficial for Nick’s recovery from asthma. This month’s newsletter has some great information on how to beat the Winter blues and improve your immune system function. People often ask me how we […]