Some tips to Help you Avoid the Viral Bug Bite

This year I have had the opportunity of helping a good number of patients through a flu-like viral infection in Austin with Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal remedies and Clinical Nutrition. One bug went around in January and yet another in February. Two different bugs often infecting a huge number of Austinites. Here is how we can help you get through and maybe even avoid the viral infection altogether.

First is to be aware of your body and those around you. Are they sick, coughing, looking ill, complaining of feeling bad? If they are, now is the time to call and make an appointment. A virus enters our bodies and starts replicating. Second, make an appointment at our south central Austin location. This is the time for an Acupuncture treatment and Herbs. If you begin with acupuncture and start taking the herbs at this time, the sickness will usually be abated. Last, take some whole food based nutritional supplements that support your immune system. Feed your body and your body will have the correct fuel to fight off the virus. Remember, when it comes to viral infections, it truly is all about timing. If I can see you earlier in the process than the less time you will feel sick. For example, I had a patient come in and gave an acupuncture treatment, herbs and nutritional supplements, and they felt better in 3 days. Another friend who did none of the above and had exactly the same symptoms was sick in bed, feeling awful, for 7 days. Which would you prefer?

Remember, for Acupuncture in Austin call TigerLily!

Stay Well

Douglas