Keep The Flu At Bay And The Doctor Away
A stuffy nose, a lump in the throat that refuses to go away, a throbbing headache, body aches… chances are, you’ve experienced one or all of the above before. With cold and flu season coming up, are you ready to resist the flu bug or are you resigned to downing cold remedies? Flu, According to TCM Flu is a respiratory illness that is caused by viruses. And its symptoms are all too familiar: nasal congestion, running nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, fever, headache and fatigue. From the perspective of TCM, flu and its symptoms are not just the body’s internal war, but is caused by six external pathogens: “wind”, “heat”, “dampness”, “fire”, “dryness” and “cold”. Acting on their own or in combination with “wind”, each person may experience different flu symptoms. In battling these pathogens, having a strong “vital qi” (æ£æ°”) is essential. With strong “vital qi” or immunity, external pathogens cannot enter the body easily. On the other hand, if one’s “vital qi” is weak, the body will b...