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Coughs, Colds and Flu

Acupuncture has clinically shown it elevates white blood cells and platelets in the body, thus boosting the immune system to function better.  It can successfully treat recurrent chest infections in people with weak immune systems, as well as, smokers and patients with chronic obstructive airway disease (C.O.A.D.). 

In patients with excessive catarrh/mucus acupuncture is often used to boost the immune response and improve energy levels while combining herbal supplements to resolve/clear the catarrh.  For those patients prescribed medication to assist their condition acupuncture can help in a complementary way to aid their recovery.  Traditional Chinese Medicine has its strength in preventing as well as treating illness. 

Some patients prefer to have regular monthly/quarterly treatments to enable their body to keep in top form.  With the onset of a sore throat or cold the immune system can be mobilized to push the cold/flu pattern back out the body within a few hours to a day or so.  The stronger the symptoms of the cold the longer the body will take to recover.