Block the Flu this Spring
May 12th, 2010Spring is peak season for the Rotavirus, the main virus that causes the stomach flu. If you suffer from symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, light-headedness, sore throat, low or high fever you may have the flu. As the name suggests this illness spreads fairly fast and extensively. Often it starts with children in the household and spreads to the main caretakers such as parents and even grandparents.
TCM’s approach is a safe and effective way in treating and blocking off stomach flu and its progress. It does not pinpoint types of viruses or strains of bacteria. It focuses on the mechanism of the disease and the system balance that is off caused by external evils such as wind, dampness or heat. By applying acupuncture, herbal medicine and food therapy, the dynamic internal balance is restored and the external evils are calmed and expelled, and thus the health is regained.
During this pandemic time, the following preventative measures can be applied in the household:
- Avoid food of cold nature such as watermelon, pop, an ice cream and greasy food. These foods damage and hinder the digestive function which will result in bacterial or viral infection.
- Avoid food of hot nature such as nuts, and deep-fried,spicy and baked cuisine. These will damage the lining of the throat, and allow viruses or bacteria to attack tonsils and cause infection.
- Wash hands frequently and avoid sharing mugs, cups or cutlery with family members who have flu symptoms.
- Call your doctors (TCM doctor or physician) when you notice any digestive discomfort, aches and pains and deal with the cause before it progresses.
Have a happy and healthy spring.