This is the season to be careful not to catch a cold.

When we say catching a cold, Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to this as invasion of wind cold.

When wind or cold penetrate your skin, it can weaken your Qi and cause a cold.

Chills, feelings of heaviness and joint pains, runny nose and itchy throat can all be the result of a wind or cold invasion. We all know that wearing the right clothes and keeping your head and neck warm can help to protect your immune system.

I often use moxa in clinic during the winter months. Moxa or moxibustion is derived from the herb mugwort. It is burnt on or close to the skin to heat up the body and acupuncture points.

Studies have shown that moxa can be used to give the immune system a boost. The burning moxa releases infrared radiation which warms areas deep in the body and helps to get rid of the cold. Moxa is also commonly used to turn breech babies and is even recommended by the NHS!

If you would like to book an appointment, call 020 34883175 or email me on nadine@purehealthacupuncture.co.uk.