Boost Your Immunity Naturally This Cold and Flu Season with Acupuncture

As the weather cools and cold and flu season sets in, many of us start looking for ways to stay healthy and keep our immune systems strong. While handwashing, good nutrition, and rest are all essential, acupuncture offers an additional natural way to help your body stay resilient.

How Acupuncture Supports the Immune System

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), illness occurs when the body’s vital energy — known as Qi (pronounced “chee”) — becomes imbalanced or weakened. Acupuncture works to restore balance by stimulating specific points on the body that support the flow of Qi and help your organs function optimally.

From a modern medical perspective, acupuncture has been shown to influence immune response by:

• Increasing the production of white blood cells, which fight infection

• Enhancing circulation and lymphatic flow

• Reducing inflammation

• Supporting healthy stress hormone levels, since chronic stress can weaken the immune system

  
  

When your body is in balance, it’s better equipped to defend against viruses and recover faster if you do get sick.

Prevention is Key

Many people think of acupuncture only when they’re already feeling unwell, but regular treatments can actually help prevent illness. Receiving acupuncture proactively during cold and flu season can help strengthen your body’s natural defenses, reduce fatigue, and promote better sleep — all vital for immune health.

Acupuncture and Recovery

If you do catch a cold or flu, acupuncture can still help! Certain acupuncture points are known to:

• Relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure

• Ease sore throats and headaches

• Calm coughing

• Reduce body aches and fatigue

• Support faster recovery and restore energy

  
  

Complementary Self-Care Tips

Alongside acupuncture, you can further support your immune system by:

• Staying hydrated and eating nutrient-rich foods

• Prioritizing rest and stress management

• Using herbal teas or immune-supporting formulas recommended by your acupuncturist

• Maintaining regular exercise and mindfulness practices

  
  

Stay Strong This Season

At Jade Star Acupuncture, we believe in helping your body do what it was designed to do — heal and protect itself. Whether you’re looking to boost your immunity or recover more quickly from illness, acupuncture offers a safe, natural, and effective approach.

Schedule your seasonal wellness session today and give your immune system the extra support it deserves this cold and flu season.