Boosting Your Immune System During Cold and Flu Season

Posted on December 14, 2018 by nwahealth in Health and Wellness

Did You Know……

The spine plays a major role in your immune system, which is the first defense against disease. Your spine, spinal cord, and spinal nerves control every aspect of your nervous system. Your nervous system and immune system work together to help your body heal, but nerve interference because of spinal misalignment can cause stress to the body and lead to a poor immune response. Maintaining chiropractic care can help your body function at its highest level. This can help with: your defense system, inflammation, improve circulation, mobility, and flexibility.

ACUPUNCTURE AND YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

You might think of acupuncture as a way to relieve your aching back or a chronic headache, but the practice, a form of traditional Chinese medicine that is more than 5,000 years old, could also help you avoid colds and flu this winter.

Acupuncture can boost the immune system and increase immune cells, improve the symptoms of allergies, which is an abnormal immune response. Patients receiving acupuncture have elevated immune-enhancing hormones and blood counts for up to three days after treatment. If you begin to feel the symptoms of the cold or flu coming on, it is important to visit our acupuncturist right away to get the most benefit from your treatment. Acupuncture can prevent colds and flu by boosting the immune system, help you get over the cold or flu faster if you already have it, reduce chills, fever and body aches, and relieve a sore throat and congestion.

Amy Babb, L.Ac., MAcOM

Margaret Marsh, M.S. L.Ac.

Q&A: What else can you do to fight against colds and flu?

This simple soup is an ancient Chinese remedy that is used when someone is experiencing a fever with cold symptoms. Cook this broth as soon you feel a fever coming on, with symptoms of chills and a runny nose:

Green Onion, Garlic, and Ginger Soup

2 green onions (use only the white part) cut into several pieces

1 piece of ginger the size of a thumb, cut into slices

2 to 3 cloves of garlic, cut into slices

1 to 2 teaspoons of brown sugar or honey

Put the top three ingredients into a pot and add about 2¼ cups of water. Boil it for 10 minutes and then add the brown sugar or honey.

May Acupuncture Special!

Posted on April 25, 2017 by nwahealth in Clinic General News

Discover Mary Nicosia, LAc, MAcOM, a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and practitioner of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®. Mary is passionate about the mind-body connection and creates a space for opening, connecting, and healing.

Specializing in:

Chronic and acute pain conditions
Digestive issues
Female reproductive concerns
Pre and post menopause changes
Symptoms that arise during pregnancy

Treat yourself, family or friends with the gift of an acupuncture session! During the month of May, we are offering a 20% off discount for new patients.

Call us today to schedule your appointment with Mary! 479-636-1324

Now Offering Acupuncture!

Posted on February 22, 2017 by nwahealth in Clinic General News

NWA Health Solutions is excited to announce the addition of acupuncture to our clinic services!

Mary Nicosia, LAc, MAcOM, is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and practitioner of Maya Abdominal Therapy.

Mary commonly helps manage chronic and acute pain conditions, digestive issues, female reproductive concerns, pre and post menopause changes, as well as symptoms that arise during pregnancy.

• Licensed Acupuncturist in Arkansas and Texas
• Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
• Master’s degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, Texas
• Practitioner of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy
• Certified Artist of the Spirit Coach

To learn more about Mary, her services and rates, or to schedule an appointment, please call our clinic at 479-636-1324!