Strengthen Your Immunity This Cold & Flu Season
Recently, a highly virulent mutated strain of influenza A has resulted in severe outbreaks worldwide, even affecting individuals who had received the flu vaccine. As the cooler months settle in, our bodies become more susceptible to colds, flu, and seasonal viruses.
Fortunately, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a time-tested approach to building a resilient immune system from the inside out. By strengthening your Wei Qi (immune defenses), nourishing your organs, and utilizing targeted herbs and supplements, you can protect yourself throughout the entire winter.
Below are the most important steps you can take—starting today—to boost immunity and stay well.
Strengthen Your Wei Qi: Your Body’s Protective Shield
In TCM, Wei Qi is your first layer of defense against pathogens. When it’s strong, viruses have a harder time entering your system. When depleted, you may experience fatigue, frequent infections, and sluggish recovery.
Daily Practices to Fortify Your Wei Qi
Keep your core warm, especially the kidney area (lower back). Avoid clothing that exposes your belly and lower back to the external elements. Drink warm water and herbal teas throughout the day, and limit your intake of raw and cold foods. Prioritize early and deep sleep.
Top Herbs and Supplements for Wei Qi Strengthening:
Immunity Formula contains herbs that strengthen Wei Qi and Lung Qi, enhancing antiviral function, and are excellent for early-stage symptoms.
Vitamin D3 is essential for immune system activation and bone support.
Natural Immunity Plus contains mushrooms such as reishi, lion's mane, and maitake, providing a robust immune system.
Support Your Lung System:
The Guardian of Immunity
The Lung system governs your Wei Qi and represents your body’s boundary with the external world.
Strengthen Lung Qi with These Practices:
Each morning, start with five minutes of deep belly breathing to ground your body and mind. Follow this with gentle tapping along the chest and upper back to encourage relaxation and circulation. Throughout the day, stay hydrated and keep the air humidified to prevent dryness and support overall comfort.
Lung-Support Essentials:
Metal Core Element/Lung Support Formula nourishes and protects Lung Qi.
DIM/Broccoli Extract —studies show that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli support healthy lung and respiratory function.
Keep Your Digestive Fire Strong (Spleen & Stomach Qi)
In TCM, digestion is the engine that converts food into Qi and Blood—fuel for immunity.
Strengthen Digestive Qi With:
Choose warm, cooked foods such as soups, congee, broths, and roasted vegetables to support easier digestion and steady energy. Enhance your meals with spices like ginger, garlic, cinnamon, and turmeric for added warmth and nourishment. Try to avoid heavy, greasy, cold, or overly sweet foods.
Herbs and Supplements for Digestive & Gut Immune Strength:
Digest Formula enhances gut function and nutrient absorption.
Probiotic Formula replenishes healthy gut flora, which is essential for maintaining a robust immune system.
Enzyme/PhytoNzyme Support helps break down foods more effectively.
Stress Less, Protect More
Stress weakens both the kidneys and the adrenal glands, as well as the immune system. Chronic tension constricts breath, impairs digestion, and lowers resistance to illness.
Stress Reduction Practices:
Meditate with Calm Meditation for 10–15 minutes daily
Warm baths with Epsom salts
Evening wind-down routine
Screen-free hour before bed
Herbal Formulas and Supplements to Support Stress, Mood & Sleep:
Calm Formula reduces tension and promotes deep relaxation.
Mood Elevation helps maintain emotional balance during the winter.
Magnesium Glycinate is essential for sleep, nervous system regulation, and immunity.
Act Fast at the First Sign of a Cold
If you feel even the slightest onset—such as a scratchy throat, body aches, fatigue, or sinus pressure—early support makes all the difference.
Immediate Interventions:
Fresh ginger–scallion tea
A warm bath, warm socks, and early to bed
Stay hydrated with 8-10 glasses of water daily
Stop consuming sugar and dairy products
Fast-Acting Immune Support:
Immunity Formula contains herbs that support early-stage symptoms.
Frosties Spray has herbs that soothe and protect mucosal immunity.
Mushroom/Natural Immunity with reishi, lion's mane, and maitake for robust immunity.
Boost Your Immunity Before Cold & Flu Season Hits
If you’ve been experiencing frequent illnesses, slow recovery times, or unusual fatigue, your Wei Qi, Lung Qi, or digestive system may require more comprehensive support. Our team at Tao of Wellness specializes in strengthening immunity through acupuncture, herbal therapy, nutritional prescriptions, and Qi Gong-based lifestyle plans. Book your personalized immune-strengthening treatment at Tao of Wellness today.