I'm not sure there are many things more important than having a healthy immune system, no matter what time of year it is. With our current issues with Covid, its mutating cousins, flu season, rhinovirus, general allergies and all the other crazy things going around right now, we all have an extra reason to keep our body's defenses at their peak! Our skin, mucus membranes, and even nasal hairs and eyelashes all help defend your body from diseases at the surface level. However, once a pathogen (disease-causing substance) can enter the body, it's up to your body's cells to protect you. Acupuncture helps these disease-fighting cells to work their best and protect you from illness. Our immune system counts on us to do our part by keeping our bodies as healthy as possible. Poor nutrition, stress, anxiety, and exposure to disease-causing items increase your risk of getting sick. Not just from Covid but the other things showing up, it seems daily. Cold and flu season isn't far away; what better time to pamper yourself and make sure your body is feeling its best than right now. Acupuncture has become a go-to choice. Acupuncture treatments reduce stress, a significant factor in the immune system's ability to fight off infection. Acupuncture stimulates and balances the immune system to create a strong line of defense against any pathogens you may come across. Acupuncture increases your body's immune cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and T-cells. It also enhances the immunity of those with immune-related illnesses by encouraging these cells to reproduce and boost the body's defenses. Conventional treatments are usually just directed towards relieving the symptoms rather than solving the underlying issue. Western medicinal often aims at suppressing the immune system in cases of overactivity rather than addressing the real problem. These drugs, in addition to skipping over the root cause, may also result in unpleasant and even harmful side effects. Acupuncture is unique in that it boost the immune cells themselves to result in a more effective and long-lasting remedy for immune issues. It reduces the symptoms, speeds up the healing process, and regulates the immune response system. It improves your cells' ability to "communicate" with another and therefore increase the abilities of your defense system. Acupuncture can be used to treat many conditions, and is especially helpful in reducing your susceptibility to the many illnesses challenging us today. We offer Tri Immune Boost , Lipo Stat and B12 injections as well as Chinese Herbs in conjunction with Acupuncture. Each of us are different, so our treatment is not a one size fits all protocol. We personally tailor your treatments to you. There's no time like now to get started! Give us a call and become part of our Gulf Coast Acupuncture family today. (850)331-9991