HEALING ARTS
Preventing a Runny Nose
By Li Hua, L. Ac. TCMD.
A runny nose is common in all seasons, although it happens more in the spring of the year. It is the sign that the health red light is on and you need to see a health practitioner for a check-up and treatment. There are many factors which contribute to a running nose. The most common reasons are; the common cold, flu, lung problems, digestive problems, thyroid problems, ear problems, eye problems, throat problems, obe- sity, depression, diabetes, smoking, drinking, allergies, sinus infection, weak immunity, plants, pollen, perfume, chemicals, dust, odors, drugs, or hot spicy foods.
Traditional Chinese medicine also teaches that it relates to the unbalance of the lung, the spleen, the stomach, the liver, the gallbladder, the intestine, the bladder, the heart, or the kidneys. It also may relate to poor blood circulation, low metabolism, weak defense Chi, physi- cal or emotional stress, weather changes, or a polluted environment.
A running nose may seem to be a small health prob- lem, but it may become a serious health problem in the future. Treat small health problems with low risk and low cost treatments to avoid major illensses.
The use of acupuncture will wake up the body’s own ability to get back in balance and recover. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the mucus from the run- ning nose is body fluid overflowing, thus out of control, or blocked. In practice, traditional Chinese medical knowledge and clinical experience along with western medical knowledge must be used together. This allows for a complete analysis of each patient’s individual symptoms, medical history, and family medical history, to give individual treatment using acupoints from dif- ferent meridians/energy channels.
Having acupuncture immediately upon coming down with a running nose relieves the syndrome quickly.
Acupuncture helps catch health problems in their early stages, strengthens the body’s defense Ch and helps maintain health to prevent a running nose in the future.
Runny nose prevention - Do exercise regularly, at least five times a week to keep good blood circulation and improve immunity. Select exercises depending on the body condition. If Yang is low, choose Yang exercises, which are high intensity exercises, such as running, fast walking, hiking, playing balls, jumping rope, Tai Chi Qi Gong, or power Yoga. If Yin is low, pick Yin exercises, which are low intensity exercises, for example, slow walking, light stretching, fishing, painting, chatting, reading, listening to classical music, practicing Tai Chi Qi Gong, or meditating. Limit sugary foods and drinks. Eat more solid foods in the daytime and have more liq- uid foods in the evening. Have more dark green leafy vegetables and less red meat in springtime. Add radish, turnips, turnip greens, Daicon, or tofu when eating fish. Drink more green tea (ignore this tip for if you have a weak stomach) and less coffee every day. Cheer up with exercises and acupuncture. Go out into the sunshine at least fifteen minutes a day. Open the windows to refresh the room air frequently. Use acupuncture to release physical and emotional stress. Have an acupuncture treatment once a month to maintain good health and avoid running nose.
lihua@aac2000.com or surf her web site at www.aac2000.com
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Oracle 20/20 April 2010
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