Nutrition response testing can determine the most important nutritional needs to combat against cold, flu, or sinus issues. Often, immune challenges are closely associated with the intestines and digestive organs, reflecting the importance of the large intestine meridian in Chinese medicine. For sinus issues, the biggest culprit is found to be over-growth of yeast, mold, and fungus. Combined with acupuncture, nutritional support can provide rapid and lasting results to combat against sinusitis and other immunological challenges.
Food Items to Stock Up during Winter
Ginger:
Make a ginger tea with a touch of organic honey and a few pine nuts. Ginger tea can accelerate the recovery process of cold and flu.
Garlic:
Use garlic profusely in cooking.
Lemon:
A warm lemon tea with a bit of honey can be a powerful tonic to strengthen your immunity.
Oregano:
Oregano leaves have been used extensively to boost one’s immune functions. Spraying oregano extract into the nostrils can alleviate sinus pressure almost immediately.
Bone Marrow:
Bone marrow soup (usually made from ox tail bones) is known to be a superb tonic during the winter season throughout Asian countries.