Oakland, CA – Acupuncture Supports Children’s Immunity

Raising children is a monumental task, and it only gets more difficult when your kids are frequently sick. When you need to take time off from work, shuttle your child to doctor appointments, stay up at night to help your child relax, breathe, and sleep, it puts an immense amount of strain and worry on your own health as well as your family and work life. Thankfully, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can provide relief both during an illness, and during periods of health by increasing overall immune system function.

In ancient China, acupuncture and herbal remedies were the only ways to treat illness. The Chinese developed an elaborate understanding of herbal properties, eventually developing an understanding about herbs that are anti-viral and anti-microbial, herbs that soothe and moisten the throat, herbs that help to break up phlegm and mucus, herbs that stop coughing, herbs that clear out the sinuses, herbs that settle the digestive system, and herbs that boost overall strength including immune system function. As an herbalist, I can prepare the right Chinese herbal formulas to help your child move through cold and flu symptoms and then improve overall immune function.

Similarly, acupuncture and acupressure are Chinese treatments that support your child in recovering faster from illness and preventing future illnesses. The acupuncture/acupressure system uses specific points on the body that are known to reduce sinus pressure, moisten the throat, open the chest, support healthy ear function, and harmonize the digestive system. There are also specific acupuncture/acupressure points that are used to increase overall vitality and immune system health. Depending on whether your child is in the middle of an illness or working to prevent future illness, I will use appropriate acupressure points and instruct you to massage those points daily to support your child’s health in an ongoing manner.

The parents I work with are thrilled to see their children recover more easily from illness and rebound faster when they get future illnesses. They are often amazed when an illness is circulating at their child’s school or day care, and for once, their child is not one of the ones to fall ill. If you’re interested in learning more about how acupuncture/acupressure and Chinese herbal medicine can help your child (and your family) recover from and avoid illness, give me a call to discuss a treatment plan. I look forward to hearing from you!