“A person is not sick because they have an illness; they have an illness because they are sick”
Chinese Proverb
On a basic level, the immune system is our body’s natural defence. When the body senses danger from germs or disease, the immune system kicks into gear and attacks. In healthy people this process usually takes place unnoticed, however when there is an imbalance internally, external factors may either weaken or force the nervous and immune system into overdrive, causing an array of unpleasant symptoms.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is unique as it addresses the source of imbalance as well as the physical symptoms that present. If your immunity is weak, it can be strengthened; and if overactive, it can be regulated to a normal level. Clients often see the value in booking treatments before summer and winter, so that their immune system is ready to deal with seasonal colds, flus, and allergens.
Common immunity-related ailments treated include:
- cold/flus
- sinusitis
- allergies
- skin rashes
- hay fever
- immune deficiency
- long and post COVID-19
More serious autoimmune disorders present when the immune system attacks the body’s healthy tissue, usually affecting one or more organ or tissue type.
Common autoimmune disorders include:
- Addison disease
- Celiac disease – sprue (gluten-sensitive enteropathy)
- Crohn’s disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Graves’ disease
- Hashimoto thyroiditis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Myasthenia gravis
- Pernicious anaemia
- Reactive arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sjogren’s syndrome
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Type I diabetes
Common symptoms treated at Blossom Health NI include:
- fatigue
- general ill feeling (malaise)
- joint pain
- general pain
- skin disorders/rashes
- digestive issues
- sleep disorders
There is a lot of supporting evidence to suggest that treatments such as Acupuncture, adjustments to Lifestyle and Nutrition positively impact the immune system. Therapies included within the Blossom Pathway have remarkable success in complementing treatment from your GP or Specialist Consultant, by boosting and regulating the entire system, allowing you to live a happier and healthier life.
