Supporting lung health is a big focus as of late, but we are also getting close to allergy season starting here in New England so strengthening your lung health will help us navigate allergies as well. Why? Because the lungs, in traditional Chinese medicine, control the important "first responders" when it comes to our immune system. Let’s explore these and how you can support your lung health from home. 1). THE SKIN The skin is one of your first responders in your immune...

Acupressure and deep breathing strengthen the immune system and can help you ward off illness. Each of the points illustrated in this article strengthen the vital systems of the body which in turn fortifies the immune system. Each of these important points benefits the immune system by enabling the internal organs to function at optimal levels. Everyday stresses accumulate inside our bodies, causing shoulder and neck tensions as well as anxieties that often make it hard to breathe....

The immune system is our body’s own way of developing armor to ward off anything that tries to invade. And just like some armor is better at protecting than others, your immune system can be made weaker or stronger depending on what you eat, your environments, and even your state of mind. With that being said, there are many natural ways to boost your immune system, perhaps some that you’re already been living out in your day-to-day life. Improving the state and function of the...