symptoms worsen or if they linger, it could
possibly mean your immunity doesn't have the
strength to push the pathogen out completely.
If this is the case, you are in danger of having a
Lingering Pathogen.
A Lingering Pathogen saps your strength as
your body continues to fight it. Your head cold
lingers, or you develop a cough that goes on for
weeks. Some people develop other symptoms
like ongoing fatigue, body aches and pains, or
digestive weakness that may seem unrelated, but
really stem from diminishing resources as you
continue to fight the original pathogen.
Using these steps can help an otherwise healthy
person stop a head cold in its tracks. They are
most effective at the very early stages, the very
first sign of illness. This requires paying attention
to how you feel.
Another very important time to pay close
attention to how you feel is as the illness is
resolving. If you can get the warming reaction
described in step two above, you should notice
steady improvement over several days. If your
This is a great time to seek help! Chinese herbs
have been shown to be anti-bacterial and antiviral and are a smart way to help you get over that
lingering cold. Also, acupuncture can be just the
thing your body needs to finally feel the way you
did before you got sick.
Andrea Johansen
Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Practitioner at Lotus Wellbeing Centre
ANDREA IS AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENTS AT LOTUS TUESDAY – FRIDAY.
HEALTH FUND REBATES ARE AVAILABLE.
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