Traditional Chinese Medicine

Coronavirus and TCM: Staying Healthy at Home

 

Navigating stay at home orders, working from home, schooling from home, re-opening phases, and the myriad other new things that are now a daily part of life is stressful. It can be easy to get overwhelmed with each new development and all the uncertainty that surround our lives because of the coronavirus outbreak. 

Traditional Chinese medicine offers something old and grounding to turn back to during this time.

The idea that supporting mental health is a significant factor in supporting physical health is a central tenet of traditional Chinese medicine. Beyond acupuncture and herbal remedies, TCM takes a holistic approach to health that includes simple things you can do each day to foster physical health through supporting that mind body connection. Here are six things you can incorporate into your daily routine to mitigate stress and stay healthy right now.

 

Mental and physical health have a direct correlation on our immune system  – reminding us that we can take positive actions to to bolster our immune response with these simple steps.

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