I have written about the benefits of Acupuncture and Herbs in treating major symptoms associated with the COVID virus. I also stated that research is currently being done, particularly in China, in developing TCM treatment protocols to actually treat the root cause(s) of the COVID virus.

In this blog, I want to share with you how the field of TCM is gaining more attention since the onset of the virus. In my own practice, I am constantly being asked by my patients and the general public about how TCM can strengthen a body’s immune system. I never was asked, as much as now, such questions.

Why has the COVID virus been so instrumental in getting people to inquire? For one, when anything is being sensationalized as much as this virus by media sources that people “trust’, it is only natural that more people will pay attention to its ramifications on their health. Again, I will emphasize that I don’t think the public would be as fearful if not for this relentless hyping and, many times, false reporting the actual facts surrounding this virus. This could be a topic for a whole separate blog.

The main area that I’m being asked about is regarding the immune system. As a whole, the media’s reporting of the deficiencies that leave people prone to getting the virus has been fairly accurate. Now their reporting of how to treat the virus and what the best preventative measures is severely lacking.

I first explain to any person, concerned with COVID, how TCM is able to strengthen the body’s immune system. As a result, the body will naturally be able to fight the COVID virus more effectively. This is not the case with my younger patients, as the elderly can benefit tremendously by having a stronger immune system, as well.

This initial conversation most often leads to specifics regarding treatment plans.