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AcuCentre is an Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Wellness Center in Geneva, Switzerland. We use a variety of tools to provide direct and immediate intervention to interrupt a disease process and reawaken the path to healing including Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Qigong, Bodywork, Dietary Therapy and Life Coaching. We have particular expertise and experience in the areas of women's health, fertility, menopause, problems of the immune system, gastro-intestinal complaints, weight loss, stress, burn-out, depression, neurological problems, acute or chronic back, muscle & joint pains.

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by Peter Francis Cunneen, MATCM

Activities, attitude & lifestyle to support strong natural immunity:

Balance activity & rest. Overworking physically or mentally or depriving yourself of restorative sleep will surely weaken you and make you more susceptible to infection. Regular physical exercise of 30 minutes or more / day of moderate intensity is essential to maintain immune functioning as well as contribute to mental clarity, reduce stress and promote sleep, Being sedentary has been compared to smoking a pack of cigarettes per day for its negative impact on your health. Walking is the simplest exercise, so go out, while respecting the social distancing required. If you cannot go out, practice Qigong or other gentle movement as demonstrated on the videos links from this blog (see our category Qigong for Health) .
Create a healthy environment. Enjoying the fresh air, bathing in the natural sunlight, preferably in the morning (ultra-violet rays stimulate immunity and inhibit microbial activity) and avoiding cramped and cluttered spaces and dampness & mold will support your immunity.
Learn Qigong. There are many specialized mind-body exercises from the Chinese medical tradition that relieve stress, boost immunity, balance organ function and improve our overall health and longevity. The Hungry Tiger (Qigong category, Qigong for the Lungs I) strengthens the Lungs and Defense system while the Shielding meditation (practice video in Meditation for Health category) rallies your body, mind and spirit for total protection from negative energies.
Be positive. Attitudinal adjustments can greatly influence immunity. Prayer, meditation and related tools can help you relieve the tension from old hurts and held emotions. As you open your heart and cultivate gratitude and forgiveness and give up frustration, bitterness or resentment you let the healing light back into your life.
Enjoy a good laugh. Research shows deep belly laughter can significantly boost immunity.

Keep your spirits up. Reach out when in need. When making changes in diet or lifestyle, remember that one simple change at a time is what works. Take it step-by-step. My next blog will follow soon!