Happy holidays!
I hope your holiday season is filled with joy and love. The holiday season can be intense for many of us, and we are reminded to maintain our self care routines and keep our immune system strong.
Here a few tips for maintaining a healthy immune system:
Sleep-
make sure you get adequate rest. Sleep deprivation and stress induced insomnia is one of the main reasons why people get sick during holidays.
Stay warm-
it’s been cold in Southern California. Please make sure and cover up properly over that pretty but strapless holiday dress. 
Wear a hat and scarf.
Take supplements and herbs-
zinc and Ultima replenisher are helpful in keeping us hydrated and healthy. It’s easy to get dehydrated when we are stressed and busy. We also tend to increase our caffeine and alcohol intake during this season, which further dehydrates us.
Stock up on herbal formulas, such as the two below, to have handy in case of a sore throat or runny nose. Catching a cold at it’s very onset can get rid of it in a few hours. Having these remedies in your cabinet may make all the difference and is simple and inexpensive.
Minor bupleurum or cold quell- best for sore throat
Cinnamon twig decoction- best for clear and runny nose
(I have those on hand and can ship them to you if needed)
Keep moving- 20 minutes of mild exercise daily will keep your immune system healthy and strong. A short walk can do the trick. Keep your qi circulating which will keep your mind and emotions clear and your body healthy.
My monthly class series, “Nourishing Life” will start in the new year. It will focus on preventing disease through lifestyle, herbal medicine and nutrition. Please feel free to share and invite your friends and family who could benefit from the information.
Warmly,
Eti
Nourishing Life: A monthly lecture series by Eti Domb, L.Ac.
Time:
Wednesday nights once a month 630-8
see below for a list of dates and topics.
Location:
4054 centre st #1, San Diego, CA 92103
Please RSVP as class size is limited to 14.
Cost:
$20 per class or $180 for the year.
January 12- stress relief and maintaining a strong and healthy immune system with chinese medicine
February 9- Nutrition Priniciples I- Diet and seasonal influences
March 9th- Nutrition Principles II-
cooking, food combining and meal planning
April 6th- Chinese medicine and seasonal cleansing
May 4th- Prevention and treatment of digestive disorders
June 1st- staying healthy and maintaining optimal fertility with chinese medicine
June 29th-prevention and treatment of arthritis and joint disorders
August 24th-treatment and prevention of allergies and hayfever with chinese medicine
September 21st-treatment and prevention of colds/flus with Chinese medicine
October 19th- healthy sleep with chinese medicine- prevention and treatment of insomnia
November 16th- weight loss with chinese medicine
December 14th- holiday party!