Colds and Flu: Our Guide To A Speedy Recovery

The lungs and spleen are the organs most involved with immune function.

The common cold and flu can be resolved easily if you take action within 24 hours of onset and if you know what kind of pathogen is involved. Although there are many variations, the table below explains general types of initial symptoms of colds and flu.

Type of Pathogen: HEAT

Symptoms (one or more may be present): Feeling hot, little or no chills, achy, headaches, stiff neck , sore throat, feeling flush, yellow mucus, yellow nasal discharge, cough

Best treatment (If you are uncertain which type of pathogen you have, do not hesitate to call!) :

1) Try Peppermint tea first. Purpose: To promote excessive sweating in order to eliminate a wind-heat pathogen from the body within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. Less effective as more time passes.

STEPS: Discontinue other herbal formulas as long as symptoms persist. Best done prior to going to bed. Note that your sleep may be disturbed. Bring 3/4 gallon of water to a boil. Steep 5 tea bags of organic peppermint tea in the water for 20 minutes. Drink 4-8 cups in a row until you break a sweat. Cover up well. Do not expose yourself to wind or cold for at least 6 hours. SWEAT.

2) Yin Qiao (helpful at any point while symptoms are present with this type of cold): tablets available in office.

3) Acupuncture: get in right away.

Type of Pathogen: COLD

Symptoms (one or more may be present): Chills, little or no heat sensation, achy, headaches, stiff neck, no sweating, clear or white mucus, clear or white nasal discharge, cough, aversion to wind

Best treatment:

1) Try Ginger tea first. Purpose: To promote excessive sweating in order to eliminate a wind-cold pathogen from the body within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. Less effective if more time passes.

STEPS: Discontinue other herbal formulas as long as symptoms persist. Best done prior to going to bed. Note that your sleep may be disturbed. Bring 3/4 gallon of water and 10 dime-sized fresh ginger slices to a boil. Simmer 40 minutes. Strain. Drink 4-8 cups in a row until you a sweat. Cover up well. Do not expose yourself to wind or cold for at least 6 hours. SWEAT.

2) Yin Qiao (useful only if used within first few hours of onset with this type of cold): tablets available in office.

3) Acupuncture: Schedule treatment immediately.

Nothing in this document is intended as a substitute for your doctor’s diagnosis and/or treatment.

If you have any questions on this topic or anything else, don’t hesitate to call. (414) 332-8888

Type of Pathogen	Symptoms (one or more may be present)	Best treatment (If you are uncertain which type of pathogen you have, do not hesitate to call!)
HEAT	Feeling hot, little or no chills, achy, headaches, stiff neck , sore throat, feeling flush, yellow mucus, yellow nasal discharge, cough	1) Try Peppermint tea first Purpose: To promote excessive sweating in order to eliminate a wind-heat pathogen from the body within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. Less effective as more time passes. STEPS: Discontinue other herbal formulas as long as symptoms persist. Best done prior to going to bed. Note that your sleep may be disturbed. Bring 3/4 gallon of water to a boil. Steep 5 tea bags of organic peppermint tea in the water for 20 minutes. Drink 4-8 cups in a row until you break a sweat. Cover up well. Do not expose yourself to wind or cold for at least 6 hours. SWEAT. 2) Yin Qiao (helpful at any point while symptoms are present with this type of cold): tablets available in office. 3) Acupuncture: get in right away.
COLD	Chills, little or no heat sensation, achy, headaches, stiff neck, no sweating, clear or white mucus, clear or white nasal discharge, cough, aversion to wind	1) Try Ginger tea first Purpose: To promote excessive sweating in order to eliminate a wind-cold pathogen from the body within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. Less effective if more time passes. STEPS: Discontinue other herbal formulas as long as symptoms persist. Best done prior to going to bed. Note that your sleep may be disturbed. Bring 3/4 gallon of water and 10 dime-sized fresh ginger slices to a boil. Simmer 40 minutes. Strain. Drink 4-8 cups in a row until you break a sweat. Cover up well. Do not expose yourself to wind or cold for at least 6 hours. SWEAT. 2) Yin Qiao (useful only if used within first few hours of onset with this type of cold): tablets available in office. 3) Acupuncture: Schedule treatment immediately.