Staying Well

September 1, 2011 by

It’s important to build our immune systems so that we can show up for all the things we do. A regular supplement program supervised by your nutritionist or nurse practitioner is a valuable individualized plan that keeps you operating at your optimum functioning level. This can change as you strengthen and need different or fewer things depending on quality of nutrition that can create wellness. For example, be sure you’re not eating things to which you’re unknowingly allergic–simple blood tests can determine this. Good habits help us to stay well and exercising discipline early on so addictions to the drugs sugar, salt, caffeine and other things don’t take hold and take over further diminishing the immune system.

When we hug ourselves, crossing our arms and hooking our fingers over our shoulders, we touch an important acupressure point that helps to boost the immune system–Triple Warmer 15 also known as Heavenly Bone. And who doesn’t need a pat on the back?

Another effective immune point is located on the crease of the elbow called Crooked Pond. These points help to take down a fever, release “pernicious influences” of terrible infections, and help with general well-being.  (Picture courtesy of WakoWa Salon: http://wakowa.wordpress.com/2007/11/03/acu-point-crooked-pond-large-intestine-11/.)

When you use practices such as acupressure to regularly treat symptoms or simply to tonify your system you bring the body to a better understanding of itself–it’s a body exercise which enable the body to kick in for you easier when you most need it to. One woman who received acupressure said, “It got all my body parts talking to each other!”. That becomes useful when you are challenged with an event such as the flu or common cold, chronic fatigue, earaches, bronchitis, insomnia, and a myriad of other maladies. Acupressure is a wonderful therapy for someone who is recovering from Chemotherapy to rejuvenate and protect the body. Overall, it can bring about balance and allow natural healing with little or no medication.

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About Alvina Quatrano, BA, LMT

Alvina is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and NCBTMB & FL Approved Provider, Certified Process Acupressurist, Certified Zero Balancing Practitioner and Mentor.
Alvina is a Certified Teacher and Mentor for Soul Lightening International. She also teaches Yoga, an Introduction to The Enneagram, Reflexology and a retreat type 2.5 day The Art of Holistic Massage.
She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and The International Association of Healthcare Practitioners. In 2011, Alvina celebrates 20 years with her business Holistic Healing Arts.