“Does acupuncture help you get over a cold?”

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“Does acupuncture help you get over a cold?”

I am a 27 year old male. I want to know if acupuncture helps you get over a cold?

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**Kaiti Wang** Acupuncturist Baytown, TX · Accepted Answer

Kaiti Wang Acupuncturist Baytown, TX

yes, acupuncture can help you get over a cold

**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

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**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Yes. Acupuncture with cupping, herbs, and sometimes massage works well for the symptoms and getting over the common cold.

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

Yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

**Elaine Wang** Acupuncturist Alhambra, CA · Accepted Answer

Elaine Wang Acupuncturist Alhambra, CA

Yes, definitely

**George Ku** Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA · Accepted Answer

George Ku Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA

Yes

**Qisheng Guan** Acupuncturist ventura, ca · Accepted Answer

Qisheng Guan Acupuncturist ventura, ca

Yes, acupuncture together with other therapies like cupping or tuina will have you get over a cold, releasing the symptoms you are having with the cold.

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Yes, it speeds the process of a cold. You may have it more severely than others for about 3 days, but then you're done, while others suffer through it for a week or two.

**Huan-wen Jonathan Fang** Acupuncturist Acton, MA · Accepted Answer

Huan-wen Jonathan Fang Acupuncturist Acton, MA

Yes, acupuncture can not only treat your cold, but improve your immunity. So you will not easily catch a cold in the future.

Jonathan Fang

**Howard Yang** Acupuncturist Long Beach, CA · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture accelerates the recovery of flu, including coronavirus COVID-19. From common cold to flu, acupuncture has been useful in promoting a quicker recovery from fever, cough, and difficult breathing. Even with the new viral strains every season, acupuncture and herbs have been instrumental in keeping up with the changes although the formulas have not changed. Because COVID-19 is a variation of flu, it can be treated with the same methods.

Acupuncture is a reliable way to quickly administer a treatment without having to go through the hassle of differential diagnosis because there are only two acupuncture point combinations. For an individual, one of these acupuncture formulas is optimal. Simply, the practitioner chooses one of two options from Yang Horary acupuncture points. In addition, choose only either right or left side of the body to place acupuncture needles. Do not give bilateral acupuncture because many people do not have a mirror image of the same points on both sides of the body. Besides, one-sided treatment is as effective as a bilateral treatment.

**Dr. Scott S. Lee** Acupuncturist Wheeling, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Scott S. Lee Acupuncturist Wheeling, IL

Hi,

Acupuncture helps with colds by helping the immune system as well as symptoms. Please consult your local acupuncturist.

Scott Sang In Lee

**Ms. Christine W. Miller** Acupuncturist La Mesa, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Christine W. Miller Acupuncturist La Mesa, CA

Yes, it can. Acupuncture can help with symptoms, i.e., phlegm, fever/chills, as well as boost the immune system.

**Rebecca Flack** Acupuncturist Indianapolis, IN · Accepted Answer

Rebecca Flack Acupuncturist Indianapolis, IN

Yes, acupuncture can help your get over a cold by supporting your immune system to fight off the cold and helping to decrease the symptoms.

**Marina Yanovsky** Acupuncturist Staten Island, NY · Accepted Answer

Marina Yanovsky Acupuncturist Staten Island, NY

The short answer is yes.

**Tatyana Yakovleva** Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY · Accepted Answer

Tatyana Yakovleva Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY

Yes, it will help

**Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet** Acupuncturist Ventura, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet Acupuncturist Ventura, CA

A cold has different symptoms such as: fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, and sometimes only congestion. Acupuncture can help alleviate the symptoms and strengthen the immunity. In certain cases, we recommend herbs to support the treatment to quicken the recovery.

Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.

**Sharis Aiazian** Acupuncturist Ramsey, NJ · Accepted Answer

Sharis Aiazian Acupuncturist Ramsey, NJ

Yes, it does! As an added bonus, it boosts your immune system to help fight not only the cold, but anything that can compromise your immune system such as allergies, skin rashes, rashes, etc.

**Mr. Michael andrew Chow** Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture has been used for everyday ailments. Getting over colds is definitely one of them and if you are currently suffering from a cold the goal is to speed it up so your body can get over it & build immunity immediately. If you’re expecting like seasonal allergies, acupuncture can be used to prevent it. If any fever and/or chills are involved, definitely see your primary care physician, especially in this COVID-19 season.

Live Happy,

Michael

**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

Yes.

**Yelena Kirillov** Acupuncturist Vancouver, WA · Accepted Answer

Yelena Kirillov Acupuncturist Vancouver, WA

Yes, it would reduce symptoms and length of a cold

**David Chen** Acupuncturist Whittier, CA · Accepted Answer

David Chen Acupuncturist Whittier, CA

Good afternoon,

Acupuncture does help patients get over a cold.

David

**Mr. Tae Yong Rim** Acupuncturist ANNANDALE, VA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Tae Yong Rim Acupuncturist ANNANDALE, VA

Yes. Its immune-stimulating functions treat all types of cold and flu effectively, achieving a quick recovery without side effects. Several clinical studies have demonstrated that Chinese medicine reduces the incidence of upper respiratory tract infections and shortens the course of illness.

**hana doustar** Acupuncturist beverly hills, CA · Accepted Answer

hana doustar Acupuncturist beverly hills, CA

Absolutely! Acupuncture and cupping can help the patient reduce a fever, and aid in respiration. Moxa can also help to warm the body. Gua Sha can help the patient sweat.

**Mrs. Qiong Wang** Acupuncturist Pittsburgh, PA · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Qiong Wang Acupuncturist Pittsburgh, PA

Yes, definitely, acupuncture can help boost your immune system, reduce the symptoms, and achieve a quick recovery without side effects.

**Jinhua Qian** Acupuncturist Windsor Mill, MD · Accepted Answer

Jinhua Qian Acupuncturist Windsor Mill, MD

Typically, acupuncture itself does not treat any cold, flu, or virus. However, it helps improve the body's immune system and accelerates the blood stream so that you get over diseases more quickly and easily.

**Ramona Whan** Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA · Accepted Answer

Ramona Whan Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA

Yes it can.

**Lawrence Kwong** Acupuncturist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Lawrence Kwong Acupuncturist New York, NY

Yes, acupuncture can help you get over a cold and also help with boosting immunity as well.

**Yolanda Seliga** Acupuncturist Park Ridge, IL · Accepted Answer

Yolanda Seliga Acupuncturist Park Ridge, IL

Hello & thank you for your question. Yes, acupuncture is great at expelling cold pathogens and boosting immune and lung function! Herbal medicine (along with acupuncture) can also help prevent colds if you frequently get them.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, acupuncture helps get over a cold.

**Brianna Viens** Acupuncturist Columbia, MD · Accepted Answer

Brianna Viens Acupuncturist Columbia, MD

Absolutely! I love treating patients who are struggling to get over a cold because it can work so fast! Nobody likes a lingering cold that won't go away. Book an appointment and I'd be happy to help you with that!

**Long Vi Vuong** Acupuncturist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Long Vi Vuong Acupuncturist San Diego, CA

Hello! Yes, acupuncture can boost your immune system to quickly resolve your cold symptoms.

**ryan bishop** Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl · Accepted Answer

ryan bishop Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl

Yes, it can help.

**Phranque Wright** Acupuncturist Chicago, IL · Accepted Answer

When a patient comes in for a cold/flu issue, it is best if they come early so that we can kick it out right away. If someone comes a bit later we can still treat them, in fact it usually brings them to "last day" type of feeling. The practitioner may use more than just needles i.e. cups, scrapping, herbs, etc. But with acupuncture alone a lot can be done by a well trained practitioner.

Find a licensed acupuncturist in your area and get help soon.

**Mozart Paiva** Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD · Accepted Answer

Mozart Paiva Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD

Works better on prevention, but can help by strengthening your immunity.

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Absolutely. Acupuncture boosts the immune and helps the body rid itself of the pathogen.

**Natalia Manko** Acupuncturist Torrance, CA · Accepted Answer

Natalia Manko Acupuncturist Torrance, CA

Yes, it does. It takes 1-2 treatments.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

It does. Acupuncture can help shorten the length of colds and flus and also prevent them with regular treatments during cold and flu season.

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

Yes, it helps your immunity in addition to symptom relief.

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Jeff Rippey Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO

In my experience acupuncture can be excellent for heading off a cold - like if your acupuncturist happens to catch it in the first day or two where you're experiencing symptoms. After that, acupuncture can help manage the symptoms a bit and may take a day or so off recovery time.

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