Boost Winter Immunity the Plum Dragon Way

Let’s go beyond vitamin C tablets and hand sanitizer. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers many ways to live in tune with winter while keeping your immune system in tip top shape.

Here are 3 habits to try this month:

1. Protect your Lungs.

The Lungs govern immunity in TCM, and are the first line of defense against external pathogens. Exposure to cold air and damp weather can weaken Lung Qi quickly – and therefore your defenses. Block these “pathogens” by covering your neck and chest when you go outside and post-training (especially if you’ve been sweating heavily). Change out of damp clothes immediately and avoid cold drinks after workouts.

2. Increase your Qigong practice.

Movement prevents stagnation, which is a common culprit in winter illness. And while you may be highly active or an athlete, intense workouts every day can drain your energy, especially in winter months. Instead, work in more Qi Gong time to help keep blood and energy moving without depleting your reserves. Need guidance? Take our course, Qi Gong with Tomm Voss.

3. Boost with daily liquid herbal extracts.

From prevention to faster healing, liquid extracts are one of the easiest ways to support immunity in winter. They absorb quickly, are easy to take on the go and can be adjusted based on how you’re feeling. For general daily support, we recommend Nei Wei Qi, which can help boost your internal defense system.

With a special winter immunity tea, a daily relaxation habit becomes a powerful immune booster.

Introducing the Shanghan Lun Defender Tea. This formula is adapted from Qingfei Paidu Tang, a classic Chinese formula traditionally used to support the lungs and immune system during cold-damp weathe

This formula is powerful, but gentle – so you can use it for daily support. Sip it regularly during training cycles, travel, or prolonged cold exposure to keep your lungs clear, your digestion regular and your immune system supported.