Protect Your Self From Swine- Flu with Acupuncture

Do you feel tired all the time?
Are you worry about the swine-flu?
Are you suffering from disease?
Do you want to change your life but not sure of where to start?
Nature never gives you a problem without a solution, and where one branch of medicine is ineffective, another can provide a powerful tool. Stimulating the immune system with 'modern' drugs, and even herbs, is difficult and often ineffective. However, several acupuncture points which are easily identified and stimulated can give a sluggish immune system a kick in the butt so that antibiotics, vaccinations and other medicinals can have a better chance of working.

The immune system contains receptors for endorphins and neuropeptides. It travels through the entire body contacting every cell. If the system recognizes cells, they leave them alone. If they do not recognize the cells, they attack, thereby defending the body against bacteria and virus infected cells. There are connections between the immune system and the central nervous system. The immune system responds to chemicals and secretes chemical messages. The immune system has nerve cells that connect the brain to the spleen and other organs producing immune cells. Stress can affect the immune system.

Organs of the immune system are called lymphoid organs. These organs produce the white blood cells that mediate the immune system. These white blood cells are called lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are produced in the bone marrow. One particular set, the T-cells, spend time in the thymus where they mature and develop the ability to distinguish self from nonself. They travel constantly through the body. A small number stand alert in the lymph nodes and spleen which have specialized compartments for different kinds of immune system cells. These organs all contain networks of nerve cells that allow the brain and central nervous system to influence immunity.

THERE ARE DIFFERENT KINDS OF IMMUNE SYSTEM CELLS

1. LYMPHOCYTES Small white blood cells that attack any potential threats to the body.
2. B-LYMPHOCYTES These B-cells were the first to be discovered. They produce circulating antibodies. Antibodies are tiny proteins that attach to bacteria, viruses and other foreign invaders (antigens). Each B lymphocyte produces only one kind of antibody. One attacks the cold, another attacks bacteria in pneumonia.
3. T-LYMPHOCYTES These are called T cells. They originate from the thymus gland. They do not produce antibodies but directly attack foreign invaders. There are different kinds of T cells, and each have different functions.
4. Cytoxic T cells These killing cells attack only one kind of infected cell or agent such as cancer cells, viruses , etc.
5. Natural killer cells (NK) constantly patrol the body looking for dangerous foreign cells. When they find a dangerous cell they attach and release toxic chemicals that destroy the invading cells by attacking cancer cells and bacteria.
6. Helper T cells These stimulate B lymphocytes to make antibodies.
7. Suppresser T cells These shut off helper T cells once enough antibodies are produced.

Communication between these cells occur by interferons, interleukines and other chemical messagers that govern the immune system. There should be a balance between helper and suppresser T cells. Acupuncture restores this balance.

The body’s way to defend against infections, cancers, viruses, and foreign substances is to identify, destroy, inactivate or eliminate them.
About our Acupuncturist:
Andrea Gurciullo, LAC, MTOM, Dr of Acupuncture studied Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Diego , California and earned the degree of Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine (MTOM) in 1998. Andrea is nationally certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology by the NCCAOM as well as being state licensed in NY, NJ and Rhode Island.
In addition to owning her own private practice in Garden City NY since 1999 she was an adjunct Professor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in NY. She also owned Nutrihost and herbal development company that created and distributed new herbal product lines that combined both Western and Chinese Herbs.
Dr Gurciullo can treat a wide variety of disorders including chronic pain of any etiology, Infertility, gastro intestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, chronic fatigue, smoking and addiction, weight loss and even undiagnosable conditions just to name a few.
Dr Gurciullo welcomes your phone calls and questions you can call her directly on her cell @ 516-425-4575. And she is now seeing clients at Atlantic Wellness 422 Atlantic Ave, East Rockaway, NY to book an appointment call 516-568-7788