Boost Your Immunity with Chinese Medicine Our first line of defense is our skin, otherwise known as wei qi, or protective qi. Not only do wind and heat offer transportation for pathogens, they can also elicit a direct physiological affect of opening and closing the pores of the skin’s exterior. Dry heat helps foster a hospitable environment to these pathogens allowing them entrance through the nose, mouth, and...
by Christine Dionese L.Ac at August 1st, 2009 at 09:08 am 
