Ever wonder why some people catch every cold that goes around while others never seem to get sick? Traditional Chinese Medicine has an answer: Wei Qi, your body’s protective energy and the closest thing in TCM to your immune system. When it’s strong, you’re resilient. When it’s depleted, every passing virus finds a way in. In this post, you’ll learn how your Lungs, digestion, and deep energy reserves work together to keep your defenses up, the telltale signs your Wei Qi needs support, and how acupuncture and moxibustion can help you build resilience before cold and flu season hits. Plus, simple daily habits that strengthen your immunity and a classic ginger-scallion remedy for that very first tickle in your throat. Minnesota winter is coming. Let’s get you ready for it.