As a practitioner of Chinese medicine for over 20 years, Katie Brindle, the founder of wellness brand Hayo’u, doesn’t just assess her clients’ symptoms, she also explores the underlying problems. And when it comes to colds and flu, Katie cites poor immunity as the main cause.
“If our immune system is weak, then our [pronounced ‘way chee’] or defensive energy – the first line of defence in our body – can be overpowered by the elements, particularly cold and wind,” she says. “This leaves us susceptible to external germs, bacteria and viruses entering the body and
