💡 Why Scarves Matter More Than You Think

The Neck as an “Open Window”

In Chinese medicine, the back of the neck is like an open window into your system. Cold, wind, and damp — the three big culprits for fall colds and flus — sneak in there first.

Modern science backs this up in its own language: when the muscles of your neck tighten against a sudden chill, circulation slows down and immune cells have a harder time getting where they need to go. That’s why you can feel fine one moment and sniffly the next.

A scarf, believe it or not, is one of the simplest forms of preventive medicine.