Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation
Acupuncture has
been used to treat skin complaints and reduce signs of aging for
centuries.
In fact, facial rejuvenation acupuncture, also known as cosmetic
acupuncture, has a recorded history going as far back as China's
Sung
Dynasty (960AD 1270AD), when the Empress and the Emperors
concubines
used it to engender beauty and good health.
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture can improve muscle tone, increase
collagen
production, tighten pores and boost circulation and moisture in the
skin.
Moreover, when acupuncture is used to create overall balance within
the
body, the physical, mental and emotional patterns that contribute to
aging
are addressed, helping you look and feel younger.
The theory behind facial acupuncture is that hair-thin needles
inserted
along wrinkles and frown lines stimulate energy and relax the
muscles. This
leads to a tightening of the facial muscles, which decreases sagging
of the
facial skin, and an increase in the production of collagen, filling
in fine
lines and wrinkles.
Benefits of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Increases the production of collagen and elastin
Improves muscle tone (preventing further aging and wrinkles)
Improves local lymph and blood circulation
Softens or erases fine lines and wrinkles
Reduces the depth of deeper lines
Decreases bags (puffiness) under the eyes
Reduces or eliminates acne and rosacea
Provides a consistently smoother and brighter face
To look and feel years younger, facial rejuvenation acupuncture
offers less
risk, expense and recovery time than medical alternatives. While
this
procedure cannot reshape facial features, it is a more subtle
rejuvenation
that can take years off ones face safely and naturally while
improving
overall health.
Treatments are personalized for each patient. If you would like
to learn
more about facial rejuvenation acupuncture, please call for a
consultation
today!
The
5-Minute Acupressure Face Lift
Here is a 5-Minute
Acupressure Face Lift to smooth wrinkles and firm up the face.
To draining the lymph system and smooth the skin
Begin at the center of the forehead using the thumbs, and stroke
across
the eyebrows. Repeat 3 times.
With the pads of the thumb, move from the outside edge of the
eyebrows to
the hollow in front of the ear (Fig 1).
Using 3 inner fingers of both hands to massage the back of the
neck from
middle towards outside for 30 seconds with circular motion.
To lift and tone the face, chin and neck
Stroke upward in lines from the eyebrows into the hairline. Repeat
3 to 5
times (Fig 2).
Press on DU20 (the point on the very top of the head) to bring
energy
upward. Repeat 3 to 5 times.
Using the pads of the thumbs, stroke in a circular motion from the
eyebrow to temple to jawline and to the points below the eye. Repeat
9 to
12 times (See Fig 3).
For neck wrinkles: Stroke upward from the collar bone to the
jawline.
Repeat 35 times (See Fig 4).
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Detox program
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Spring
is the optimal time to detox the liver. This program runs four
weeks,
includes a daily drink which supports liver function and intestinal
health,
weekly practitioner visits with abdominal massage and a practitioner
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experiences
and questions. Because of the chemical load in our environment and
the
quality of our food supply, John recommends a focused detoxification
program at least twice a year.
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In This Issue
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Acupuncture
for Facial Rejuvenation
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The
5-Minute Acupressure Face Lift
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Recipe for
Nourishing Beauty - Sweet Rice Congee
Recipe for Nourishing Beauty - Sweet
Rice Congee
Sweet black rice,
when cooked with longan berries (euphoria longana) and Chinese
dates,
becomes a congee that nourishes blood and Qi.
In the Oriental medicine system of food cures, these three foods
work
together to enhance beauty and longevity.
The sweet rice promotes the flow of liver Qi, which helps keep
angry
feelings at bay and leads to calmness.
The Chinese dates (different from the Mediterranean variety)
nourish
blood and spleen, promoting restful sleep and mental clarity.
Longan fruit, a blood enhancer, was used by the ancients to add
luster to
the skin. From a Western perspective, we know that longans contain
large
amounts of Vitamin C and phenolic compounds, which may help to
detoxify and
protect the liver.
Sweet Rice Congee
(Taken from Ancient Healing for Modern Women, by Dr. Xiolan Zhao,
C.M.D.)
Ingredients:
6 cups water
1 cup black sweet rice (wash before using)
½ cup dried longan fruit
10 Chinese dates
2 tablespoons raw sugar
½ inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
Instructions:
In a large heavy saucepan, add 6 cups of water, black sweet rice,
longan
fruit, dates, and raw sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat
and simmer for two hours, stirring occasionally. Garnish with
ginger. Makes
four servings.
Note: All ingredients are available at most Asian grocery stores.
Author: Elizabeth G. Lynch
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