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Sunday, September 21, 2014
September 23rd is the first official day of Fall and with it we are seeing the late summer heat slowly giving way to the cooler temperatures of Autumn.
In Chinese Medicine this represents a transition from the Earth element, which governs the Spleen and Stomach channels, to the Metal element, which governs the Lungs and Large Intestine channels.
The interplay between the Spleen and Lungs in particular fuels our immune function making this a delicate seasonal transition for our health, and a critical time to strengthen immunity.
To help you make this transition as smooth as possible, here are 5 tips from a Chinese Medicine perspective that will help you bolster the Spleen and the Lungs, improve your immunity, and kick Fall colds and flus to the curb!
Top 5 Fall Health Tips
1.
Enjoy Slow Roasted Vegetables: Roasted Vegetables make the spleen happy, while
strengthening the immune system and drying dampness in the body. Dampness is a
huge contributing factor to weight gain.
2.
Eat Pears -
in Chinese Medicine pears can nourish Yin and help to resolve phlegm. A common
food cure for a phlegmy cough is actually to steam a pear stuffed with
Chuan Bei Mu or Fritillaria (edible herb) inside and eat it!
3.
Drink Room Temperature or Warm Water - hydrate hydrate hydrate! Autumn is an
important time to nourish the Yin of the Lungs in particular to prepare for the
cold dryness of winter. Yes, it rains perpetually here in the Pacific
Northwest, but many people find they still suffer from dry hands, elbows, knees
and feet during this time. That is due to the energetic dryness of the season.
Prepare now suffer less later.
4.
Try Goji Berries and Red Dates - Goji Berries are an excellent edible Lung Yin tonic, and
Red Dates are considered a “complex sweet” flavor that can tonify the Qi of the
Spleen. An excellent addition to Chicken Soup or morning oatmeal!
5.
Clean House, Eat Flax - The Large Intestine is about elimination, physical,
mental and energetic. The Metal element in general also craves order, so
this is an important time to get your house in order on all levels. Tidy
up, throw away things you don’t need, clear your mind avoiding or deflecting
drama, and keep your intestines doing the same with some Omega rich Flax -
ground seeds, or meal, is best - 2 Tbsp. per day.
6.
Get Acupuncture- Acupuncture can harmonize the
body’s energies to align with the change in seasons. This improves immunity,
increases energy and decreases stress.
Cosmetic Rejuvenation Acupuncture…
IS A
COMPLETELY NATURAL SAFE NON-SURGICAL METHOD OF REDUCING THE SIGNS OF AGING WHILE
REJUVENATING THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT!
'With cosmetic
acupuncture facial rejuvenation you can have more radiant, beautiful and healthy
skin. The term “cosmetic” is used because of the focus and expectation of the
outcome from the acupuncture treatment. The Cosmetic Rejuvenation Acupuncture
System focuses on a complete approach designed to improve the production of
collagen and elastin in the skin while balancing your body to improve your
health. The overall affect of this dual approach results in a younger looking,
firmer, revitalized face!
Treatments
help you fight the aging affects of gravity, pollution and other challenges to
your skin tone.’ ~Denise Ellinger L.Ac. (Co-creator and previous instructor of the Mei-Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System, she teaches the ABC’s of Cosmetic Acupuncture under the Cosmetic Rejuvenation Acupuncture System.)
Experience
the Multiple Benefits of Facial Rejuvenation and Acupuncture Combined!
•
Improves
muscle tone and dermal contraction
•
Increases
Collagen and Elastin production in the skin
•
Promotes
skin rejuvenation by increasing circulation
•
Reduces
or completely eliminates bags under the eyes
•
Tightens
sagging skin and jowls
•
Helps
to Eliminate puffiness by improving metabolism
•
Balances
hormones
•
Treats
hormone related conditions like Rosacea and acne
•
Brightens
the eyes
•
Tightens
the pores
•
Helps
to eliminate fine lines and diminish larger wrinkles
•
Reduces
stress evident in the face
•
Benefits
the eyes, ears, sinuses, thyroid and brain
•
Treats
and alleviates TMJ
Cosmetic
Acupuncture is a more subtle rejuvenation that takes years off one's face
safely and naturally while improving overall health.
Plastic
Surgery and Cosmetic Acupuncture have “the clock is always ticking” in common.
Aging does not stop! Patients who wonder if “I should just have a facelift and be done”, should
first consider the long-term effects and what their goals are. A facelift will
need to be repeated every 7-10 years depending on health, diet, sun exposure,
etc. Is this something you want to keep up? Cost, health, risk factors and
compromising a natural appearance are important considerations. Although Cosmetic
Rejuvenation Acupuncture is NOT a surgical face-lift it can turn back the
clock. Your appearance will always be natural and reflect your improved health
and the character you have spent a lifetime building. This is a procedure you
can do once in a lifetime or once a year. If you stop the process at any time
you will not have the issue of skin and soft tissue that have been surgically
altered.
If you
don’t have normal blood circulation, your face will look dull. Plastic surgery
can never improve your skin’s appearance or give it a nice pinkish color, or
give overall muscle tone to the face to make you look authentically 5-10 years
younger. You’ll look lifted and that’s it; No health benefits. It actually
consumes your vital force in the process of trauma and healing.
There are
two aspects to the benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture. One is the benefit of
‘local’ treatment and one is the benefit of ‘root’ treatment. Local treatment
directly addresses facial aging symptoms while root treatment treats the
underlying cause of facial symptoms such as hormonal balance, digestive
problems or emotional stress. Both local and root treatments are performed in
each session to provide the best and the longest lasting benefits.
With
Acupuncture, there is very little discomfort when the needles are inserted into
the skin. There is nothing in the needles. They are solid, not hollow. The
process is not painful and it does not require any down time. It does not cause
scars, bruises or irritation. You can go back to your normal life immediately
after the treatment.
Why Choose Cosmetic Acupuncture Over
a Surgical Face Lift?
Cosmetic Rejuvenation
Acupuncture is a painless alternative that has no side effects at all and is
very safe with no real possibilities of complications. Due to the trauma
created by a surgical facelift, the recovery time can be more than two weeks,
while an acupuncture face lift has no recovery period with no swelling,
discoloration or any bruising to worry about.
It is far
less costly than cosmetic surgery and is safe, virtually painless, has no side
effects or risk of disfigurement. Unlike surgery that may have an extended
recovery period with swelling and discoloration, there is no trauma from
Cosmetic Rejuvenation Acupuncture.
More and
more, women and men too, are looking for a natural face-lift, that is, a way to
maintain their youthful looking facial skin, naturally. Face-lifts using
surgery, or cosmetic face-lifts using products such as Botox injections, are
being replaced at least in part, by natural methods.
What is Facial Acupuncture
Rejuvenation?
Acupuncture
Facial Rejuvenation is a completely natural non-surgical method of reducing and
improving the signs of aging. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal supplements are
used to erase years off of your face. Each patient is unique and treated based
on the differential diagnoses of Traditional Chinese Medicine, helping the
whole body to look and feel younger by addressing the physical, mental and
emotional patterns that cause disease and contribute to the aging process.
How does Cosmetic Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Work?
In
Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory beauty comes from within. When the flow of
Qi, Blood, and Essence are not balance within the body it starts to age in a
way that looks and feels unhealthy. Acupuncture Cosmetic Facial Rejuvenation
works to restore balance making you feel and look more radiant. On a
physiological level, acupuncture has been shown to increase circulation of
blood and Qi (also known as life energy) throughout the body. Increased blood
flow can helps to maintain healthy skin and muscle tone by sending nourishment,
moisture, and "lifting" energy to the skin and muscles of the face.
Tui Na massage is used to increase lymph flow combined with acupuncture it can
help to strengthen the immune system; our skin is an essential part of our
immune system. The needles inserted into the face affect collagen and elastin
production, which will help tone the skin. Collagen is a protein produced by
our bodies that is responsible for our skin's durability and resilience.
Elastin is responsible for the elasticity of our skin. Sun exposure and aging
degrade and decrease the production of our collagen and elastin. Acupuncture
helps to stimulate the body's natural processes of cell reproduction and
growth. Needles are placed in the muscle motor points to re-educate the muscles
back to their original placement, thus the face looks more sculpted, more
youthful and lifted. Cosmetic Acupuncture is also known as facial acupuncture
and facial rejuvenation acupuncture.
What if I've had Botox?
Facial
Acupuncture Rejuvenation actually is recommended for patients who have
previously had Botox injections in the face. Cosmetic Acupuncture keeps the Botox
effective for a longer period of time and most people find they only need to
upkeep the Botox every 8 to 12 months rather than every 3 to 6 months!
I have had a facelift. Do I need
Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation?
Yes.
Overall facial muscle tone, circulation, collagen and elastin stimulation and
the glow from within are not benefits of a facelift. Scar reduction therapy can
be employed to break down the scar tissue for a smoother more natural
appearance as well as re-establishing the energy and blood flow through the
scarred areas.
What is Facial Acupuncture
Rejuvenation?
Facial
Acupuncture Rejuvenation is a non-surgical method of reducing the signs of the
aging process. Acupuncture techniques as well as a variety of Chinese medical
treatments and Chinese herbal supplements are used to erase years off of your
face. Based on the differentiated diagnoses of Oriental Medicine, the whole
body looks and feels younger by addressing the physical, mental and emotional
patterns that cause disease and contribute to the aging process.
Why get Cosmetic Acupuncture over
other cosmetic procedures?
•
According to 2013 statistics from the American Society of
Plastic Surgeons the average cost of a facelift is $6,550 while the total cost of a of Cosmetic
Rejuvenation Acupuncture series is $1850
- • No risks involved
- • No negative side effects
- • No recovery time needed
- • Requires no drugs or injections
- • Look like yourself but better! A very natural process
Are the effects of Cosmetic Acupuncture
proven?
A 1996
report in the international Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among
300 cases treated with Cosmetic Acupuncture, 98% had marked effects with one
course of treatment.
The
effects included:
- • Skin becoming more delicate and fair
- • Improvement of the elasticity of facial muscles
- • Diminished wrinkles
- • Healthier/brighter complexion
- • Overall rejuvenation not confined to the face
What are the effects of Cosmetic
Acupuncture?
Cosmetic
Acupuncture may erase as many as 5 to 15 years from the face, with results
apparent after a course of treatments.
Fine
lines may be eliminated and wrinkles diminished. Bags under the eyes can be
reduced, jowls firmed, puffiness eliminated, droopy eyelids lifted and double
chins minimized. Other likely results include: moisturizing of the skin with
increased local circulation of blood and lymph to the face; increased collagen
production, muscle tone, and dermal contraction; tightening of the pores;
brightening of the eyes; improvement of hormonal balance to help acne and the
reduction of stress. This brings out your innate beauty and radiance.
While it
does not produce the dramatic results of some of invasive procedures, it does
help the face look younger, healthier and more radiant without dangerous side
effects.
Since the
body/mind/spirit are all connected, negative emotions reflect in the face and
change the appearance of skin texture, color and tension. Acupuncture can
eliminate stress and bring out innate strength, vitality and health. Patients
will not only look younger but also most certainly feel younger. Science has
indicated that stress is the number one killer in the world leading to high
blood pressure, heart disease, and many other ailments. Have you ever
considered how STRESS can affect your face? And certainly, stress causes one to
age more rapidly (including in the face). Acupuncture is a great stress
reliever.
What is Scar Reduction Therapy and
who is a candidate?
Needles
are used to break down the scar tissue, which reduce it in size and thickness
for a smoother more natural appearance. Also, the energy and blood flow through
the scarred areas is re-established. Women with Hysterectomy scars benefit
greatly. Anyone who has had body piercing scars, surgery scars, scars from
trauma, especially keloid scars, benefit greatly from scar therapy. Facial
scars are especially important to reduce in size. Redness, unevenness,
sensitivity, numbness, tingling are all indications that the scar should be
worked on.
How many Cosmetic Acupuncture
treatments do I need?
A typical
course of treatment consists of one consultation and initial treatment followed
by 10 consecutive treatments twice per week for 5 weeks to achieve desired
results. While results are often noticeable after just a few sessions, a full
course allows deeper, more lasting results to occur. It is important to
understand that the aging process continues during the time following your
Cosmetic Rejuvenation Acupuncture series and additional treatments may be
needed based on age and condition of skin and health. Cost of additional
treatments will be discussed prior to occurring. Diet, lifestyle and illnesses
can affect the length of the results. When a patient experiences a dramatic
event in their life they can undergo a few treatments to help restore balance. After
completing a course of treatment, maintenance sessions can prolong the results.
Maintenance sessions usually occur monthly for a few months and then seasonally
for as long as you wish to maintain results depending on the reaction of the
patient. For some difficult cases, for example if the patient is older with
deeper lines, they may choose to repeat another 10 sessions.
How long does the visible
improvement last?
The
effects of Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation are cumulative and last up to 3-5
years after a course of 10 treatments, with maintenance.
Each
patient will be different, but usually each patient will need maintenance
treatments once per month for a few months or once per season. Cosmetic
Acupuncture diminishes the fine lines already existing on the skin and prevents
the skin from aging.
At what age should I start Cosmetic
Acupuncture?
Skin
elasticity starts to decline at the age of 21. So, it is never too early to
start. Typically, best results are seen in patients before the age of 55. The best
age range is between 20 to 65 years old. Even younger youthful skin will
benefit from cosmetic acupuncture to delay the aging process and keep the skin
glowing.
What is the Cosmetic Acupuncture
procedure?
An
Initial treatment to discuss a patient’s health history, including any
physical, mental or emotional issues in the patients daily life that need to be
balance and work on. The practitioner will evaluate what changes the patient
would like to see in their face and skin and what kind of treatment plan best
fits their needs. Each treatment involves the insertion of tiny acupuncture
needles, finer than a strand of hair, into specific areas throughout the whole
body. The needles are inserted throughout the body while a patient is relaxing
and comfortably lying down on a treatment table. During acupuncture, full
attention is given to help our patients relax in order to receive the most
value from their treatment. After each needle is inserted, patients report feeling
nothing or sometimes a vague numbness, heaviness, or slight tingling. However,
the treatment is effective whether these feelings are sensed or not. The
needles will be left in for 20-30 minutes while relaxing with soothing music.
In general, the treatments are very relaxing. Many patients fall asleep. After
the treatment, most patients experience a relaxing euphoric feeling. It is
quite common with the first one or two treatments to have a sensation of deep
relaxation or even mild disorientation immediately following the treatment.
These sensations pass within a short time, and never require anything more than
a bit of rest to overcome.
How long
are Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments?
•
Initial
visit is 2 hours because of the health history intake form, health history
evaluation, physical evaluation and acupuncture treatment
•
Cosmetic
Acupuncture treatments last between 1-1.5 hours
How
should I prepare for my Cosmetic Acupuncture treatment?
Patients
should eat (but not overeat) before an acupuncture treatment and should wear
comfortable clothes. Refrain from rigorous exercise for at least two hours
before and after treatment. Alcohol consumption is not advised. An evening
Facial Acupuncture session may keep you awake at night, so it is recommended to
schedule a session no later then 6PM.
Why treat the body as well and not
just the face only?
The
effects of Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation are not confined to the face. Each
acupuncture treatment is individualized according to their specific needs and how
each person is aging. No two people receive the same treatments because each
person's aging process is unique. Acupuncture points are chosen based on an
individualized differential diagnosis according to the Theory of Chinese
medicine. A diagnosis is reached by examining constitutional health issues and
any symptoms a patient may be having including complaints such as digestive
problems, acute or chronic pain, stress, insomnia, fatigue etc., all symptoms
will be addressed over the course of treatment and specific points will be chosen
accordingly to address all areas of health. Thus, the treatment is an overa ll
balance of your health as well as your appearance enhancing the beauty from
within. A patient’s wrinkles will disappears, jowls will tighten and health
will improves all at the same time!
Throughout
the course of treatment, other physical symptoms you may be experiencing will
also improve, even if the symptoms are not actively addressed. Treatments improve
hormonal balance; delay the graying of hair and hair loss associated with
aging. Patients often notice they have better quality of sleep, increased
energy, enhanced digestion and metabolism, strengthened immune system and
improvement of any chronic or recurring pain.
Are these new and unproven trendy
techniques?
Over the
last 4,000 years, more people have been successfully treated with acupuncture
than with all other health modalities combined. For thousands of years, the
Chinese have known that beauty comes from the inside. At least as early as the
Sung Dynasty (960 AD-1270 AD) Acupuncture rejuvenation practices were employed
for the Empress and the Emperor's concubines to enhance beauty. The Chinese
discovered and utilized ways to change the energy flow within the body to
initiate the healing process for rejuvenation. According to a famous Chinese
axiom, "Where qi goes, blood flows." Even for those unfamiliar with
the principles of Chinese Medicine, it is known that increased circulation
helps the body to look and feel better. Common sense would tell us that
treating the underlying cause of why someone is aging is preferable to masking
the outward symptoms and allowing further decline and dysfunction to continue
within the body.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
Yes. Nationally
Board Certified and State licensed Acupuncturists know the human anatomy well,
and insert needles in a safe fashion. The instruments used to penetrate
the skin are pre-sterilized and disposable after a single use. Acupuncturists
are well aware of the concern over infectious diseases, and take every measure
to insure cleanliness as all health care professional do. Bleeding rarely
occurs, and if it does the amount is minimal like a drop and in no way
dangerous.
If a patient has the following
disorders, they should not be treated with Cosmetic Acupuncture:
•
Hemophilia
•
Pacemaker
•
Uncontrolled
High Blood Pressure
•
Diabetes
•
Severe
Migraines within the last 3 months
•
Pregnant
Women
Do you reuse needles?
Never!
Needles are only used one time and disposed of in sterile sealed containers
after every treatment. We only use disposable needles, there
is no risk of infection from the treatments. The needles are sterile and sealed
in individual packages. Apart from being an unforgivable ethical violation, an
Acupuncturist could lose their license among other things. Being a health care professional entails huge responsibility.
What if I fear needles? Do the
needles hurt?
The
experience of having acupuncture is pleasant, relaxing and energizing. The
needles are hair thin, sterile and generally painless and never used twice.
Some
first-time patients have an understandable fear of the unknown but we know that respecting this fear and educating our patients about the
acupuncture process allays these legitimate concerns to allow his or her energies
to be focused solely on treatment and healing
Acupuncture
needles are hair thin, solid needles made from the finest quality stainless
steel. The point is smooth (not hollow with cutting edges like a hypodermic
needle) and insertion through the skin is not as painful as injections or blood
sampling. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is much less than when using
a thick hollow needle.
There may
be a brief soreness or pulling sensation, which means that your qi has
connected with the needle but there should be no pain.
Most
people who have had acupuncture would describe it as virtually painless or far
less painful than plucking out a hair.
How do you use Chinese Medicine to
diagnose my health?
Your acupuncturist
will ask a variety of questions regarding your specific complaint and general
health in combination with the information provided on your health history intake
form as well as Traditional Chinese diagnostic methods including radial pulse
reading and tongue diagnosis in order to come up with a personalized treatment
plan.
How do Chinese Herbs contribute to
the treatment?
Chinese
herbs are an important part of the Facial Rejuvenation protocol. Herbal
formulas are selected based on your constitutional diagnosis. Again, the
principle is that if the body is in balance and your organ systems are
functioning properly, the negative signs of aging are reduced. Chinese herbs
help to restore balance on a daily basis. They help to continue the effects of
the acupuncture between treatments. Also, sometimes more severe symptoms—for
instance hot flashes, night sweating, hair loss or even bloating and
indigestion—are more effectively treated with herbal supplement, rather than by
acupuncture alone.
What else can I do to prolong my
result?
Remember
to keep good mental or written notes of what your response is to the treatment.
As it important information for your practitioner to know so that the follow-up
treatments can be designed to best help your overall well being and your facial
rejuvenation results.
Herbal
supplements, diet and lifestyle changes, as well as facial exercise can enhance
the effects of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and further improve your health,
well being, and youthful appearance. As part of your overall Facial Rejuvenation
Acupuncture treatment such complementary therapies may be recommended.
Chinese
herbs have been used for centuries to increase longevity enhance beauty, and
address many other health conditions.
Addressing
diet and lifestyle factors that impact our beauty can help to enhance the
effectiveness of Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation sessions. Adequate protein,
for example is essential for collagen production and overall energy. Sufficient
sleep and proactive stress management also have a positive effect on our
appearance. As a holistic approach to health and beauty, Facial Acupuncture
Rejuvenation includes an overall evaluation of your needs in order to develop a
specific, personal course of treatment for each individual.
Do I have to believe in acupuncture
for it to work?
No.
Acupuncture is used successfully on cats, dogs, horses and other animals. These
animal patients do not understand or believe in the process that helps them get
better. A positive attitude toward wellness may reinforce the effects of the
treatment received, just as a negative attitude may hinder the effects of
acupuncture or any other treatment. A neutral attitude ("I don't know if I
really believe in this.") will not block the treatment results.
How do I know my practitioner is
qualified to do Acupuncture and Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation (Cosmetic
Acupuncture)?
Make sure
that the Acupuncturist/TCM Doctor is an NCCAOM and state licensed practitioner
trained in Cosmetic Acupuncture certified with the American Acupuncture Council.
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