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Acupuncture 1 of 6 Ways for Youthful Skin

Ways to Improve/Maintain Your Skin

Acupuncture – Facial acupuncture has become increasingly popular in the past ten years in rejuvenating the skin. Reports have found facial acupuncture can reduces lines on the face and leave skin smoother and glowing. Acupuncture is a natural and non-invasive treatment that does not have side effects. Treatment can also leave one feeling overall more relaxed and at ease.

Green tea – Green tea is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help sooth and reduce redness in the skin. Some experts believe green tea can help reduce collagen destruction that leads to wrinkles. Try starting with even just one cup of green tea a day so increase your antioxidant intake.

Vitamin C – Topical vitamin C applied to the face has been shown to increase collagen production and protect against UV rays. When L – ascorbic acid, a type of vitamin C, is used, research showed the vitamin can improve pigmentation as well as inflammatory skin issues.

Reduce stress –Stress is not only felt mentally, but physically as well. Stress can cause breakouts due to an increase in hormones, making the skin oilier and lessening the body’s defense against bacteria. Make sure to get adequate sleep and give yourself time off for relaxation to calm the mind and reduce stress.

Monitor sun exposure – It is common knowledge that high amounts of sun exposure over the years damages your skin and causes wrinkles. Make sure to always wear sunscreen on your face to protect against harmful UV rays. Even if it is overcast outside, you are still exposed to UV rays. It is important to wear a high SPF sunscreen on your face year round to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer.

Omega-3 fatty acids – Increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids is not only good for overall health, but can also help reduce wrinkles and keep the skin looking youthful. These fatty acids can be found in salmon, nuts, seeds, and fish oil supplements.

Contact Meridian Acupuncture & Wellness to set up your Portland area appointment today!

Natural Facelifts with Acupuncture

No Need for Botox with Portland Area Acupuncture

Facial Acupuncture in Portland area. More and more Americans are turning away from Botox and invasive cosmetic procedures and finding that facial acupuncture is giving them the natural facelift they are looking for.
Facial acupuncture, which has seen a large increase in popularity in the past ten years, works by improving blood flow at the site of the needle placement and stimulating cell growth.
According to an article in the Daily Mail, inserting acupuncture needles “encourages the production of healing collagen, the protein which the body uses to keep the skin youthful and elastic.”
Patients have reported glowing skin after receiving a 30-minute acupuncture treatment as well as smoother and brighter skin the next day. Color to the face also sees improvement from the increase in blood flow.
Cosmetic acupuncture can reduce and soften fine lines in the face as well as reducing bags under the eyes.
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine work by addressing the body as a whole. Facial acupuncture will not only change the way your skin looks, but will improve overall wellbeing. Because TCM believes that every part of the body is linked to internal organs, it is believed that sagging skin can be a result of a weakness in the spleen, and dark circles under the eye are linked to a liver or stomach weakness. When acupuncture addresses these organs through specific points on the body, it returns the body to its normal function and as a result helps the problem areas.
Facial/cosmetic acupuncture is non-invasive and has no side effects. It is painless and not only helps rejuvenate the face, but reduces feelings of anxiety and stress. Acupuncture helps improve the body’s natural energy flow, called qi, returning the body back to balance.
Contact Meridian Acupuncture & Wellness to learn more about how acupuncture can not only improve and rejuvenate, but destress and relax the body and mind.

Revitalizing Your Skin with Acupuncture

Retaining a youthful glow and radiance in your skin is not a new idea, women especially have been concerned with this for generations. In China, documentation of these traditions can be traced back thousands of years. Most importantly, acupuncture is a very safe practice, and much less invasive than other options such as botox, chemical peels, or surgery.

Chinese medicine approaches skin care from the inside out – our skin health is directly related to organ health and our overall vitality. When you come in for an acupuncture facial, we will ask you questions about your energy, sleep, diet and stress to get a good picture of how your body functions as a whole.

Then, whisker-thin acupuncture needles are placed on the face and in the scalp to smooth wrinkles, brighten skin tone, and gently lift. It’s almost like having a facelift without surgery. The result is a nourishing, relaxing, full-body experience. A full course of treatment is 12 visits, with monthly visits following to help sustain your benefits.

How does it work? By having a clean diet and healthy lifestyle we promote the body’s natural ability to regenerate and to clear out unwanted toxins. The acupuncture needles work in a number of different ways, one such being by stimulating the body’s own ability to repair the skin.

If you have questions, or would like to give it a try, call our clinic at 503-692-9680.