Gee…How’s Your Qi? : Cosmetic Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation

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Author: Maddie Miller 

The mind, body, and soul require a sense of balance to thrive at the utmost capacity. There is lifeforce energy within us and the universe referred to as Qi, which enables our bodies to maintain homeostasis. Often our energy fields are thrown off balance by the presence of technology and other aspects of modern living. 

 

Ancient Chinese medicine aims to restore and regulate Qi through acupuncture, a form of energy medicine proven to open us to healing and contentment. Chinese medicine practitioners believe there are upward of 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways and meridians. These pathways create the desired energy flow (Qi) for internal and external balance. 

 

Acupuncture is the only form of energy medicine with licensed medical professionals in the United States. Energy medicine affects the energetic components of the mind, body, and soul to correct imbalances in the body and energy field.

 

The skin is punctured by hair-thin needles to activate electrical stimulation with specific, gentle movements. Biochemical changes invoked by acupuncture stimulate natural healing abilities and improve physical and emotional well-being. 

 

Chemicals are released into the brain, spinal cord, and muscles to effectively restore digestive, neurological, emotional, respiratory, and musculoskeletal functions within the body. Anxiety, chronic pain, and other ailments can be alleviated through acupuncture techniques. 

 

Individuals who undergo acupuncture report minimal pain and mild sensations of pressure and ache. Post-acupuncture, individuals feel energetic or relaxed. 

 

Cosmetic acupuncture has become the latest and most effective natural method to rejuvenate sagging skin and its overall appearance. It is known for providing the same benefits one may receive from facelifts and other invasive cosmetic surgeries, which require anesthesia with prolonged recovery time. 

 

This particular acupuncture technique increases blood flow and circulation to facial tissues. This enhances collagen production and improves facial color. Cosmetic acupuncture also stimulates cell repair and elastin production, all of which are ongoing after the procedure. 90% of individuals who undergo the procedure report significant visual improvements to their appearance. 

 

The benefits reaped from this procedure include and are not limited to, the eradication of fine lines, minimization of deeper lines, and firming of bags around the eyes and neck, The skin becomes noticeably firmer, and youthful, emanating a beautiful glow. Find a seasoned acupuncturist who has studied ancient, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and get your glow on!

 

 

Sources: 

Hopkins Medicine

Yinova Center

Image Credit: 

Turning Point Acupuncture + Wellness

 

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