Acupuncture
by Claudine S. Amirian, LAc, MSTOM
A youthful, glowing look; lustrous hair; and a fit figure are goals that Chinese medicine (acupuncture, herbs, Eastern nutrition) can assist a person to achieve. Here are five objectives to help beautify a person from the inside out and naturally postpone and reduce the aging process.
1. Delaying mental and physical aging. Acupuncture and herbs can improve circulation, regulate internal organs, such as the kidneys, and enhance circulation to the skin and hair. By boosting the kidney channel with herbs, acupuncture and Eastern balancing foods, one’s aging process can be slowed down and reduced.
2. Regulate hormones. Acupuncture and herbs can balance the hormones. Symptoms such as insomnia, hot flashes, irregular periods, depression, low energy and irregular weight gain can all be addressed and reduced.
3. Maintaining supple young skin, reducing existing wrinkles, and inhibiting future wrinkles and acne. Acupuncture, jade treatments, herbs and Eastern nutrition can create soft, lustrous and spotless skin. Acupuncture is used to stimulate acupoints—the sites through which the qi of organs and meridians can flow to the body surface. Stimulation of points can regulate the function of organs and meridians and enhance circulation in the skin.
4. Boost balance. Auricular acupuncture can boost the immune system, increase brain focus, help memory and manage weight (reduce excess pounds in order to increase energy and balance appetite).
5. Create long-lasting effects. The practitioner will work with the client to add foods, herbs, exercises and rituals that can address a person’s imbalances. TCM herbs and foods that are often prescribed for anti-aging include ginseng, Solomon’s seal rhizome, wolfberry fruit, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, ginkgo leaf, dates, raspberry fruit, angelica root, fleece flower root, black sesame, Ganoderma lucidum and pollen. Ingredients used in combination include giant Typhonium rhizome, peach kernel, Dahurian angelica root, Ledebouriella root and Biond magnolia flower.
You are unlikely to stay young by simply focusing on skin or physique or mental conditions. Only a comprehensive and holistic approach can help you achieve any substantial effect.
Claudine S. Amirian, LAc, MSTOM, is an acupuncturist, herbologist, Reiki healer and health coach. To make an appointment, call 917-309-2758.
