The Cutaneous Needle
Posted under Acupuncture on Friday, 3 April 2009 by admin
The cutaneous needle is also known as the plum - blossom needle and seven - star needle, which is made of five to seven stainless steel needles inlaid onto the end of a handle. It is used to prick the skin superficially by tapping to promote the smooth flow of qi in the meridians and regulate the...
Keeping the Skin Young in Chinese Ways
Posted under Traditional Chinese Massage, Traditional Chinese medical science on Friday, 20 March 2009 by admin
Internally, the spleen provides the source of blood and qi (vital energy), and the lung is responsible for disseminating the blood and qi to the skin. These two organs ensure the skin is constantly nourished; however, other organs also attribute to the smoothness of the circulation. Along with the...
Suffering from Hair Coloring – A Chemical Overdose
Recently a young woman in the U.K. suffered a severe reaction to a hair dye with chemical burns to her skin around her face, neck and scalp and a rash over her body. This is in line with reports of an increase in hair dye allergies. A survey in London found that contact dermatitis due to a hair dye...
Acupuncture Face Lift（2）
Posted under Acupuncture on Sunday, 8 February 2009 by admin
When it comes to signs of aging, nowhere is it more obvious than on your face. Unfortunately, your face is your most important asset in daily life. It's how people remember you and describe you. In this respect, it's truly better to be thought of as youthful and energetic rather than wrinkled and...
Acupuncture and beauty
Posted under Acupuncture on Sunday, 8 February 2009 by admin
The Ultimate Facial Rejuvenation Program or the Cosmetic Acupuncture, a new acupuncture-cum-beauty treatment recently developed by one Virginia Doran, "aims to correct the signs of aging both by local treatment and by treating the underlying causes of why individuals are specifically manifesting...