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In scientifically advanced nations, acupuncture is commonly used in the twenty-first century to treat a variety of illnesses, from
- gastrointestinal problems
- sexual dysfunction
- chronic pain
- giddiness,
- elevated blood pressure.
However, there is ongoing debate regarding the causes of its renowned effectiveness. According to traditional Chinese medical.
philosophy, the body's meridians, a complex network that has been painstakingly charted but never found, are the conduits through which qi flows and yin and yang are balanced. This is how acupuncture works..
Both ancient and new needling locations have been studied by contemporary medical. The kind of treatment is become trendier in the beauty section too.
The newest thing in the endless pool of opportunities that yawns underneath the spring of youth is acupuncture face rejuvenation. It offers an alternative to
- Botox and other injections
- surgery,
- chemical resurfacing for people
who would rather take a natural approach to their faces. And the holistic approach of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is the foundation of its power.
Smooth-faced naturopathic doctor Wong, in her early 30s, emphasizes,
"While I have patients who call it the acupuncture facelift, it
actually is treating the whole body and the whole person - it's just
not that wrinkle." Wong of Victoria has already attended two
seminars with Virginia Doran, a renowned facial rejuvenation expert
from Connecticut who has been to Canada to conduct seminars, after
being piqued by her patients' enthusiasm
- Deeper wrinkles may be lessened,
- fine lines completely removed.
- Reduced under-eye bags, firmed jowls
- reduced puffiness
- elevated droopy eyelids,
- minimized double chins
are all possible outcomes."
If monthly or seasonal touch-ups are added, the effects should last
two to five years for many people.
according to her.
Extensive claims are made on Doran's website, The Ultimate Facial
Rejuvenation Program, claiming the procedures can "as many as five
to 15 years from the face, with results apparent after just a few
treatments
Researchers, who see them as "trigger points" that cause the body to react physiologically.
Strong placebo effects are also clearly demonstrated, albeit it hasn't been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that.
| Aspect | Traditional Acupuncture | Modern Acupunture |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | Consdired as a sage when perfrmed by trained parcitionrs using thr needles | Risk include infection, bruising, rare complications |
| Cost | Cost vary depending the location, and how many session length, the insurance not coverd. | Some insurance plans may covert it |