Spring is here and after all those months of dry heat, not enough fresh air, winter colds and holiday parties, the wear and tear can really show up on your face. It’s time to refresh and rejuvenate your skin.
There are many options available these days for erase the sign of aging from the face; lasers, peels, injections and of course surgery. For those of us who would rather chose a mor…
by Michelle Gellis LAc MAc DiplAc
Recently cosmetic acupuncture has been getting a lot of media attention. Celebrities such as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie and Julianne Moore all have used Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation as a way to maintain and improve their appearances. Cosmetic Acupuncture represents a safe and
natural method to promot…
Eastern medicine is based on a system of wellness and prevention. Historically you went to your acupuncturist regularly for treatment in order to stay healthy. If you were ill you did not pay because it meant that your healer was not doing their job. Acupuncture has its basis in keeping the flow of energy flowing throughout the body, therefore nourishing all of the organs including t…
By Michelle Gellis LAc MAc DiplAc
Facial Gua Sha is a technique in which specially crafted hand held pieces of smooth jade are used to invigorate the skin, smooth out wrinkles and increase blood supply. Facial Gua Sha can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as Acne, Rosacea, Melasma and dark circles. Facial Gua Sha is used as part of a comprehensive acupuncture facia…
By Michelle Gellis, LAc, MAc, Dipl Ac
What’s the difference between a dead body and a living, vibrant human being? It’s the life force, the energy that flows through all of us. It is what animates us and enables us to move through our day.
This life force is known by many different names around the world. In China, it is called Qi (pronounced “chee”). In India, it is referred to as Prana…
Qi (pronounced “chee”) is a fundamental concept of everyday Chinese culture. At the core of Chinese medicine is the philosophy that Qi flows throughout the body. Qi is loosely translated to ‘life force’ that is part of everything that is alive. Where there is no Qi there is no life. Qi helps to animate the body and protect it from illness, pain and disease. A person’s health is…
According to Chinese Medicine, one of the most common causes of disease is repressed emotions. Emotional health is an integral part of Chinese Medicine. The seven emotions associated with disease are: anger, joy, worry, pensiveness, grief, fear and fright. As stated in an ancient text, the Su Wen, Chapter 8, our internal organs are portrayed in terms of their mental, emotional and spiritua…
In Chinese medicine “Shen” can be translated as Spirit or Mind. It is our consciousness, mental health & vitality, and our awareness.
The Shen lives in our Heart. If our Shen is disturbed, there may be insomnia or dream disturbed sleep. Our Shen resides in our blood, if the quality of our blood is deficient it will effect our mind. External or internal Heat (of various Organs) may…
https://www.elephantjournal.com/2017/09/acupuncture-the-real-fountain-of-youth/
In addition to pain relief, acupuncture has many benefits. Here are seven ways in which acupuncture can make you feel and look…
As we age our skin goes through many changes. Some of these changes have to do with fluctuations in our hormones, which can cause acne or dark spots or patches (melasma). For many women in their forties and fifties, adult acne can appear along with winkles, causing a double whammy! Even if you did not have acne as a teen, the surge of estrogen which occurs right before menopause or t…
