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Two Natural Alternatives to Plastic Surgery
Going under the knife isn’t the only way to get rid of fine lines and cellulite. Let this be your guide to a couple of alternatives: acupuncture and cupping. Here’s the lowdown on the two procedures, what to expect when you visit your acupuncturist and what to expect when it comes to results. Acupuncture: the procedure If it’s your first consultation...
by Christine Dionese L.Ac at September 7th, 2009 at 07:09 am
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Boost Your Immunity with Chinese Medicine
Our first line of defense is our skin, otherwise known as wei qi, or protective qi. Not only do wind and heat offer transportation for pathogens, they can also elicit a direct physiological affect of opening and closing the pores of the skin’s exterior. Dry heat helps foster a hospitable environment to these pathogens allowing them entrance through the nose, mouth, and...
by Christine Dionese L.Ac at August 1st, 2009 at 09:08 am