Facial Rejuvenation and Acupuncture: Beauty within

Facial Rejuvenation and Acupuncture: Beauty within By Salin Perayotyucol, R.AC, R.TCM.P, BEcon(Hons) Yesterday, my patient came for a second session of facial acupuncture. She said after the treatment a week prior, she noticed the bright complexion of her face the next day. Two of her coworkers also commented on the firmness of her facial skin.  Another patient also sees the difference of her forehead that her furrow is diminished after the fourth session of acupuncture. Beautiful from inside out with acupuncture Facial acupuncture has become incredibly popular over the years. It is a natural alternative treatment. It can help treat the signs of aging and help with other health issues. It highly motivated not only baby-boomer demographic but also working population who go through emotional and social stress. Facial acupuncture is a full constitutional treatment that views the face as an extension of the channels of the body. Channels flow from the soles of the feet to the crown of the head. It is based on...
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Infertility with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Infertility with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Infertility with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine By Salin Perayotyucol, R.AC, R.TCM.P, BEcon(Hons) Credit: Photo by Janko Ferlic / Unsplash Acupuncture and herbal medicine as alternative treatments of infertility have great success for both men and women. They can improve the sperm quality and overlies functions and balancing endocrine system and hormones. Acupuncture and Fertility: The March 22, 2014 issue of Health CMI, there is an interesting article entitled “Infertility to pregnancy with Acupuncture and herbs” . The article suggests that several types of patients suffering from infertility participated in the study including those using IVF, IUI, and those using no biomedicine assistance. All types showed significant improved successful pregnancy rate. The researches cited prior investigations measuring the biological mechanism by which acupuncture enhances fertility. The researches note that beta-endorphins and related neurotransmitters stimulated by acupuncture causes the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). This exerts a regulatory effect on the menstrual cycle and ovulation. Acupuncture has been shown to enhance the micro-circulation of blood in...
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Pelvic Tilt and Lower Back Pain with Acupuncture

Pelvic Tilt and Lower Back Pain with Acupuncture

Pelvic Tilt and Lower Back Pain with Acupuncture  By Salin Perayotyucol/Webb, R.AC, R.TCM.P Receiving acupuncture back pain treatments can transform you. If you are experiencing pain from heavy lifting, chronic pain or strain, then acupuncture can offer continuous relief and rebalance of your body. Using acupuncture back pain treatments as a natural alternative assists with releasing any pain and assisting with your overall well-being.  Acupuncture Back Pain Success Story James was a patient who came in specifically for lower back pain to receive acupuncture services Qualicum, BC. He was a 65 year old truck driver. He said he suffered from back pain for many years. Pain was more on the right side of lower back  and  ran down to the right side of his leg above the right knee. I noticed that when he walked  into my office, his right leg was shorter and his right hip was elevated.  His right shoulder was also dropped down. His right knee was higher than the left. Examination...
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Acupuncture’s Treatment of Symptoms

Acupuncture’s Treatment of Symptoms

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 200 symptoms are treated with acupuncture. These are scientifically proven symptoms that are relieved through the use of acupuncture treatments. When working with a registered acupuncturist in Nanaimo BC or surrounding regions, you will find a complete sense of well-being through the therapies. What Symptoms Does Acupuncture Treat? 1. Bodily Pain. If you are experiencing pain, acupuncture treatments may effectively treat the symptoms. Back, neck, knee or other forms of pain are commonly treated with acupuncture. Tennis elbow, postoperative pain or even a sprain are effectively treated. The pain you may experience from a focal point in your body is treated by the release of endorphins. When inserting needles at specific meridian points where you experience pain, it activates the neurohormonal system in your body. As a result, extra endorphins are created releasing the pain you are currently experiencing. 2. Intestinal to Immune Issues. Acupuncture has proven benefits for internal issues that you may experience. Dysentery, Dysmenorrhoea,...
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7 Facts About Acupuncture

7 Facts About Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a sense of health and well-being. Considering acupuncture in Qualicum BC, or surrounding regions invites support for your mental and physical health. With these treatments, you can rebalance your body and release ailments you are experiencing. If you are looking at treatment but are unsure of the procedure, then looking at the following facts will assist the decision-making process and guide you into looking at the many benefits of alternative therapies. Acupuncture services in Parksville BC, such as Salin Acupuncture, guide you with treatments that assist with your well-being. 1. Is Acupuncture Painful? The idea of having needles placed in meridian points throughout your body may seem painful. However, receiving treatment from a registered practitioner for acupuncture in Qualicum BC or the greater Vancouver region, is not painful. Many individuals experience slight stimulation when needles are inserted into the body. However, many state that there is little to no discomfort. Sensitivity is the only reaction that occurs...
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Acne and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine) is very effective at treating acne. It works by reducing inflammation, infection and increasing circulation. The key is to correctly diagnosis the imbalance that is causing the issue then treat acne with acupuncture services Nanaimo, BC. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment of acne, identifying specific imbalances in the body of each individual. Correcting the imbalance does not just treat the symptoms or mask the condition, but rather corrects the root of the problem by encouraging self-healing of the body. Imbalance Differentiation: 1. Acne with red papule occasionally accompanied with itching pain, mostly occurring in the forehead, cheek, beside the nose, chest and back. In TCM, this acne type is caused by heat. Other signs of this acne type are dry mouth and like cold drink, yellow nasal discharge, reddened tongue, and yellowish tongue coating. Acupuncture treatment and herbs are used to clear away the heat. Some of the acupuncture points...
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Acupuncture for Anxiety and Depression Treatment

Acupuncture for Anxiety and Depression Treatment

Acupuncture which is the mostly widely used type of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a reliable treatment option for many health issues. It has found its way into mainstream medicine due to its widely proven effectiveness and lack of adverse effect. The procedure is conducted by specially trained professionals. Thin needles are placed in specific points in the body and are electrically or manually stimulated. These stimulations are believed to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation with acupuncture services Qualicum, BC. The use of acupuncture in the treatment of physical pain is widely known. A little known use of acupuncture and anxiety as well as acupuncture and depression. Anxiety and depression are the most commonly faced mental health problems in the world. Often times the use of medications are not helpful and are accompanied by adverse effects. The use of acupuncture and anxiety or depression as a treatment of anxiety and depression has proven to be beneficial as well as providing...
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Top 3 Benefits of Acupuncture

Top 3 Benefits of Acupuncture

Discover the Top Acupuncture Benefits Acupuncture is a type of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted in specific points of the body and electrically or manually stimulated. This is done by trained practitioners to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment. The stimulation of these thin needles cause the increase in blood flow and decrease of inflammatory mediators with acupuncture services Qualicum, BC. Acupuncture is the most widely practiced Traditional Chinese Medicine in America because of the acupuncture benefits. This has stemmed from its effectiveness in the treatment of a wide variety of illnesses, and in the relief of pain and stress. In 2007 according to a survey, in the U.S alone at least 3.1 million people had used acupuncture. The study further revealed that the number of acupuncture visits had tripled between 1997 and 2007. The use of acupuncture will continue to increase as the numerous benefits of acupuncture are beginning to be understood and appreciated with acupuncture...
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