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Article by Darren Starwynn

Inner Balance and Outer Beauty:

Facial Rejuvenation: Good Medicine?

By Darren Starwynn, O.M.D.

Microcurrent Facial Rejuvenation is a natural alternative to harsh and often dangerous cosmetic procedures such as facial surgery, Botox™, chemical peels and dermabrasion. The popularity of non-surgical rejuvenation procedures is rapidly growing. There has been a 471% increase in the numbers of such procedures performed since 1997.

I have worked with a research team throughout the United States to develop a superior facial system called Energy Light Rejuvenation™ (ELR). ELR uses gentle microcurrent electro- combined with color light therapy. The microcurrents are applied at specific frequencies and polarities that match the body’s own bio-electric activity. This technology is an aspect of Energy Medicine, which is certainly a major future direction of health care.

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Article by Sharon Sherman

While the holidays are depicted in movies as a time of idyllic serenity and joy, we have all felt the realities of holiday stress. Financial concerns, gift giving, busy schedules, family obligations, weight gain and lack of exercise all play into the “holiday cheer”. These pressures can affect us physically, emotionally and spiritually often leading to anxiety and depression. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine provide a unique perspective and intervention for these common seasonal difficulties.

Anxiety comes in a wide range of manifestations, from mild worrying to more physical responses such as nausea, insomnia, shortness of breath and panic attacks. Some anxiety is a healthy response to the stress of daily life and new situations; however, anxiety that occurs randomly or excessively is a sign to take notice. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help balance both the mental and physical symptoms of anxiety and help to create harmony and spaciousness.

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There are many people who take anti-depressants for years and feel dependant on these drugs. But today, you can find alternative medicine for depression that have no side effects and are completely holistic. The drugs companies keep very quiet about it so as there sales are not affected.

Before looking at alternative medicine for depression, one’s body condition is taken into account. The intake of medicine varies from individual to individual. Drugs may have side effects such as rashes, tremors, dizziness, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections, disturbed dreams and excessive sweating. It is unlikely that one patient could suffer from all of these side effects while taking alternative herbal medicines.

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Women who are suffering from infertility will usually go to the ends of the earth just so they could finally get pregnant. And one of the options they look into are traditional Chinese medicine and infertility treatments.

With the Chinese associated with herbs and other traditional methods of healing, they have created their own methods in treating infertility in women. One of the common method in treating infertility is the wildly popular acupuncture. This treatment focuses on treating specific parts of the body that is known to be connected with body organs including the ovaries.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine has been around for thousands of years and for good reason – it works. While Western science has demonstrated its value in the field of surgical and urgent care procedures, Chinese medicine often provides better preventive and disease management care. Focusing on and using the body’s inner energy, or Qi, to maintain good health, prevent illness, and better handle chronic conditions, Traditional Chinese Medicine has been shown to eliminate symptoms of such “incurable” conditions as chronic joint pain, infertility, Crohn’s Disease, and a host of other conditions.

The fundamental idea behind Chinese medicine is that the human body is able to heal itself of many of the illnesses and injuries experienced, so long as the body’s energy flow, or Qi, is uninterrupted.

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“You’re my last chance, doc. I’ve tried everything.”

As an acupuncturist for 25 years, I’ve heard this many times. I can’t blame people, Oriental medicine may be very old, but in America, it’s new. People just don’t know about it, and what they do know may sound very strange. And let’s face it, the idea of someone sticking needles in you is a little scary.

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Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture (Complementary Medicine (Thieme Paperback))

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