Holiday Tactics (Anti-Overeating)
We are about to embark on a two-month long festival of food. It's wonderful to share time and nourishment with your friends and family, but don't go overboard!
It's time to pull out all the usual tricks: Don’t nibble while you’re preparing food. Have a snack before a party if you suspect the goodies won’t be good for you, so you won't be staring at a sugar-laden table with a rumbling tummy. Save your calories for when they're worth it: Skip the storebought cookies so you can splurge a bit on homemade toffee.
If you do overindulge, use St-36 on the upper outer shin to promote digestion. This previous “point of the month” is great for nearly all stomach complaints, but be aware that it generates more gastric acid. If you’re having reflux, use PC-6 instead. This wrist point is also fantastic for nausea.
 
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Here’s what Joan Pilallis had to say:
"While seeing Sharon for something totally unrelated, the subject of cosmetic acupuncture came up and I was willing to try it.
After a couple of sessions it seemed that I was using less foundation to even out my "Irish skin," pale coloring with red blotches here and there. Along with the coloring, my pores looked smaller. Then my husband looked at me one night and remarked that I'd lost that "worried look", the furrowed brow.
Lines and creases became smoother after a few more sessions and just recently a friend of mine, bemoaning the lines from her lips, added that it wasn't something I needed to worry about. Those creases on my face had really diminished.
It's not a face lift or Botox, but I didn't want to look like a cat. It makes sense and it's completely natural!”
Acupuncture facial rejuvenation uses special, tiny needles used at strategic points. You can expect reduction or erasure of fine lines and the softening of deeper ones. Additionally, you may experience the firming of jowls and a reduction in the size of under-eye bags. Clients often report enhanced skin tone, increased energy and brighter eyes.
It works by increasing collagen production, improving muscle tone, and stimulating circulation of blood and lymph to the face. This improves and evens out facial color, moisturizes the skin, and reduces sagging around the eyes and neck. It helps eliminate puffiness by eliminating excess fluids, and reduces stress evident in the face.
Most people see subtle changes immediately, with a more powerful shift after a few sessions. Not surprisingly, if you are a smoker or sun-worshipper, you will need to make a longer commitment to achieve results.
Session of cosmetic acupuncture only are $45 and take half an hour. You can also combine this treatment with some types of regular sessions: Please call for more information. Packages of 5 treatments are available for $200 and make a great gift!
Point of the Month: Korean Hand Points for Pain in the Neck and Lower Back
Korean Hand Acupuncture is based on a representational system, where the hand reflects the whole body (like reflexology).
These two points on the back of your hand are easy to find and easy to reach. You can quickly treat your friends and coworkers, too. The points are between the metacarpals, the long bones in the hand. Simply press on the points with a fingertip (or fingernail if they are really hurting). Try both left and right sides. One may be tighter or more painful: Focus on that one.
Thanks for reading! Next month... Acupuncture for detox!
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