Too Young to Look Old
In today’s society so much of our self-worth is wrapped up
in our appearance. Right or wrong, we
are judged by how we look. Just yesterday, I had a conversation with a patient
about how she felt she would be discriminated against if she looked her age. The
sad part was that I had to agree with her.
All of our lives we are told that beauty is skin deep, well
that’s true. As we get older we loose
muscle tone and our skin gets thinner,
drier, and less elastic. A lot of this
is due to collagen loss. Environmental
factors, stress, smoking, and diet can all play a part in speeding up the aging
process of our skin. There are different
ways to fight this.
One of the most notable is a botox injection for frown lines
or crow’s feet around the eyes. Take a
second and really think about what they are doing. Botox is botulinum
toxin. Yes, a toxin. Botulism is a disease that is causes
paralysis. Do you want to inject your face with this? Count me out….
A safer alternative is acupuncture. Facial rejuvenation with acupuncture tightens
dermal contraction, and increases the elasticity and collagen in the skin. The
cosmetic benefits can include:
A reduction or even elimination of fine lines
A reduction in harsh, deep lines for a softer fuller look
Improvement in acne and rosascea
Softer, smoother, more vibrant skin
Overall a more consistent skin tone
Age spots fade
Some general good health results that have also been
reported have included:
Reduced Hot flashes
Brighter eyes
Mild and depression and anxiety resolved
Improved digestion
More energy
Reduced headaches
A few tips for home skin care: Stay hydrated this will help prevent drying.
Gently massage the face to activate blood flow. Walk 20 minutes a day and
remember to breathe deeply.
If you are thinking of doing a little something for
yourself, why not try a safer and more natural approach?
For more information visit us at
www.allaboutheatlhnashville.com
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