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Your Next Step in Skin Fitness is the Acupuncture

By: Sara Musfeldt. The practice of inserting filiform needs into specific spots on the body and then manipulating those needles is a technique that many practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine have done for centuries. Many of us understand the practice, acupuncture as it is called, to balance the body's energy, or qi, which can be beneficial in relieving pain and nausea among other things.

What many of us don't know is that when it comes to skin fitness, acupuncture can work wonders. Acupuncture is commonly used in treating eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, and acne. In most cases, practitioners will recommend a combination of diet and herbal supplements to complement the acupuncture treatments.

Many claim that for acne specifically this combination of treatments can be more effective than benzoyl peroxide and antibiotics. The acupuncture needles used in treating acne can be placed on or near an actual pimple, but usually they are placed on the body at key points that are known to be related to the skin condition.

There are hundreds of points on the body identified in the practice, many of which are associated with skin problems. For instance both acne and certain types of eczema are treated by focusing on the points that promote cooling of the organs. A skin condition is a consequence of unequal energies in the body.

There are many ongoing studies intending to prove or disprove acupuncture's efficacy and many scientists cannot agree on how effective it really is. Regardless of the scientific community's feelings, more than 10 million Americans seek acupuncture treatment each year and most claim significant results.

Most skin spas are staffed with a provider or can easily recommend a qualified practitioner because acupuncture is common enough. Those that practice are required by the state to be licensed.

Acupuncture must be done in a series for best results, like most skin care treatments. With treatments two to three times a week in the beginning, you should plan for less frequent visits once your skin's fitness has improved.

Article Source: http://www.lifeweightloss.com

Author Sara Musfeldt developed SkinFitnessFacts.com to help people achieve fit skin. Her website has info on healthy skin diets, acne, rosacea, melasma, stretch marks, and eczema.

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