Read on to learn more about the TCM perspective on the causes of acne, how it is usually identified, and some treatments/ solutions that can help.
How well do you know about the relationship between your diet and acne? What are the foods you should avoid or consume less of? Physician Hao Li breaks it down for us!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your face reflects your inner health status. Mien Shiang, also known as Chinese face mapping, originated 3000 years ago and used to view the face as a body map with each facial area connecting to different organ systems. Physician Chelsea shares more.
Acne happens when dead skin cells, bacteria, and/or oil builds up and clogs our hair follicles, forming whiteheads and blackheads. When inflammation happens, pimples or even cysts will form. Usually occurring on the face, chest and back, it is a skin condition that leaves people exasperated as it can affect their confidence and self-esteem. Not only that, acne can be painful, itchy, and some might take a long time to heal.
Throughout the ages, it has been the dream of many to achieve supple and radiant skin. This external radiance can be achieved through natural and holistic means. However, one very common problem is the appearance of Acne Vulgaris.
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Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as facial acupuncture, is a means of targeted treatment administered by TCM physicians to manage skin health through localised and channelled healing.
If you followed Rio 2016, you may have noticed the cupping spots on Michael Phelps and some of the athletes. However, this ‘trending’ therapy is not new. Egyptians had been using it from as early as 1550 BC.There are different types of cupping techniques such as the stationary cupping, massage cupping, flash cupping, wet cupping […]
We are all aware that acupuncture relieves physical discomfort and internal ailments. However, do you know that acupuncture can combat acne too?