Alternative Medicine Now

Can “touch-therapies” promote healing and wellness?

Well, according to the latest research documented in the Science Daily, the answer is YES.

For practitioners of Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, and Healing Touch this news comes as no surprise.

The acknowledgment came from Dr. Shamini Jain, UCLA Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research, Dr. Paul Mills, Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, and the Moores Comprehensive Cancer Center in San Diego.

This welcome nod was based on the review of 66 clinical studies measuring the effects of “biofield therapies.”

This review group concluded that there was strong evidence to support the claim that these complementary therapies helped to reduce pain intensity.

The article noted that a number of patients are currently using biofield therapies, even though there is very little scientific research to date proving that the therapies actually work.  The authors concluded that there was strong to moderate evidence showing the effectiveness of these therapies to:

• help reduce pain intensity
• ease agitated behaviors for people suffering with dementia
• reduced anxiety for hospitalized patients

The article went on to conclude that there is a “strong need” for further research and study, and they suggested specific areas for further research:

“In order to better inform patients of the potential benefits or non-benefits of these biofield-based interventions, clinicians and scientists within behavioral medicine should familiarize themselves with current theory, practice and research of such techniques.”

It seems like traditional medicine is finally ready to create a space where centuries old techniques and treatments can finally be taken seriously and not written off as so much foolishness.

This is certainly a wonderful outcome for supporters of energy medicine.

Thank you to Sharyn Gooder from Stateline Reiki for suggesting this topic to us.

If you would like to find a reiki practitioner in your area, please visit our online reiki practitioner directory by following the link.  And we look forward to your comments and feedback as well.

Is beauty skin deep?

We can pretty much all agree that the answer is a resounding “no.”

So if that’s the case, then the source of real beauty is something that originates from within.

And that means that beauty originates from your radiant health.  Looking good and feeling good come from the same exact place… your health!

Your health is reflected externally in the brightness of your eyes, the luster of your skin and the energy that radiates from your face.

Have you ever had a day when you felt great and it seemed like everyone commented that you had a glow?  So the question is, where does this radiance come from?

Your Radiance Comes From Qi (pronounced “Chee”)

Qi is the vital energy that is inherent to all living things.

Qi flows in a series of connected pathways called meridians that are linked to your internal organs. When the energy flowing along the meridians and organs is in balance, the body is in an optimal state of health.

Acupuncture, Non-Surgical Face Lifts & Natural Facial Rejuvenation

Every line and wrinkle is an indicator of the deeper processes of the body. Underlying health problems are identified and treated by the acupuncturist.

This allows the acupuncturist to treat the wrinkles and lines on a deeper level and not merely in a “cosmetic” way.

An acupuncturist manipulates Qi at specific points along these meridians to induce a healthy balance in the body.

Acupuncture will increase the circulation of energy, blood and lymph which will improve your face’s natural, healthy color and diminish wrinkles and eliminate fine lines.

Facial Rejuvenation with Acupuncture is becoming more popular.  Acupuncture facelifts have even been featured in the mainstream media, such as on ABC TV’s “Good Morning America” and PBS’s “Healthweek.”

According to a study published in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture; among 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture, 90% had marked beneficial results with only one course of treatment.

Acupuncture is…

• Less expensive
• More natural
• Non invasive
• Safer than surgery or Botox

Additionally, acupuncture has no…

• Side effects
• Toxicity
• Recovery time

So what is involved with getting a facial rejuvenation treatment?

The first step is determining whether or not you are a good candidate for facial rejuvenation.  Here are a few guidelines we use at AcuHealth Holisitic to help clients make their decision.

You are a good candidate for Facial Rejuvenation if:

• Your facial wrinkles are not excessive.
• You wish to avoid invasive procedures and negative side effects.
• You want to maintain not just your physical beauty, radiance and vitality in your face, but you also want to improve your overall health and well-being.

You are not a good candidate if:

• You currently smoke, drink alcohol excessively or use recreational drugs.
• You use tanning salons of sunbathe excessively.
• You have excess folds of skin from rapid weight loss.

For the best results 6 initial treatments are taken twice a week for 3 weeks.  Subsequent visits will be once a week for 2 weeks for a total of 8 visits.

The initial session is 90 minutes and includes a health history review and exam as well as an initial treatment. Each additional session takes about an hour.

Monthly sessions for maintenance care may be advised to retain and enhance the results.

For more information please visit my Acupuncture CT website. You can call me or leave a message here or on my website.

Your comments and feedback are always appreciated.