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The Next Step in Your Skin Fitness is Acupuncture 
By: Sara Musfeldt
For centuries Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners have done the technique of inserting filiform needles into specific spots on the body and then manipulating those needles. Many of us understand acupuncture, as it is called, to be the practice of balancing the body's qi, or energy, which can be beneficial in relieving nausea and pain 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.
For acne specifically, many claim that this combination of treatments can be more effective than antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide. The acupuncture needles used in treating acne can be placed near or on an actual pimple, but usually they are placed at key points on the body 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.
Many scientists cannot agree on how effective acupuncture really is and there are many ongoing studies intending to disprove or prove acupuncture's efficacy. Each year more than 10 million Americans seek acupuncture treatment and most claim significant results regardless of the scientific community's feelings.
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.
Like most skin care treatments, acupuncture must be done in a series for best results. In the beginning plan to receive treatments two to three times a week with less frequent visits once your skin's fitness has improved.
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Author Sara Musfeldt developed SkinFitnessFacts.com to help people achieve fit skin. Her website has tips for healthy skin diets, acne, rosacea, melasma, stretch marks, and eczema.
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