Juice Up: 7 Things Vitamin C Can Do For Your Skin

Oh, skincare ingredients; I've tried so many, each claiming to be "it".  It seems like a new holy grail ingredient comes out once a month promising me young, smooth skin sans age spots, lines, blemishes, or wrinkles. So, I bite: I try it, slather it on my face, say a prayer and.....nothing.  So, I decided I would go back to what's worked for me previously: good old fashioned Vitamin C.  It may not be a new ingredient, but there's a reason it's been around so long: it simply works.  Whether you're a long time Vitamin C devotee, or fairly new to this ingredient, I've rounded up the top 7 ways including Vitamin C into your skincare routine will benefit you.

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Beyond Michael Phelps - Facial Cupping

Ok, we've all seen the purple bruises on Michael Phelps' back and know that he had cupping right before he swam to win the gold.  And that seems worth it - purple bruises < gold medals - but why on earth would I want to do cupping on my face? Can this possibly be the same procedure showcased on the body of America's most famous swimmer last summer? In short - yes, and no. One of the procedures I get asked the most is about facial detox cupping: "Does it hurt? Will it leave marks on my face? What is it good for? What are the results?" These are excellent questions and you will be amazed by the many benefits this treatment has to offer. In this short article, I will demystify facial cupping, show you a video of the treatment, and leave you running to make an appointment for yourself....

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Show Me Your Face, And I'll Tell You About Your Health

Did you know Chinese medicine views your face as a map indicating the overall health and wellness of your body? That means acupuncturists are trained to understand the systemic difference between a blemish on your forehead and one on your cheek. Are you ready for truly customized skincare, that heals your body from the inside out, and is tailored to your individual needs? Read more to find out how...

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Men and Midlife: 3 Tips for Navigating Sucessfully

The scenario is all-too familiar: a man in his forties or fifties who begins coloring his hair, working out at the gym, or trading in his practical sedan for a sportscar. Recently, this long-standing stereotype has begun to be taken more seriously by Western medicine - doctors and therapists are now getting the picture that men undergo real changes in midlife. However, Chinese medicine and other integrative modalities have long since understood the unique needs of men throughout all phases of life - including midlife...

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Are You Pregnant, Or Trying To Get Pregnant?

Then I am going to give you access to a vault of free online resources!  In your quest for a healthy pregnancy, you need all the help you can get. My friend and fellow acupuncturist, Heidi Brockmyre, is a fertility specialist who has put together the amazing Fertile Living Library.  In this library, you will find plenty of help for your baby-making journey, and it won’t cost you a dime! The Fertile Living Library is a collection of everything you can think of - quizzes ('How Fertile Is My Cycle?'), guided meditations, nutrition and supplement tips, fertility exercise vids, and more!  Click here to start exploring this amazing collection of resources and get the support you need.

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Purple Circles of Love: What Cupping Therapy Can Do For You

Cupping therapy is an ancient technique; it has early documented use in ancient Egypt (1500 B.C.), was used by Hippocrates in ancient Greece (400 B.C.), and first came to be in use in China during the Han dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.). At EAST, we value the traditional uses of cupping while embracing many incredible new clinical applications.  Read on to learn more about this incredible therapy:

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The Fifth Season

There is an extra season in Chinese Medicine: Late Summer. It begins late August and lasts through the Autumn equinox.  Chinese Medicine believes Late Summer belongs to Earth element. This season is represented by the element of earth, and the stomach, spleen, pancreas and muscles. In Chinese Medicine, the Stomach receives the food you eat and starts to break it down. The Spleen and Pancreas then distribute the nourishment throughout the body. The pancreas also regulates your blood-sugar levels....

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Do You Know Who Is Cupping You?

Did you know there is a difference in training between a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and other healthcare providers who offer acupuncture and other Eastern modalities such as cupping? Acupuncturists with a master's degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AOM) receive approximately 80% of their education exclusively in this field and undergo a minimum of 1800 hours of extensive clinical training. Other healthcare practitioners, such as medical doctors and chiropractors, may only use acupuncture and Eastern modalities as adjunct techniques in their primary practice.

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