Celebrities Love Acupuncture
Celebrity trends come and go, but one trend that does not seem to go out of style is their love for acupuncture. The uses of acupuncture consist anywhere from smoothing out wrinkles to getting and staying healthy. EAST Integrative Medicine can help you to reach your health and wellness goals through the use of acupuncture, cupping, and cosmetic facial rejuvenation treatments. The following are a few examples of celebrities who endorse acupuncture and how it helps them:
Gwenyth Paltrow is a fan of both acupuncture and cupping, telling Oprah “I have been a big fan of Chinese medicine for a long time because it works" (Acufinder, 2012).
Jennifer Lopez dropped 15lbs utilizing acupuncture along with Chinese herbs and weight-loss treatments. Weight loss is a popular acupuncture treatment goal; acupuncture can help to not only reduce weight but help with cravings and digestion (Pepper, 2010).
Cosmetic acupuncture is a great way to reduce wrinkles, balance out oily or dry skin, clear acne, reduce dark spots and increase circulation. Celebrities who receive cosmetic acupuncture include Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie, Sean Connery, and Madonna (London Cosmetic Acupuncture, 2008).
Sandra Bullock receives acupuncture treatments three times a week whether she’s at home or on set. It’s in her contract that studios have to pay for it; she claims it is her secret weapon to looking and feeling young (Acufinder, 2010).
Lucy Liu loves acupuncture. Liu said in an Instyle interview that “I splurge on acupuncture. It’s preventative medicine. You go in once a month, and you get a little checkup so you’re regulated. It keeps you healthy. My parents used to get acupuncture. It has been a part of my culture and my life for a long time, and it really, really works. It can help you lose weight, it can help your skin stay young — and I’ve found it helps with jet lag.” Maybe that is what keeps this 45 year-old actress looking so fabulous!
Robert Downey Jr credits his good health to acupuncture and says it has “had a profound impact in all areas of his life for many years.”
Supermodel Elle McPherson says “I have acupuncture regularly and I see a Chinese doctor who treats most common ailments with herbs.” When she was asked how she stays so healthy she said, “I do choose to look after my body from a Chinese medicine perspective, which promotes and maintains wellness rather than treats illness" (Acufinder, 2012).
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