Month: March 2023

Women (and men) often ask me, how can I look younger and feel more beautiful, naturally? My answer is always: Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? More importantly, how do you feel?

We all want to look and feel our best—no matter our age. Many women and men see their faces going through changes as they age. Perhaps your skin isn’t glowing as much as it used to, or it’s losing elasticity. Maybe you’re seeing wrinkles that you never saw before. These changes can affect our confidence and overall mood.

Wanting to look younger is not only a desire of modern society. In fact, alchemists going back thousands of years had the same aspiration—to develop a magical elixir of life that would prevent aging. Currently, there are many products and treatments available that promise a more youthful look—from creams and masks to Botox injections.

If you’re looking for a time-tested natural solution that will help you look younger, I whole-heartedly recommend Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture. Not only do I provide it to my patients, I practice it on myself (I’m in my 50s, but people typically think I’m at least a decade younger).

How does acupuncture work?

Acupuncture, a practice that has been in existence for thousands of years, increases blood and qi (energy) circulation in our bodies. It also opens blockages on our channels and meridians, which allows nutrients to replenish our cells. With Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture, cells are well nourished, which facilitates a glowing and supple look on the face. This also helps to enhance collagen production, which has been shown to slow the aging of skin and reduce wrinkles and dryness. Finally, when the fine needles are removed, the skin begins to naturally heal itself by creating fresh, young cells.

What to expect

Over the years I’ve carefully crafted a 5-step acupuncture procedure for facial beauty. We begin with the gentle insertion of needles on the face so we can release blockages and bring more blood circulation to the face and specific areas with wrinkles. Then you’ll receive a mild exfoliation with acupressure, which is followed by an herbal poultice mask (which a secret recipe that’s been in my family for more than 4 decades). Finally, we will finish with the insertion of tiny needles that will extend the effectiveness of the treatment.

The result? After just a few treatments, my patients tell me they see an unmistakable difference when they look in the mirror. More importantly, they say they feel more confident and beautiful.

As a second-generation healer, I’m passionate about helping my patients look and feel their best. If you’re interested in a natural solution that prevents aging and truly works, please contact me for a friendly and free consultation.

Everywhere we turn, it seems a new diet appears. People try certain diets for health benefits, to lose weight, to combat aging, and more. But which ones are best? During the past few months, I’ve encountered many people who are intermittent fasting:

  • A 41-year-old male told me that he’s doing it because he wanted to build more muscle mass.
  • A 30-year-old female said she wanted to lose 10 pounds, and was inspired to try intermittent fasting because of her friend’s weight loss success with it.
  • A number of men in their 50s told me that they are doing it because they want to boost their memory and live longer.
  • A college student said she wanted to boost her metabolism and eventually lose weight.
  • A breast cancer survivor in her 40s is doing it because she claims it will reduce inflammation in her body and therefore prevent cancer regrowth.

Many studies have shown that intermittent fasting is good for the all of the above mentioned causes, and many more, such as:

  • Increasing growth hormones.
  • Benefiting heart health by reducing LDL levels.
  • Increasing brain hormone BDNF, and thereby aiding the growth of new nerve cells, which may help to prevent diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.

There are three primary ways to do intermittent fasting. The first is the 18/6, 16/8, or 12/12 method: you fast 18, 16, or 12 hours a day and eat only during those remaining 6, 8, or 12 hours. The next method is the 5/2 approach, where you eat normally for five days a week, then on non-consecutive two days, you eat only once a day and limit the consumption of calories to 500-600. The third way is for 24 hours once or twice a week. The 18/6, 16/8, or 12/12 approach appears to be the most popular.

There is one common denominator about them, though: they all skip breakfast. But is this practice really best? In acupuncture, there is the Organ Clock theory, which goes back thousands of years. In this theory, each of our body’s organs has been appointed a specific time of the day. Those designated times are when the organs are most active. For example, the most active time for the stomach is between 7am-11am. This is when its energy is at its highest point, and therefore, when it needs food to process. If you don’t eat during these hours, not only you are wasting your stomach’s energy, but you are also depriving your body of nutrients it needs to reenergize after the deprivation of food overnight.

So, what happens after each organ’s peak energy time? This is when the energy of the organ is diminishes, and 12 hours later, it’s at its weakest. This means between 7pm-11pm, we shouldn’t be eating at all. Your stomach needs this time to rest, and this is the best time for it to not process any food at all.

The concept for this is simple: if you don’t correctly use a machine, it likely won’t last long. And this applies to our bodies as well. An over-worked any organ may eventually break down and become more susceptible to diseases, and the depletion of functionality.

What’s the best way to do intermittent fasting? If you apply the organ clock theory, you should completely stop eating and drinking (even water) at 6pm. Start your day with food while your stomach is at its peak energy, which is between 7am-11am (I recommend breakfast at 8am or 9am). This routine is not hard to follow, and you will still receive all the benefits of intermittent fasting. But according to eastern medicine, if you make organ clock theory part of your every day routine—even when you aren’t fasting, you will protect your organs and maintain better health overall. I’ve been practicing organ clock theory for decades. It has not only prevented me gaining weight, but it has helped me stay healthier as well.

If you have questions about the organ clock theory and intermittent fasting, contact me via email at soo-mi@purehealingessence.com or text at 212-629-7025.