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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Ancient Calm
During stressful times, people are more and more looking at ways to practice self-care and turning to yoga and meditation to calm frazzled nerves. Acupuncture is a key element
of traditional Chinese medicine that can help with a variety of woes, from back pain to arthritis to anti-aging through facial acupuncture. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.
The technique seeks to balance the flow of energy, known as chi, by placing small needles at strategic points. The pain level is minimal to none, and the results can be life-
changing, bringing much-needed inner balance in times of turmoil.
Acupuncture is primarily used to stimulate and soothe the body. Anyone who is willing to take a few minutes each day can massage and press their own body, arms, legs, and scalp to stimulate the flow of blood and energy and to activate or release sensitive points.
Celebrities such as Robert Downey Jr., Sheryl Crow and Gwyneth Paltrow swear by its curative effects and the treatment is also helpful for stress and relaxation.
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