These concepts are not the norm in our Western culture. It seems that beauty is often defined not only by youth but by sameness and symmetry.  We tend not to be taught to honor the beauty of a sense of well-being, of a healthy glow or a kind and open heart.  What I find particularly rewarding about cosmetic acupuncture are the non-visual effects.  Yes, it can roll back the clock but it also has a wonderful knack to manifest healthy side effects and an increased sense of well-being.

Along these lines, skin care that supports these changes become part of the protocols.  Wabi Sabi serum has an earthy, grounding fragrance and is infused with Chinese herbs that enhances the effects of the of cosmetic acupuncture protocols.

Did you know that most mammals can make their own vitamin C?  There are a few exceptions and, you guessed it, humans are one of them.  Long touted for preventing colds, Vitamin C has many other important functions.  It bolsters the immune system, helps improve skin tone, helps with cognitive function, supports the cardiovascular system, healthy vision and has been reported to reduce cancer risk.

Looking at Vitamin C from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective it has many symptoms indicating there is a Vitamin C deficiency that are similar to  Spleen deficiency signs.  Bruising easily, taking a long to heal from bruising and sagging skin are signs of Vitamin C deficiency.  In Chinese medicine the Spleen energy correlates to digestive energy.  Spleen deficiency symptoms also show up as bruising easily, prolonged healing times, sagging skin, brain fog and poor muscle tone.  The Spleen’s function in Traditional Chinese Medicine is to hold things up and in place.  So, by improving collagen, cognitive function and strengthening the integrity of the blood vessels, Vitamin C appears to support Spleen energy.

A normal diet would be hard pressed to supply more than 500 mg. daily.  Vitamin C is safe to take but you should NEVER add a supplement to your dietary intake without consulting a professional.