From a TCM practice, let's take a closer look at some of the best foods for a glowing, healthy skin:
Tremella Mushroom: Tremella mushroom, also known as 'Snow Mushroom'. It is a popular ingredient in TCM for its skin-enhancing properties. It has been used for centuries to moisturize the skin and improve its elasticity. Tremella mushroom is rich in polysaccharides, which are known to boost collagen production and promote a more youthful complexion. A popular recipe being, snow fungus dessert soup. Try something new and enjoy this popular ancient recipe for healthy wellbeing which will reflect in your skin.
Goji Berry: Goji berry, also known as 'Wolfberry', is a well-known food in TCM that has been used for its health benefits for centuries. Goji berries are rich in antioxidants, amino acids, and vitamins, including vitamin C, which plays a crucial role in collagen synthesis. Regular consumption of Goji berries can help promote collagen production and maintain healthy skin.
Chinese Angelica Root: Chinese angelica root, also known as 'Dong Quai' is a popular herb in TCM known for its hormone-balancing properties. It has been used for centuries to promote youthful and radiant skin. Chinese angelica root contains phytoestrogens, which can help boost collagen production and improve skin elasticity, making it a popular choice in TCM for maintaining healthy skin.
Astragalus Root: Astragalus root, also known as 'Huang Qi', is a powerful herb in TCM known for its immune-boosting properties. It has been used for centuries to promote overall health and well-being. Astragalus root is rich in polysaccharides and flavonoids, which have been shown to stimulate collagen production and improve skin elasticity, making it an excellent plant-based collagen source in TCM.
Dandelion tea: This detoxifying drink has diuretic properties, flushing away toxins from the liver, kidneys and bladder that would otherwise cause acne. It also cleanses the blood and improves digestion. Dandelion is a yin herb, so it shouldn’t be taken by those with yang-deficient constitutions (people with cold hands and feet who tend to be sensitive to cold).
Food is so powerful!
Further to skin support, is thru the ancient art of acupuncture. It is a safe, painless, non-surgical face lift. It is a method used to slow and reverse the signs of aging.
When to start treatments?
Skin damage and the aging process begin long before visible signs of aging appear.
Whether you are in your 20’s, 40’s, 60’s or beyond, no one is too young or old to benefit from the anti-aging and age-reversing effects that the acupuncture facial rejuvenation program offers.
When working with various patients, I determine where exactly to focus the acupuncture needles by assessing the physiological causes of these imbalances, which will vary from patient to patient. At Acupuncture & Wellness at the Moorooka clinic I also incorporate more modern elements, like LED light and micro-current therapy, into the cosmetic acupuncture service.
Nutrition + Lifestyle changes + Facial Acupuncture + Extras = Feeling & looking amazing!