Mind/Body Balance

Resources on Traditional Chinese Medicine

Welcome to our Mind-Body Balance Blog, where ancient wisdom meets insightful wellness guidance to nourish your whole being. Explore topics ranging from the foundational principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (such as the Five Elements, Yin and Yang, and Qi) to practical self-care tools such as Gua Sha for skin health, San Fu immune-boosting techniques, and rituals aligned with nature’s rhythms. Deepen your understanding of holistic health and integrate time-tested practices into your daily life. Let this space be your sanctuary for learning, balance, and mindful transformation.

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Western Medical Principles of Cosmetic Acupuncture

Microtrauma and the Skin’s Healing Response

From a biomedical perspective, cosmetic acupuncture works primarily by creating controlled micro-injuries at specific points on the face. When fine acupuncture needles are inserted into the dermis or subdermal layers, they cause microtrauma that is too mild to cause scarring but strong enough to trigger the body’s natural wound-healing cascade.

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