March 2006
WHAT IS AGING?

Aging is the result of entropy. Because of chaos and disorder in our lives and our environment, we experience a weakening of our internal energy networks. Kevin Trudeau claims in his book, Natural Causes, that disease is caused by four conditions. We have:

1. Too many toxins in our bodies
2. Nutritional deficiencies
3. Negative effects of electromagnetic chaos
4. Trapped mental and emotional stress

In speaking of premature aging of facial skin, Dr. Darren Starwynn, OMD, L.Ac. says the following are contributing factors to aging:

• Sun exposure and damage
• Blocked pores
• Smoking, alcohol, drugs, coffee
• Inadequate diet; insufficient water intake
• Poor sleep
• Repressed emotions; stress; fear; anxiety

Very similar, eh? So, what can we do in this day and age to combat the ravages of our environment, our unhealthy lifestyles, and dangerous substances all around us? Can we not age? Probably not. But it is never too late to de-age, or slow down aging. We may even be able to reverse the aging process.

How? By rejuvenating ourselves. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine teachings, all disease of mankind is due to improper balance in the body. At the risk of oversimplifying the complex theories of TCM, suffice it to say that if we can discover and rectify the major imbalances of one's energy pathways, most diseases will cease to exist. When one is well and free of disease, we feel better, more youthful, more vital, happier. To ourselves and other, we look healthier, more relaxed, younger. Rejuvenated!

Getting rid of lines, dark spots, under eye bags, and sagging skin in the face can be accomplished by Botox injections, Restylane filler, and nip/tuck facelift surgery. They all work amazingly well. But what happens when the neuromuscular synapses are regenerated and muscle contraction is restored after the Botox wears away in eight months? What happens when the muscle substance, Restylane, which stimulates your body's hylauronic acid and is used to plump up caved areas, dissipates into the body and the hollows appear after six months? What must you do when your "lifted" face loses its battle against gravity once again and heads south? More injections, more fillers, more surgery. Well..

We can offer you a safe, sensible, and life-improving solution at Imperial Healing Arts. We can guide you toward better health and wellness, better physical appearance, and many less wrinkles through acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy that will be long lasting.

Call us today and find out. Inquire about our complimentary 30 minute mini-evaluation for facial rejuvenation. The number is 212.319.5757.