For centuries, Chinese Medicine was used to treat a wide range of skin conditions ranging from eczema, acne, psoriasis, alopecia and many others (1). While throughout this time is was understood that disease was caused by a disruption in the body’s energy (Qi) and vital substances (Yin/ Yang and body fluids) (2), modern research now provides a more intrinsic understanding of the mechanisms behind acupuncture and skin health. Acupuncture may be used as a primary form of treatm

What is Cosmetic Acupuncture? Cosmetic Acupuncture, or Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is the practice of inserting tiny needles (0.12mm in diameter) into the layers just beneath the skin’s surface, as well as into the facial muscles that are responsible for producing facial expressions (mimetic muscles). A mixture of superficial (<1mm) and deeper needling (up to 5mm) are used to gain the best results from the various mechanisms that occur in the skin in response to the vari

As acupuncturists of the modern day, most of us have had at least some exposure to the idea of neurotransmitters and the various roles they play in acupuncture mechanisms. If we don't know exactly what they are, we've probably heard them mentioned in research articles or blurbs about electroacupuncture. Some practitioners attempt to bridge the gap to this complex land of elaborately labelled species of substances by finding more simplistic TCM equivalents such as comparing Yi