skin health & Acupuncture

Hormonal changes can impact upon the condition of the skin leading to hormonal breakouts, adult acne, pigmentation and rosacea. In general, acupuncture is believed to stimulate the nervous system and cause the release of neurochemical messenger molecules. The resulting biochemical changes influence the body's homeostatic mechanisms, thus promoting physical and emotional well-being. Stimulation of certain acupuncture points has been shown to affect areas of the brain that are known to reduce sensitivity to pain and stress (Hui 2010)

Acupuncture may help to treat hormonal skin issues through one or more of the following general mechanisms:

Reduce Inflammation

reducing inflammation, by promoting release of vascular and immunomodulatory factors (Zijlstra 2003; Kavoussi 2007);

Immune Cell Systems

enhancing natural killer cell activities and modulating the number and ratio of immune cell types (Kawakita 2008);

Increased Microcirculation

increasing local microcirculation (Komori 2009), which aids dispersal of swelling;

​If you are struggling with hormonal skin issues book in today to find out how we may be able to help you

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