While I don’t have a fear of needles as such, the thought of sticking 50 into my face sounds, in theory, like something out of a horror movie. But in reality, this (mostly painless) process is an example of cosmetic acupuncture, a form of one of the earliest practices in ancient Chinese medicine, with historical records spanning back 5,000 years.
“Over time, Chinese medicine developed to treat all kinds of illness from cholera and even dermatological conditions,” explains Sandra Chiu, LAc, MSTCM, acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner. “Acupuncture works with the energy systems of our vital organs, known as Qi. That focus on deep internal health is often overlooked in Western beauty, with a focu
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