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Back in March our resident health guru, Sam Patel told you about the benefits of Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture to reduce lines and wrinkles on your face. Now it's my chance to find out what really happens! After an initial health consultation and a brief explanation on the procedure, my treatment started with a dry facial. Sam then pointed out any lines and wrinkles I had (not too many I may add) and then applied the acupuncture needles in the points around my face. This was pain-free. All I felt was a small prick to my skin, but it was strange seeing needles protruding out of my skin. The aim was to get the circulation of blood and fluids moving freely around my face. While the needles were taking effect Sam took my pulse to see how my general health faired up. Being new to this, I thought it was just to see how well my heart was beating. But there are low and deep pulses in various places along either wrist to see how healthy your organs are! I wasn't surprised when I was told that my digestive system was sluggish. Despite a healthy diet I never seem to run on full steam. Sam gave me a simple explanation. Eating one organic apple should give me nine out of 10 units of energy (it will never be 10 out of 10), my body was only turning it into four or five units - hence the sluggish days I have. I therefore had a needle inserted into an acupuncture point in my arm and my leg. After about 15 minutes my facial needles came out - which again doesn't hurt, and I had an oil-based face massage, which further stimulated the blood circulation. This was lovely and relaxing and already my forehead felt tighter.
I then had smouldering herbs called moxa that were contained in a pen-like instrument over my face to warm the deeper muscles followed by a cool roller. After the other needles were taken out I had a brief foot massage just to stimulate blood to the lower part of my body. I can honestly say my face feels and looks fresher and my forehead less creased! I was also pleased to learn that my digestive system was unblocked so any nutritional foods I eat should now be absorbed into my system for maximum benefit. Anyone wishing to look and feel younger should try this treatment. Rather than invasive surgery or chemical treatments such as Botox this is pain free and all natural.