Want to Look Younger? Try Acupuncture By Marisa Fanelli Acupuncture can make you look younger. I’m not talking about cosmetic acupuncture, although that can be effective, too. I’m talking about using acupuncture to strengthen your five most essential organ systems—Kidney, Spleen, Liver, Lung, and Heart—so that you are systemically healthier. This can not only make you feel younger but actually prevent physical signs of aging. Remember that “organ” in acupuncture is different from organs as we think of them in Western medicine. An organ system in acupuncture includes the anatomical organ as well as the meridians that connect to that organ, the functional or energetic qualities of the organ, and even the associated emotions of the organ. Here’s how each of the five essential organ systems influences the aging process. Kidney Is the Aging King Kidney is the primary player in determining how we age. A deficiency of the Kidney system can lead to premature aging, causing you to look weathered, wrinkled, and old sooner than you should. Kidney is the system associated with hair and bones, so premature graying and osteoporosis are common in people with Kidney issues. Dental problems and poor hearing are other signs of a Kidney imbalance, as teeth and ears belong to this system as well. The reason Kidney plays such a big role in aging has to go with something called jing, a concept unfamiliar to most Westerners. Jing, which is made by the Kidneys, essentially is the fuel that keeps us alive. It is a physically intangible force that dictates how many years we have, and whether those years will be spent in good or bad health. We are all born with a certain amount of jing, and some people are dealt a better hand than others—their “jing jars” are naturally full. However, this doesn’t mean people with meager jing jars are doomed. Through lifestyle choices, we can affect how quickly we burn through our jing fuel. Getting adequate rest, eating right, avoiding stress, and using preventive therapies like acupuncture can all help preserve your jing and promote a longer, healthier life.
Posted on: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 18:38:29 +0000
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