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"The Pros and Cons of Natural Facelifts"

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By Dr Susan Lange, OMD, L.Ac., and Rufina James, MM

The focus on Facial Beauty and looking good is such an important part of our modern culture and this can be traced back to ancient times.

Modern options, of course include, cosmetic surgery, Botox, Restalyn, other fillers, and makeup “cover ups” but while these certainly have their place and may even be necessary – especially if you live in Southern California – none of these techniques can replace the vitality and radiance of your face and your skin when you feel healthy, happy and alive!

We all know how awful we look when we’ve missed a few nights of deep sleep and how good our face looks when we wake up refreshed and energized. How about when we have dental work, surgeries, head injuries, old emotional trauma, car accidents? How does that affect how we look and feel? And what happens when those events don’t get released from our head, our neck, our shoulders and our face?

In Chinese Medicine we can assess the health of the internal organ systems, like your digestion, and physical stresses and strains in your tissues, by reading your face. What happens inside you, and what you eat, is revealed on your skin and in your face. So a tired face will be reflecting tired organs.  And then what you put on your face will affect your internal organs. It goes both ways.

The skin is the body’s largest organ. It is the “armor” that protects us from pathogens and excessive water loss, and helps insulate the body, regulates temperature and provides the sense of touch. Perhaps it is because we have so much skin that most of us take it granted, until it begins to show signs of aging, especially in the face.

The face tends to show the effects of aging more than anywhere else in the body perhaps because it is exposed to the elements more than other parts. Another reason is because, of all the skin on the body, the areas under the eyes and around the eyelids have the thinnest skin. These are typically the first areas to show signs of aging, in the form of sagging skin, “crows feet” and wrinkles.

Face and Skin problems can occur for many reasons both from external factors like:

• Head trauma and injury
• Car accidents,
• Dental work
• Old Birth trauma patterns
• Environmental stresses
• Surgeries
• Toxic cosmetic products, and procedures

And internal factors including:

• The skin being stressed and drying out
• Build-up of bacteria, pus, or excess sebum, as in acne and skin rashes
• Issues related to the liver, colon, and/or digestive process
• Hormonal imbalances
• Internal organ imbalances
• Anesthesia and medications
• Poor Diet
• “Normal” aging

Each of the above conditions requires a different approach that can be summed up as a yin or yang approach.

The more yin internal approaches focus on healing old trauma that affects the face and skin, and supporting the internal organ systems.

And the more yang external approaches are about what you put on your face and skin that don’t adversely affect your internal organs but rather enhance and rejuvenate you.

Essential Oils

Essential oils and beautiful skin are natural companions.

Ancient civilizations knew the nourishing and restorative powers of essential oils for skin and used them in their highest quality cosmetics and skin care formulations. In the centuries since, very little can match the versatility, regenerative abilities and effectiveness of pure essential oils on the skin.

The good news is, aromatherapy skin care provides natural skin restoration, can reduce fine lines and wrinkles, diminish age spots, even out skin tone and increase the elasticity and density of skin.

Essential oils work so well for the skin because of their inherent properties. Unlike chemical molecules, such as the petrochemicals found in many skin creams, essential oil molecules are small enough to absorb easily into the skin. They renew the skin by penetrating all the way down to the dermal layer where new cells are generated.

THE YIN AND YANG OF SKIN CARE

Yang oils are cleansing and energizing and recommended when skin conditions arise from bacterial or fungal infections:

• German Chamomile  — A gentle but powerful oil that promotes the regeneration of the skin and reduces inflammation. It helps support digestive, liver and gallbladder functions.
• Lavender  — Ideal for skin care as it prevents the build up of excess sebum and helps with acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and stretch marks.
• Oregano  — A powerful anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic oil and immune stimulant. Must be diluted when used on the skin, and only when an anti-infectious oil is needed.
• Rosemary Cineol  — Antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic, this oil stimulates and supports endocrine gland balance.

Yin oils soothe and rejuvenate the skin and are recommended when skin conditions stem from drying out or stress:

• Blue cypress  — Excellent in skin care to help the circulatory system and lessen scar tissue
• Clary Sage  — Helps with balancing hormones (especially female) and is helpful to dry skin.
• Patchouly —  Beneficial for the skin and may help prevent wrinkles and chapped skin. Although anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, it has a sedating, calming and relaxing effect.
• Rosewood —  Helps create skin elasticity and tissue regeneration. Gets rid of candida of the skin and slows the aging process.

To get started on natural approaches to facial rejuvenation and learn more about yin and yang pure essential oils, join us on our FREE teleclass. Just click on the following link for sign up details:

http://www.rejuvenatemyface.com/natural-facelift-teleclass

Some oils have both yin and yang properties and are found on both lists. These oils can be used alone or in blends. A well-blended combination of essential oils can do wonders for the skin, as in Essential Oil Beauty Serum http://tinyurl.com/EssentialOilBeautySerum

Essential oils can also be incorporated into natural bases and creams with additional ingredients such as rosehip seed oil and wolfberry seed oil for additional moisturizing and nourishing. For example, the A·R·T® Essential Oil Skin Care System (http://essentialoilworld.com/essentialoilreviews/art-essential-oil-skin-care-system) utilizes an advanced system of skin restoration that combines premium essential oils for skin, a proprietary anti-aging peptide complex and advanced enzymatic DNA skin reconstruction technology.

Dr Susan Lange, OMD, L.Ac. teaches the Natural Facial Rejuvenation Program in Los Angeles, based on a blend of the ancient principles of Chinese Medicine and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. This system includes self-care for busy people on the go.

Rufina James,M.M. is a natural health blogger, publisher and consultant. She has been the editor of “The Real Essentials Health News” for more than 12 years and has first-hand experience with many chronic conditions, as well as female and skin problems and the most effective natural solutions to them.

How to boost your Immune System and Beat those Bugs and Flus for a Brand New Year

Happy Chinese New Year: the Year of the White Rabbit!

To welcome in the New Chinese Year and to help you recover from the holiday flu, colds and bronchitis that have been doing the rounds, Julian and I bring you our Special New Year Edition Conference Call Recording.

We hope that this coming year will be a whole lot more healthy, prosperous and joyous for you. And we look forward to celebrating with you.

Here is our "Special New Year Edition: Immune Boosters & Bug Busters"

We're posting this call on our blog because of a special request as you will see below, from someone who followed up on our recommendations. So we hope that these tips will help you as much as they have helped others.

"Have you posted the audio for Holiday Conference calls? I found the information very helpful, and attribute adopting many of your recommendations to my, so far, making it through the season without any colds. If you remember how much of a problem that was for me a year ago, then you know what a miracle, indeed, that is, and I believe it would be very helpful to others as well."

We also invite you to celebrate YOU with us at our annual Los Angeles "Natural Facial Rejuvenation" Class on March 5th, 2011

Go to www.RejuvenateMyFace.com and get our Bonus "5 Minute Rejuvenator Tips" when you sign up early.

To your Best Health for a Brand New Year and a Brand New You!

Drs Susan and Julian Lange, OMD. L.Ac

Chinese Medicine Teacher Extraordinaire

She was my first Chinese Medicine Teacher in 1974 and     here she is with my Mum, Jane Hutson, in Hong Kong.

Frances was a wonderful teacher in the old Chinese tradition, big on Five Elements, herbs, Face Reading, Facial Analysis, Hand Reading, Hand Writing Analysis.  She had many gifts and skills and inspired our whole family. She was very big on Community Service and founded the Hong Kong School of Hygiene.  Her son Thomas is a practising chiropractor in Hong Kong.

Frances first taught me her Facial Rejuvenation protocol in the early 70s and I based my early classes "The Lazy Way to Looking Good" on her protocol. We also use her protocol in our "Natural Facial Rejuvenation" classes, that I co-teach with cranio-sacral therapist, Mary Louise Muller, – all these years later.

I recently met up with Maura Bright who practises Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation in London's Harley Street.  She studied with Daphne Youngson who was also a student of Dr Frances Wong, in the early days.

We are both excited to be reconnecting with our Ancient Chinese Medicine lineage.

posted by Susan Lange OMD, L.Ac at www.MeridianHolistic.com/HealthyLiving

Transformational

LEARN OUR UNIQUE FACIAL REJUVENATION SYSTEM

WITH NATURAL FACE LIFT MASSAGE (CEUs)

Watch our Intro Video at www.RejuvenateMyFace.com

Blend acupressure and natural facial rejuvenation techniques to bring softness and balance to your face, being and life energies

Lift Your Face, Lift Your Spirits with the Lange-Muller method of Natural Facial Rejuvenation!

OPTION ONE: LIVE NATURAL FACIAL REJUVENATION CLASSES (7-28 CEUs);

OPTION TWO:  NATURAL FACIAL REJUVENATION HOME STUDY COURSE, Level 1, CEUs

Natural Facial Rejuvenation with Face-Lift massage is a blend of the best of traditional and modern healing touch. The acupressure work is rooted deep in Chinese tradition and was taught to Dr Susan Lange, OMD, L.Ac by her first acupuncture teacher, Dr. Frances Wong, in Hong Kong in the early 1970’s. We blend this with skillful gentle touch that comes from biodynamic craniosacral roots to transform the face, the body and its structural balance.

We will be teaching Self Help skills so you do not need to be a practitioner for Level 1

In this class you will learn information and skills that help you and your clients to:

NATURAL FACIAL REJUVENATION, Level I

• Improve elasticity and tone in the skin, connective tissue and muscular layers of the face
• Enhance circulation of lymph, blood and chi
• Restore expressivity, joy and youthfulness to the face
• Bring relaxation to the whole body through contacting the social engagement nervous system
• Read and transform underlying stagnations, weaknesses and imbalances reflected in the face, – the yin and the yang.
• Evaluate your face for before and after assessment – Bring a mirror to witness the immediate effects of this technique!

NATURAL FACIAL REJUVENATION, Level II

• Increases acupressure contacts and the in-depth understanding for more powerful effect
• Completes the Dr. Wong acupressure face-lift sequence for an easy daily routine you can teach your clients
• Deepens exploration of fascial and muscular relationships of the face and neck for tighter, firmer skin
• Deepens understanding of the breathing face and tissue and bony relationships
• Deepens understanding of the five element personality and face shapes and their importance in face-lift massage to assess underlying issues. You will be learning an overview of Chinese Face Reading for this.
• Gives tools to work with releasing the tensions and weaknesses that create wrinkles, lines, flab and sagging, for greater tone and resilience
• Explores the complex issues that affect and are affected by face-lift massage, i.e. dental work, cosmetic surgery, environmental exposure and emotions

For student stories from our recent Natural Facial Rejuvenation Classes click here: www.RejuvenateMyFace.com

Mary Louise Muller, M.Ed., RCST , RPP, is a gifted biodynamic craniosacral therapist in private practice in Murrieta and Los Angeles, CA. She is the developer of Resonant Healing and an internationally recognized teacher and author. Mary Louise has been active in the healing arts for 35 years.

Dr Susan Lange O.M.D., L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, as well as a biodynamic craniosacral therapist, in private practice in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA. Trained in Hong Kong, and Europe, she has been teaching natural face-lift massage since the early 1980’s. She is also Core Energetics therapist (a form of body psychotherapy) and brings an in-depth knowledge of the 5 body/psychological types to the Natural Facial Rejuvenation classes. Along with her husband Julian Lange O.M.D., L.Ac, she opened one of the first and finest non-toxic holistic healing centers in Santa Monica in 1990.

Contact us at:

info (@)MeridianHolistic.com • 310-395-9525 ext 2#

Find us online at:
www.RejuvenateMyFace.com

Course Tuition for Natural Facial Rejuvenation Class, Level I One Day

$250.00 - full payment includes 7 CE hrs
$197.00 – reduced tuition up to 4 weeks in advance inc. CE hrs

$97.00 for returning graduates

Plus SPECIAL BONUS: "Five Element Mini, Natural Face Lift Chart" to use at home

Course Tuition for Natural Facial Rejuvenation Class, Level II, Three Days

Level II Three Day
$597 – full tuition includes 21 CE hrs

$547 – reduced tuition if paid up to 4 weeks in advance inc.CE hrs

Another SPECIAL BONUS:
If you sign up for both Level 1 & Level 2 more than 4 weeks in advance of taking your Level 1 class, the tuition for both Levels is $597 … TOTAL! (That's a $247.00 discount early bird special!)

Class Hours:
Level 1 One Day 9:30 to 6:00
Level 2 Three Day 9:30 to 6:15 Days 1 and 2
9:00 to 5:00 Day 3

Refund Policy- If a class participant finds it necessary to withdraw up to four weeks in advance of the Level 1 Class, the full deposit is refunded (less a $50 servicing fee). If a participant withdraws after that time, all tuition is nonrefundable, but may be applied to a future seminar.

Continuing Education Hours (CEUs) available.

Acupuncture Continuing Education Hours, 7 hours for Level I, 21 hours for Level II, (28 CEUs total)

Nursing Continuing Education Hours available. Provider approved by the Cal. Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12248 for 7 contact hours. Level I, for 21 contact hours Level II (28 CEUs total)

LifeShapes is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. 7 continuing education hours are available for Level I, 21 continuing education hours for level II. (28 CEUs total)

Contact: Meridian Center 310 395 9525 ext 1#    or info(@)MeridianHolistic.com

For student stories from our most recent Level 1 Classes click here: www.RejuvenateMyFace.com

Acne and Pimples: Top 7 Factors to Healing Acne, Pimples and Other Skin Conditions with Chinese Medicine

Don't we all hanker after a healthy looking face and beautiful skin? Worrisome skin problems can range from symptoms as excruciating as acne, pimples, psoriasis and eczema to simply having a sallow dull skin complexion. In Chinese Medicine there are some basic principles that we follow to heal skin problems such as acne, pimples, eczema and psoriasis. No matter what type of skin problem we might have it can be very uncomfortable and embarrassing if it affects our face. For long term skin and face health you need a multi pronged approach. Don't get seduced by the single quick fixes for acne and pimples and other skin problems that you read about on the internet – especially the topical creams that you put on your face and skin. They may be simple but they are usually not effective enough for face and skin health.

There are seven key factors that need to be addressed to have a healthy face and healthy skin. They are as follows: 

1. Treat the gut: leaky gut and parasite issues are in fact a big deal in the treatment of face health and skin health through Chinese Medicine. This approach is not well known or widely used in Western or conventional treatments. Conventional treatments focus mostly on topical skin treatments: skin and face creams, antibiotics and steroids which of course affect the digestion, kill off the good bacteria and can make the acne and pimples worse. When the digestion gets worse the face and skin get worse and it becomes one aggravating and frustrating, even embarrassing vicious cycle. So improving your digestion is an important step to improve face health and skin health and to reduce acne, pimples and other skin problems.

2. Improve your Diet: a simple first step is to determine if you are more Yin or more Yang. A lot has been written about general diet for the management of acne, pimples and other skin problems, for example avoid greasy foods, eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, go on a detox diet, but in Chinese Medicine we are much more specific. We hold the same general principles but why is it important to determine if you are Yin or Yang? Because then you can be more aware of the foods that are right for you and therefore be more effective in reducing acne, pimples and other skin conditions. If you're more Yang for example you would want to avoid hot spicy foods because they would exacerbate the heat toxin that is already in your body creating the skin condition of acne or pimples. If you are too Yin you would want to avoid cold or damp foods, which contribute to different skin and face problems.

3. Reduce Heat Toxins: in Chinese Medicine there are various forms of heat such as heat in the liver, heat in the stomach or lungs, heat in the blood and damp heat. Different kinds of heat can result in different kinds of skin and face problems.

4. Healthy Breathing: oxygenates the blood, improves circulation and lymph flow and helps the body, face and skin to detoxify so that acne, pimples, psoriasis and eczema symptoms can be reduced. Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Yoga breathing, – these are all good ways to improve the circulation to your skin, help your body detox impurities from the skin, get that heat toxin flushed out and acne and pimples on the skin cleared up

5. Avoid toxic skin products: these can contribute to the heat toxins in your body and skin and contribute to acne and pimples on the skin. Even in "organic" skin products you can find petrochemicals and preservatives that don't just irritate your surface skin but also get absorbed through the skin into your body. So read the labels and become skin care savvy. eg avoid methyl and propyl parabens, vaseline, and excessive use of skin creams that might have a petroleum base. Household and garden chemicals, household cleaning products can also create heat toxins which affect your skin health.

6. Release old Trauma: areas of your body where you have had accidents can be weaker than the rest of you and therefore be more susceptible to skin problems. Any area of trauma or emotional distress creates what we call "stagnation" in Chinese Medicine and contributes to heat toxins in the blood. This can manifest as skin problems such as acne, pimples, psoriasis or eczema.

7. Emotions: in Chinese Medicine bottled up emotions build and create heat just like old trauma, so make sure you de-stress as much as you can, to reduce the chance of acne and pimples on your skin and face.

Bonus tip: Probably the most important question that a doctor of Chinese Medicine should ask someone one with acne, pimples, eczema or psoriasis is "are you constipated?" This would also help them determine what kind of Yin or Yang foods and activities would help the skin. So make sure that you're not constipated and pay attention to the above factors for beautiful, healthy face and skin.

And get your FREE self evaluation copy of

"Are You Yin or Are You Yang? Why You Need to Know This",

to help you on your way to beautiful healthy skin

when you sign up for our monthly FREE Healthy Skin and Digestion coaching calls at http://www.MyHealthyDigestion.com

To Your Best Health

From Dr Susan Lange OMD, L.Ac and the Meridian Center for Holistic Medicine

“Our birth (how we come into the world) can affect our relationships, our beliefs, our digestion, our health and even our business and the way we die – until we heal it.” (Susan Lange, OMD, L.Ac)

Here is an article by another Birth Workshop participant, former KPFK Radio journalist, Flavia Potenza, just in case you missed her on the previous blog post.

Click on the next page to read her article and call us at 310.395.9525 if you'd like to sign up for one of our "Day One" segments: "Guidelines for Healthy Living: Accessing Your Perfect Healthy Blueprint". These workshops draw on the ancient principles of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to help you reclaim your health and vibrance. When we stop living from our distorted birth imprints and start living from our own perfect healthy blueprint Life changes! 

By the way, the Core Three Day workshops are usually fully booked months in advance, so if you would like to go on the waiting list for the next one let us  know and we'll be happy to notify you when an opening comes up. An interview is required

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