Want flawless skin? Medication and skin
products not working? Do away with the pills and acne creams. As the doctor
says - it's all in the blood.
Traditional
chinese medicine (TCM) believes that the state of one's health is laid for all
to see in one's skin.
Bad
skin is the culmination of poor health, more specifically, poor blood
circulation. As the vital transport network in the human body, the circulatory
system delivers oxygen and nutrients to the trillions of cells in the body,
while at the same time, removing metabolic wastes and toxins from them.
As a
general rule, the efficacy of these functions degenerate with advancing age.
However, modern lifestyle habits can also cause the early and premature onset
of this degeneration.
In
addition, women are more prone to the phenomenon, bearing the natural burden of
menstrual cycles and child birth, with the first signs showing on their skin.
Pale complexion
As the
body's largest organ, the skin is most susceptible to the effects of poor
dissemination of oxygen to cells. And the most obvious sign is a pale, dull, or
even, ashy complexion.
Lack of
oxygen and nutrients to skin cells affects the regeneration process. This
results in uneven and blotchy skin, pigmentation or dark spots, and skin
discolouration.
Acne and problematic skin
Over
time, toxins and waste that are not effectively eliminated from the body build
up and affect various organs and systems, including the lymphatic system.
Stressed lymph nodes excrete toxins through the skin, resulting in acne or
other problematic conditions, such as dry, flaky skin, recurring itchiness or
rashes.
Slow healing scars
The
inefficient transportation of oxygen and nutrients slows the skin's
regenerative process, causing scars to heal at a much slower pace.
Wrinkles
As a
person ages, the epidermal cells become thinner. Good blood circulation sends
blood to your skin, keeping pores open to maintain fresh and healthy skin. This
helps prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Dark circles and eye bags
Poor
blood circulation results in less oxygenated blood, which appears darker,
sometimes purplish in colour. Because the skin under the eyes is very thin,
darker blood becomes more apparent, resulting in the appearance of dark circles
under the eyes.
Eye
bags are caused by retention of excess water under the eyes, which can also be
improved with circulation.
To achieve flawless skin
Traditional
Chinese medicinal prescriptions compose of herbs that treat blood
"troubles", and regulate qi and blood to treat poor blood
circulation.
Medicated
wine or tonic is one of the methods that have been used as a remedy for
thousands of years. Its effects include removing chills, improving digestion
and immune system, regulating qi, promoting restful sleep, as well as
rejuvenating skin.
Get to
the bottom of your skin condition by first improving your blood circulation.
The
Star/Asia News Network
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