Using Traditional Chinese Alternative Medicines for Acne Treatment
January 7, 2009Alternative medicine is any treatment that varies from the norm of conventional medicines. There are many different types of alternative medicines ranging from the use of herbs to procedures such as acupuncture. The possibilities of alternative medicine are endless. However, many alternative treatments have not be tested by the likes of the FDA. There are many scammers out there looking to sell you snake oil, so be wary before you spend large amounts of money on the next magical treatment. In this article we will be discussing the alternative medicine acne treatments that have been tried and tested.
Before we begin, let me say that many alternative medicines haven’t been tested as thoroughly as they should be, so we can’t know the true potential of such treatments. One thing is for sure, many people have tried the following methods and have seen amazing results, and at the same time many have tried theses treatments with little to no results. We believe this comes down to our individual body chemistries, and how they react with alternative treatments.
About Traditional Chinese Medicine
Alternative medicine’s origins can be traced back to the Eastern world. Chinese medicine in particular has grabbed the attention of many, as they’ve been practiced for thousands of years. Chinese medicine focuses on balancing one’s chi, the body’s natural energy. Chinese medicine focuses on the balancing of one’s chi, the said cause of disease, instead of the disease itself.
Chinese Herbs
Chinese herbalists are masters of the art of healing, and know the effects of each herbs impact on a person’s body. They typically use a mix of different herbs to create the perfect blend of healers. Herbs are typically processed into a liquid and are applied to the skin or made into teas to be ingested. For those not willing to consume this often harsh tasting concoction can typically get the blend of herbs in a capsule supplement form.
Acupuncture
Many people are aware of the ancient practice of acupuncture, but very few are aware of its possible effect on acne. By inserting tiny needles into the skin, acupuncture is said to open the pathways through which you chi travels, reducing stress, and restoring balance to your body’s energy.
These are just the two most popular ancient Chinese treatments for acne, but there are many many more. Almost every city in the Western world now has a Chinese herbalist or acupuncture specialist that can be reached very easily. A quick look in the phone book, or a Google search will return a wide variety of specialists to choose from.
I want to stress again how untested these methods are by Western medicine. Make sure whoever you decide to work with to treat your acne with alternative medicine is well respected. Avoid buying the latest herbal fads, as many of these products are unregulated, and can contain almost any number of ingredients. For example, it’s almost never a good idea to buy special herbal remedies from a kiosk in the halls of your local mall.
However, it is important that you keep an open mind about these things. Some Chinese medicines will in fact work, while others are just fads created by people trying to make a quick buck. Read up on these methods of healing and decide for yourself if you think something is worth trying; you’ll be happy you did.
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