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Also, whilst this is obviously NOT the point of this post (which is clearly about accepting and loving your wrinkles)- smiling and using your facial muscles actually keeps you looking younger. Using muscles also helps keep your bone density up, which goes down as we age. And last, using muscles will tighten your skin and repair your fascia (to a point). Kids smile ~400 times a day and often have very expressive facial movements compared to adults who smile ~20 times a day. We definitely associate strong facial muscles with youth.

And this is why I think younger generations are starting to look older - facial muscle atrophy from staring at screens dissociatively instead of interacting face to face.

This is also why I think injectables often look uncanny, especially when the face is in motion. Botox works AMAZING as a medicine, but it will cause muscle atrophy. Maybe you need that for your masseter for TMJ (or want it for cosmetic reasons), which is fine. But when that muscle becomes smaller, you may get some skin laxity as well. And that's true of any muscle injected on the face.

Especially for undereye hollowing, which is an area of the face supplied by a terminal blood vessel (so people with chronic vasoconstriction due to allergies, diabetes, ptsd/anxiety, stimulant use, etc, will already have some smaller muscles at terminal blood vessels), using Botox can worsen wrinkling (usually used nearby on crows feet or bunny lines or nasolabial lines). For these muscles, getting your pump on with facial exercises (which you can do for free) will help the best to getting blood supply there and fuller muscles. Massage and gua sha can also help with blood flow there.

But instead people are advised by professionals to use hyaluronic acid fillers to add fullness. However, filler/hyaluronic acid migrates with muscle use. Think of your fascia as being a system of rivers on land - when you move your muscles, they squeeze the HA acid out of the compressed area above in the skin, it's akin to an area getting rainfall - the rain will run off in channels and those channels over time become wider and water more efficiently travels through those channels. With wrinkles, the hyaluronic acid is traveling through channels in the fascia which aren't able to be dammed up as we age and deal with oxidative stress including UV damage (microneedling and chemical exfoliants work partially because they damage these channels and force repair; but this is also why occasionally people will sometimes have an adverse reaction of worse wrinkles when their body cant keep up with repairing the damage). So when you get HA filler, you're just adding even more rainfall, worsening the fascia issue that is causing the wrinkles. And sometimes the HA filler is bigger than your natural HA, so it widens those channels much worse than if you never got it. And again, HA filler is a great medical tool for certain other conditions but it should be used mindfully.

So people get botox to stop the filler from migrating, which makes muscle atrophy worse, which causes worse sagging and more muscle wasting, which requires more HA filler... All to look like you use your facial muscles like a kid does. All to look happy. It's messed up. Just be happy and use your face.

WHY THE FUCK do people have a problem with smile lines ?? you don’t like that your face shows evidence of you being happy??? why are you so afraid of aging to the point that ur afraid to smile? this is not okay

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5 Hobbies for Adults to Try

5 Hobbies for Adults to Try https://laurenwestrom.com/5-hobbies-for-adults-to-try/ A hobby is something that you can do that you’re passionate about. It doesn’t necessarily have to be building model trains or collecting coins. We’ve searched the internet for several hours to find some of the most interesting activities that people can do that are both fun and affordable. We’ve compiled a list of the best hobbies; whether you’re looking to improve your skills or bond with your friends, we’ve got you covered. Pizza Making  This simple pizza recipe is made with a bag of pizza dough that you can easily find at your local grocery store. You can then start adding your favorite ingredients to the dough, roll it out, and create your own pizza pie. After you’ve gotten the hang of it, you can invest in some tools, such as a pizza oven that you can use on your grill or a stone pizza that will keep the crust crisp and delicious. Gua Sha One of the best ways to improve self-care is through gua sha, which is a Chinese practice that involves massaging the skin using a stone. Doing it right requires learning from a pro. YouTube videos are a great way to start, and Sandra Chiu, L.Ac., has great instructional videos that you can watch.  Calligraphy Learning how to write properly in calligraphy can add a lot to your life, whether you’re planning on improving your note-taking skills or raising your stationery game. There are tons of resources online that you can use to get the hang of it, but be careful with pens. Gardening Although this may seem daunting, starting out with a small herb garden or a few low-maintenance plants can be a great way to keep busy and keep yourself occupied. Themed dinner parties Having a themed dinner party is a great way to debrief after a hectic week, especially since it’s safer to have vaccinated friends over. Some of the best ideas that we’ve seen are “1997 Romeo and Juliet,” “Studio 54,” and “Positano, Italy.” You’ll be able to come up with even better ones too! Nature Photography Getting outside and taking photos can make you appreciate life more. Even if you don’t have a digital camera, I’m all for iPhone photography. Instagram is my next stop. Self-defense Getting the hang of self-defense can be a great way to keep yourself safe, especially since it’s a wild world out there. There are plenty of free self-defense classes that you can take online, such as the one offered by the SEPS Women’s Self-Defense Program. Puzzling Puzzles are a great way to keep yourself occupied and motivated, as they can provide you with a feeling of accomplishment after completing a task. There are so many different types of puzzles that you can choose from, and they’ll never run out. If you’re a fan of a particular design, you can even frame it and hang it! The post 5 Hobbies for Adults to Try first appeared on Lauren Westrom | Hobbies. via Lauren Westrom | Hobbies https://laurenwestrom.com March 17, 2023 at 06:44PM

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Gua Sha – To help Improve fine lines and wrinkles

healing therapy techniques When you check the term ‘Gua Sha healing’ on Instagram or TikTok, a lot of results come up, and most of these results are questionable. The tools and equipment sold online that claim to aid in Gua Sha technique may not give you the needed benefits. Especially is you don’t know the right techniques and movement.

Booking a session with a licensed esthetician will make your experience satisfying, and you’ll enjoy all the benefits of this technique. This article will discuss what Gua Sha is and how this centuries-old practice has so many beauty benefits.

What is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha is a century-old Chinese tradition that directly translates to “scratch” and “sand.” Its meaning is rooted in its translation. According to traditional Chinese medicine, your qi (pronounced “chi”) should freely flow through your body, and if it isn’t, health problems occur when this energy is stagnant. This is where “scratch” (scarping, pushing, or rubbing the body) and “sand” (a smooth-edged tool) technique is used to gently scrape areas of your body where there’s stagnant qi or inflammation to help promote healing and improve circulation.

Benefits of Gua Sha

Gua Sha is a commonly used technique today, and so many practitioners find it useful in alleviating pain as well as increasing energy flow and circulation. There are so many benefits of Gua Sha, and they include.

Promote lymphatic drainage

A slow lymph system causes acne, puffiness, fatigue, swollen skin, and other skin problems. Since lymphatic drainage involves massage or muscle movement, Gua Sha is the best way to increase it. This technique eliminates fluid buildup and reduces puffiness.

Improve fine lines and wrinkles

Gua Sha relaxes your stiff tissues and muscles, thus reducing ageing signs. This technique can temporarily improve fine lines and wrinkles, but it may not be the right treatment for long-standing wrinkles.

Promote blood circulation

When the face is scrapped using any Gua Sha tool, the YangMing (stomach and large intestine) meridians are stimulated. It also tells your body that the area being massaged needs more blood circulation.

Relives tension from muscles

When this technique is used regularly, it releases built-up muscular tension and untangles knotted areas.

Fights Acne scars

Several people use Gua Sha to reduce the visibility of acne scars. Using this technique on the face brings fresh blood to the skin surface, which renews the skin cells and reduces scars.

Other benefits include.

Reduces perimenopause symptoms: A study shows that women near menopause had their perimenopause symptoms like headaches, insomnia, and sweating reduced using Gua Sha. [1]

Neck pain: A 2014 study shows that people with shoulder and neck pain from computer use had reduced pain and improved range of movement after undergoing a Gua Sha movement [2].

Training recovery for weightlifters: A 2017 study shows that weightlifters who had injuries recovered effortlessly, as Gua Sha treatment speed up their muscle recovery [3].

Back pain: Older adults were treated using Gua Sha or Hot pack. Both treatments relieved the pains, but the effects of Gua Sha lasted longer [3].

Who can use Gua Sha?

This technique is suitable for anyone who wants to break stagnant energy or improve their facial structures naturally. However, those who have deep vein thrombosis, who bleeds easily, have a tumor, infection, or wound that’s not fully healed. Those who have medical conditions affecting veins or skin and who have an implant such as an internal defibrillator or pacemaker. And those with sensitive skin should be extra careful when doing Gua Sha because too much pressure can cause skin irritation and bruises. Though the side effects are minimal, it can be uncomfortable if too much pressure is applied. This is why it is advised that the help of a professional esthetician is required. If you are in San Diego, you should visit SkinBar By Jane to book an appointment, and the estheticians there will sit with you and discuss how your treatment process will be like.

What happens during the treatment?

People often use this technique to treat chronic pains all over their body. They often do it alongside other treatments like heat therapy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and massage. This therapy can be performed on a person’s back, buttocks, arms, necks, and legs.

On booking an appointment with an esthetician, you will be told the process and what you should do before the treatment. Firstly, oil will be applied to your body, and the Gua Sha massage tool will be used to scrape your face in long, downward strokes. This will be done gently, and with time, more pressure will be applied to the strokes. Depending on your discussion with your esthetician, pressure will only be applied as you’re comfortable with it. It may not be painful, but then it will cause bruises that should heal within a few days. This treatment will promote healing, help blood flow, lessen toxins and create a lasting effect on your skin.

References: Healing Therapy Techniques

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Do You Want Acupuncture But Hate Needles?

Written by Sara Calabro Founder, AcuTake

Most people, when they hear about the benefits of acupuncture, find themselves thinking, “That would be so good for me!” Less stress, more energy, better sleep and digestion... Who doesn’t want that?

But for many people, there’s one thing that holds them back from enjoying the benefits of acupuncture: Fear of needles.

There’s a spectrum of needle fears, ranging from downright needle phobic to being moderately concerned about the whole voluntarily-being-stuck-with-needles thing. Regardless, fear of needles is the number-one reason people choose to forego acupuncture.

5 things to remember if you’re scared of getting acupuncture

Acupuncturists get asked about the tool they wield all the time. Here’s what they tell people who say they’d love to try acupuncture but haven’t because they’re scared of needles.

1. They’re nothing like the needles you know.

“Needle apprehension is very common and natural, considering that we have been conditioned to associate needles with pain—think dentists, blood draws, and IVs,” says acupuncturist Kathryn Peak. “But acupuncture needles are hair-thin and nothing like the needles we are accustomed to in a medical setting.”

“Acupuncture is the most gentle form of needling possible,” adds acupuncturist David Bonilla. “If acupuncture was anything like getting a shot, I wouldn’t be in business!”

Most people who have never had acupuncture do not realize how thin acupuncture needles are. They bend when you touch them. For an up-close look at an acupuncture needle, check out this article.

2. Kids do it.

Acupuncturist Adam Cantor reminds people that the needling sensation from acupuncture is so gentle that even kids are cool with it.

“If children are okay with getting acupuncture, it can’t be so bad,” says Cantor.

Acupuncturist Naomi Richman takes a similar approach when faced with needle-phobic adults. “I had an exclusively pediatric acupuncture practice for six years, and I still see a ton of kiddos for acupuncture,” she says. “When adults tell me they are afraid of needles, I share anecdotes about a child I recently saw who was really brave, or I tell them, ‘This morning, I did acupuncture on a two-month old.’”

Acupuncturist Robin Green has a whole website dedicated to kids loving acupuncture. This is a real thing.

3. Don’t call them needles.

Sometimes just changing terminology can help assuage needle fears.

“I’ve found that simply changing the word ‘needle’ to ‘pin’ helps shift the mindset away from needle phobia,” says acupuncturist Amy Kuretsky. “My patients love saying that I stick them with pins instead of puncture them with needles!”

Acupuncturist Jodi Knauer has another name for acupuncture needles: “I have several patients who refer to acupuncture needles as ‘magical healing sticks,’” says Knauer. “This tiny shift in perception, away from the western-medical ‘needle,’ can help to release fears and phobias around acupuncture.”

4. You’re in control.

People commonly assume that they cannot move once the acupuncture needles are in place. That they need to lie there stiff as a board lest they endure excruciating pain or damage their insides. Understandably, this leads to a lot of anxiety and out-of-control feelings.

But it’s not true. A good acupuncturist will go at whatever pace you’re comfortable with. If you want to start with only a few needles and not keep them in very long, tell your acupuncturist that. If you want to pull out a needle that’s bothering you, go for it. If you get push back on this, find a new acupuncturist.

“I tell my patients that we can go as slow as they want so that they feel like they are part of the experience,” says acupuncturist Po-Hong Yu. “Acupuncture is not about something happening to you. You have a voice.”

One thing you can ask for is that your acupuncturist avoid acupuncture points in your arms.

Acupuncturist Kerry Jenni, a self-described needle phobe who realized after becoming an acupuncturist that acupuncture needles are nothing like the ones she’s scared of, says that keeping her arms free during her early days of receiving acupuncture was helpful.

“Moving during acupuncture is a weird sensation,” says Jenni. “With your arms free, you can be more in control.”

Acupuncturist Christina Morris makes sure that her fearful patients remain at ease once the needles are in. “I leave the patient with a pager so that they can alert me if they’re feeling overwhelmed when I’m outside the room.”

5. It’s not all about needles.

“If the needles really freak you out, there are other modalities that acupuncturists can use,” says acupuncturist Paola Acuna.

Acupuncturists are trained in several healing techniques, and only one of them uses needles. There’s acupressure, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, ear seeds, qigong, herbs, among others. None of these things involve needles.

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