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How To Be a ‘Beautiful Person’

The idea of sticking needles into one’s face may be hard to imagine, yet more and more people who want to slow signs of aging, particularly in their faces, but don’t want to undergo surgery or to inject chemicals, are having facial acupuncture. The aim is to tackle wrinkles, muscle tension that may be causing unsightly lines, as well as systemic issues standing between you and glowing skin. In Chinese Medicine the state of physical health, emotions, and spirit is reflected on the skin, particularly on the skin of the face.
The non-surgical Mei Zen Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture procedure, is a holistic, natural and comprehensive skin rejuvenation program designed to restore, revitalize and relax. Mei Zen means “beautiful person” in Chinese and many are taking this route to change not only their external appearance, but also to improve total body wellness. “I like the idea of using a natural approach to ‘halt’ the aging process without using toxic chemicals like Botox and Restylane,” says an interested patient. “I've used both (don't tell anyone) and I would have loved to find a healthier alternative.” That alternative is now available, right in the New York City offices of Spine and Sports Medicine. In the past 2,000 years, more people have been successfully treated with acupuncture than with all other health modalities combined. Today acupuncture is practiced widely in Asia, the Soviet Union, and in Europe, and is now being used more and more in America. Acupuncture treatments can be given at the same time other techniques are being used, such as conventional Western medicine, osteopathic or chiropractic adjustments, and homeopathy. So, call for an appointment and “get beautiful.”

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Osteoarthritis - Degenerative Joint Disease

Osteoarthritis is one of the issues New York’s Spine and Sports Medicine addresses on a daily basis. With a wide range of symptoms, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, causing joint pain, swelling and reduced motion.

A degenerative condition most commonly associated with people over the age of 45, some question whether regular athletic activity -- for example, the impact of feet hitting the pavement or hands hitting a punching bag -- can damage joints and result in osteoarthritis years later. Researchers considered the question of whether people who participate in regular athletic activities, but have not sustained any known injury, are at risk for developing osteoarthritis, and in a 1997 article in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage concluded that the condition can occur prematurely in certain sports including soccer, rugby, racket sports, track and field, and long-distance running. Recreational sports done at a "reasonable" level, however, do not increase risk, according to researchers.

“There's no known cure for osteoarthritis,” says Dr. Kessler, “but treatments can help to reduce pain and maintain joint movement so that you can go about your daily tasks. Taking steps to actively manage osteoarthritis may help you gain control over your osteoarthritis pain.”

Therapies that manage osteoarthritis pain and improve function include exercise, weight control, rest, pain relief, alternative therapies and, in some cases, surgery.

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