Mogilner, Victoria J.

Ancient Secrets of Facial Rejuvenation : A Non-surgical Approach to Youth And Well-being

Foreword xv Angela M. Mattey Preface xix Introduction xxiii Facial Rejuvenation and the Oldest Medical System 3(8) The Traditions and Philosophy of Chinese Medicine 4(3) The Meridians and the Acupressure Facelift 7(1) The Meridian Clock 8(3) Toward a More Youthful Face 11(12) Skin Fundamentals 12(2) Skin Types and How to Treat Them 14(2) Causes of Skin Damage 16(5) Sun Exposure 16(1) Pollution 17(1) Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs 18(1) Dehydration 18(1) Poor Nutrition 18(1) Adolescence, Menopause, and Other Hormonal Changes 19(1) Stress and Painful Emotions 20(1) The Acupressure Facelift and Its Benefits 21(2) Setting the Stage for the Acupressure Facelift 23(10) Sacred Time and Space 23(1) The Prefacial Warm-Up 24(3) For Circulation to the Head and Face 25(1) Helping Hands 26(1) For Tension in the Shoulders and Upper Back 26(1) For Tension in the Jaw 27(1) Components of the Acupressure Facelift 27(2) Guidelines for Performing the Acupressure Facelift 29(4) The Acupressure Facelift: A Step-by-Step Practice 33(30) Skulls Safeguard 36(2) Yang Brightness 38(2) Eyes Bright 40(2) Pupil Bone 42(2) Receiving Cures 44(2) Welcome Fragrance 46(2) Middle Man 48(2) Receiving Fluids 50(2) Lower Hinge 52(2) Stomach Granary 54(2) Mandible Wheel 56(2) Angel Spring 58(2) Greeting Welcome 60(3) Acupressure Treatments for Common Maladies That Show in the Face 63(24) Minor Stomach Cramps and Intestinal Gas 65(2) More Severe Stomach Cramps 67(2) Low Energy, Tension, Stiffness, and Stress (Especially in the Back) 69(3) Dizziness, Sinus and Head Pain, and Minor Backache 72(3) Dizziness, Tired Eyes, and Pressure at the Base of the Skull 75(2) Poor Circulation, High or Low Blood Pressure, Angina, or Irregular Heartbeats 77(2) Menstrual Problems and Menopausal Symptoms 79(3) Diarrhea and Excess Stomach Acid 82(2) Constipation and Colitis 84(3) Nutrition for Healthy Skin and a Healthy Body 87(20) Guidelines for Healthy Eating from the Chinese Tradition 88(2) Food Categories: Hot, Warm, Cool, Cold, and Neutral 90(4) What the Hands and Feet Say 92(2) Guidelines for Consuming Liquids 94(2) Herbal Teas 95(1) Digestion and Detoxification 96(2) Eating for the Skin 98(4) Dietary Recommendations for Different Skin Types 99(2) Recipe: Cucumber Soup 101(1) Vitamins and Minerals for the Skin and Body 102(2) What the Tongue Says 104(1) A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Day 104(3) Living in Harmony with the Seasons 107(18) Spring: March 21 to June 20 108(5) Springtime Teas 110(1) Caring for the Eyes 110(1) Recipe: Congi 111(2) Summer: June 21 to Late August 113(3) Summertime Teas 115(1) Indian Summer: Final Days of August to September 21 116(2) Indian Summer Teas 117(1) Autumn: September 21 to December 20 118(3) Autumn Teas 120(1) Winter: December 21 to March 20 121(4) Wintertime Teas 123(2) The Magic of Essential Oils 125(16) A List of Essential Oils and Their Benefits 127(11) Essential Oil Skin-Care Recipes 138(3) Skin-Firming Blend for Sagging Skin 138(1) Anti-Wrinkle Treatment 139(2) Your Healthy New Lifestyle 141(14) Journaling 142(1) Rest 142(1) Moderation in Sex 143(1) Exercise 144(1) Qigong and Tai Chi Chih 144(2) Self-Massage 146(2) The Power of Visualization 147(1) The Spirit of Aloha 148(1) The Power of Positive Thinking 149(2) Finding Focus in Your Life 151(1) Some Final Thoughts 152(3) Acknowledgments 155(2) About the Author 157(2) Also from Victoria: T'ai Chi Chih on the Rocks 159