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A22 HEALTH
Wednesday 23 august 2017
Largest Organ Traditional Chinese Medicine physician I take a whole-body approach
that produces more youthful and toned skin without the use of drugs or
By: Dr Carlos Viana surgery. It works remarkably well on the face and abdomen.
Since acupuncture is based on the idea that optimal health is achieved
when the body’s systems are in balance, there are other benefits as
It is no secret that we look good well. For example, women who choose facial acupuncture can expect
when we feel good and are full of reduced depression and less anxiety, better digestion and sleep cycles,
sexual energy that largely defines and fewer hot flashes and night sweats. Those who opt for abdominal
our health, charisma and vitality. acupuncture are likely to benefit from increased fertility and sex drive.
As your body’s largest organ young An important part of balancing your body’s energy flow is to detoxify
and fair looking skin quickly presents the colon, remove heavy metals, and stop eating incorrectly for your
your health and vitality. Obviously metabolic type – the three factors that produce unwanted pro-inflam-
the person who said “Beauty is just matory reactions in the body. Inflammatory reactions in your body show
skin deep” knows very little about up on your skin as acne, white yeast spots, hives, or psoriasis.
good medicine. Acne is a disease of Western civilization and colleague medical anthro-
Companies that produce skin care pologists report that the condition was virtually nonexistent in non-west-
products would like you to believe ernized societies, where refined carbohydrates and sugar were rarely
that a beautiful complexion is pur- eaten. For instance, in one study that looked at acne cases in island-
chased from a jar. Afraid not! Truly radiant, moist and blemish-free skin ers of Papua New Guinea and hunter-gatherers of Paraguay, no acne
is a result of being clean, not just skin deep, but from deep within. cases were found in either group. The findings are consistent with what
Having clean blood that continuously supplies wonderful nutrients right we see in our grass- roots clinic the significant role of environmental fac-
to the doorway of each and every cell in your body is the way of hav- tors, such as diet and vitamin deficiencies in acne. Unfortunately, poor
ing beautiful skin. Unfortunately, keeping toxins out of your blood and food quality, including genetically modified foods (GMO) are spread-
organs is difficult because we live in an environment full of chemicals ing worldwide and causing increased health problems.
and drugs, and eat mostly refined foods. Erroneously, conventional allopathic medicine attempts to treat acne
If your goal is healthy skin, you have to make a conscious effort to with antibiotics or topical creams that can be especially problemat-
cleanse these dangerous substances out of your body while putting in ic because, the drug may kill the good bacteria along with the bad.
the finest nutrients. The good news is that your body is constantly in a Drinking sufficient water (1lt/qt. per 30kg/60lbs of weight) and limiting
cleansing mode and will push out toxins as long as you supply it with the grains and milk products is an integral step toward optimizing your skin
energy to do so. The organs responsible for providing you with beautiful and overall health. The more we study the influence of grains and milk
skin include: your liver, kidneys, adrenals, thyroid, and large intestines. products, and their secondary consequences on insulin, the more we
Contrary to popular belief, exposing skin to moderate sunshine may will find that their pervasive influences touch nearly every aspect of our
stop certain cancers from growing, including skin cancer. Vitamin D is health. Cleansing the colon with a colonic done by a professional is
a powerful antioxidant that can help protect us from premature ag- a good way to get re-hydrated and clean the body. The cleansing
ing and degenerative diseases. The safest way to obtain vitamin D is shows in glowing skin. Supplementing with Zinc helps clear up acne.
through appropriate sun exposure. The key word here is “appropriate”. Get The Point! We help restore healthy bodies so that inner beauty
You should never allow yourself to get sunburned. and balance reflect on the outside. Like other health issues, there is no
Sunburn is caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet light is not healthy “magic solution” that is to be found in a bottle of pills. A combination
and leads to premature aging, wrinkling skin and skin cancer. This can of cleansing, replenishing and protecting the body along with good
be from the sun, sunlamps or even from some workplace light sources lifestyle can achieve truly radiant, blemish-free skin. Want a healthy you
such as welding arcs. Signs of sunburn are skin that is: red, swollen, pain- from the inside out? Call for an appointment.
ful, and sometimes blistered. Chills, fever, nausea and vomiting can oc-
cur if the sunburn covers a lot of your body and is severe. CARLOS VIANA, Ph. D. is an Oriental Medical Doctor (O.M.D.) having
The risk for sunburn is higher for persons with fair skin, blue eyes and red studied in China; a US Board Cert. Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.), an Ad-
or blond hair. What many people do not know is that taking some med- diction Professional (C.Ad.), Chairperson of the Latin American Com-
ications including sulfa drugs, some antibiotics, some water pills and mittee of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
even over-the-counter antihistamines greatly increase your chances of (IAOMT), a Rejuvenating Cell Therapist specializing in Age Manage-
getting sunburned. ment, has a weekly radio program, writes and lectures extensively. For
Being careful about not getting sunburned is good; however, constant information: VIANA HEALING CENTER, Kibaima 7, St Cruz TEL: 585-1270
use of sunscreen is not a good way to limit your sun exposure either. Web Site: www.vianaheal.com
That is because it is a toxic chemical that can cause problems in your
system and increase your risk of disease. Here in Aruba the worse time For information: VIANA NATURAL HEALING CENTER NV, Kibaima 7, Aru-
to be out in the sun is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During these hours, if you ba, TEL: 585-1270, Web Site: www.vianaheal.com
have to go out in the sun you can use your clothing to block the sun’s Dr. Viana’s Award Winning BOOK: Prescriptions from Paradise, Introduc-
rays during your exposure time with the use of hats and long sleeve shirts tion to Biocompatible Medicine – Available at local Bookstores, Hotel
and pants or simply stay in the shade once you have reached your safe Gift shops and Boticas. Signed copies at Viana Healing Center, EB-
dose. Acupuncture procedures used to help the skin are drawn from ooks: Amazon kindle, Nook, Itunes check for Events at: facebook.com/
Chinese texts that have been in existence for thousands of years. As a vianahealingcenter.q