Your Only Anti-Aging Product: SPF
As someone who spends her days looking at skin under a magnifying lamp, I’m going to give it to you straight: Sunscreen is the only true "anti-aging" product in existence. Everything else is just damage control. In fact, roughly 80% to 90% of visible skin aging—from leathery texture to deep lines—is actually cumulative sun damage.
If you’re investing in pricey facials but skipping the SPF, you’re essentially lighting your money on fire. But finding a formula that doesn't feel gross, greasy, or leave a white cast shouldn't feel like a chore. From cult-favorite French pharmacy finds to completely invisible primers, here are the dermatologist-approved sunscreens that act as a daily insurance policy for your face.
Imperial Fire: How the Heart and Small Intestine Work Together in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Summer is the season of warmth, energy, and connection—and in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it's also the season of the Heart and Small Intestine. Together, these two organ systems are known as the Imperial Fire, representing emotional balance, clear thinking, and the ability to connect with our authentic selves.
The Heart is considered the home of the Shen, often translated as the spirit or mind. In TCM, the Heart governs not only blood circulation but also our emotions, consciousness, sleep, memory, and ability to experience joy. When the Heart is balanced, we tend to feel calm, present, and emotionally connected.
The Small Intestine has an equally important role. Physically, it separates nutrients from waste. Energetically, it helps us separate what is beneficial from what no longer serves us. This includes not only the food we eat but also our thoughts, emotions, and daily experiences.
Join us in welcoming Elizabeth to our team as an acupuncturist!
We are so happy to announce. that our longtime office manager, Elizabeth, is joining our team as an acupuncturist! She is a part of the 2025 graduating class of Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine and recently finished her board exams and is licensed in Tennessee.
She has training in treating pain, internal conditions, women’s health, digestion, headaches, hormonal issues, stress and so much more!
Can Celluma LED Therapy Help Treat Acne?
Learn how we use Celluma LED Pro therapy as a holistic, drug-free acne solution. This FDA approved dual-action LED uses blue light to destroy bacteria and red light to calm inflammation and accelerate healing at a cellular level. Aligning with Chinese Medicine, Celluma complements acupuncture and diet for lasting results. Sessions are quick, relaxing, and non-invasive; consistency brings fast results. Click the link to see the before and after!
What Is Acupuncture? A Complete Guide from Maryville Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a licensed medical practice that uses very fine, sterile needles placed at specific points on the body. These points correspond with areas that can influence circulation, nerve activity, and muscle tension. Research shows that acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, releases endorphins (the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals), and supports the regulation of hormones and immune function…