Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture

1. Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture is:

A healthy alternative to invasive Western medical injectables, fillers, and surgical procedures.
The same as a surgical face lift.
A system that enhances muscle tone, strengthens and firms skin appearance, and improves overall health and well being.
A and C
B and C

2. Common cosmetic concerns are:

Fine Lines and wrinkles
Sagging Muscles
Hyperpigmentation
A and B
A, B, and C

3. The benefits of Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture are:

Elimination of fine lines and softening of deeper wrinkles
Evening of skin tone and color
The equivalent of a tight face lift
Improvement in overall health and vitality
A, B and D
All of the above

4. Which of the following best describes a Kidney deficiency?

Tendency towards dry or oily skin, sinus congestion, thin or patchy facial hair, pale or withered complexion.
Premature aging, dark circles under the eyes, facial puffiness, pale or puffy face.
Creases around the mouth, sagging neck and/or jawline, breakouts around the mouth and chin, pale yellowish complexion.
Wrinkles around the eyes and between the eyebrows, red irritated eyes, eye twitching, sunspots.
Broken capillaries, over reactive irritated skin, fine lines and wrinkles, pale or reddish complexion.

5. In which situation would you consider treating the Heart?

Tendency towards dry or oily skin, sinus congestion, thin or patchy facial hair, pale or withered complexion.
Premature aging, dark circles under the eyes, facial puffiness, pale or puffy face.
Creases around the mouth, sagging neck and/or jawline, breakouts around the mouth and chin, pale yellowish complexion.
Wrinkles around the eyes and between the eyebrows, red irritated eyes, eye twitching, sunspots.
Broken capillaries, over reactive irritated skin, fine lines and wrinkles, pale or reddish complexion.

6. The Lung Organ

Works closely with the Spleen to produce Qi.
Regulates moisture and skin quality.
Regulates pore size.
Is responsible for some forms of acne.
B, C, and D
All of the above.

7. According to this course, an appropriate point prescription for treating sagging cheeks is:

ST 3, 4, 6 , 7, SI 18, LI 20
CV 24, 0.5 cun lateral to CV 24, ST 6, 7
BL 2, 3, GB 13, 14, 15, ST 8
K 6, TH 17, BL 2, 3
CV 23, SI 16, 17, TH 17, ST 9, 10, 11, 12

8. According to this course, an appropriate point prescription for treating forehead wrinkles is:

ST 3, 4, 6 , 7, SI 18, LI 20
CV 24, 0.5 cun lateral to CV 24, ST 6, 7
BL 2, 3, GB 13, 14, 15, ST 8
K 6, TH 17, BL 2, 3
CV 23, SI 16, 17, TH 17, ST 9, 10, 11, 12

9. The key to eating right to improve your appearance and overall health is :

Eat only the foods that nourish your weakest Organ(s).
Combine your foods by color.
Concentrate on eating the foods from the Organs that are out of balance, especially during the season when they are most vulnerable.
Eat equally from all Organ categories.

10. Western and Eastern Medicine recognize five skin types. They are

Oily, t-zone, water dry, oil dry, sensitive.
Normal, oily, dry, sensitive, mature.
Normal, oily, dry, dehydrated, sensitive.
Normal, oily, dry, combination, sensitive.