The Chinese Acupressure Facelift

Long used to treat a host of illnesses, acupuncture is a traditional Asian healing technique in which extremely fine needles are inserted into points on the body to unblock obstructions and re-establish the flow of energy along the meridians--energy channels--of the body. For those nervous about needles, however--and I include myself in that group--acupressure, in which finger pressure and massage are used to stimulate the meridians, offers a good alternative (and you don't end up looking like that dude in Hellraiser). In The Chinese Acupressure Facelift, Drs. Ming Ming and David Molony focus solely on acupressure exercises for the face, claiming that with regular practice acupressure can remove years from a person's face without the need for expensive moisturizers, plastic surgery, or botox injections. The routine is simple enough to learn, with each of the techniques clearly and effectively demonstrated, and after a single session my own skin tingled and my face felt refreshed (even if I'm still not being carded at restaurant lounges). A solid introduction to an ancient art, this is recommended. Aud: P. (J. Asala)