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GUA SHA: A TRADITIONAL HEALING TECHNIQUE
The past few years has seen a steady rise in popularity of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). You’ve probably know Chinese reflexology and acupuncture, but one healing practice you may never have heard of is called “gua sha.” Sometimes called “coining” or “spooning” by Westerners, the process involves scraping the surface of the skin in order…
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HOW TO USE ACUPUNCTURE FOR BACK PAIN MANAGEMENT
Acupuncture has been widely recognized for its role in pain management and is often utilized as a complementary therapy alongside conventional treatments. Here are key points regarding the role of acupuncture in pain management: 1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective: Acupuncture is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which views pain as an…
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HOW TO USE CUPPING THERAPY FOR PAIN RELIEF
I was introduced to cupping four years ago while being treated for an auto collision injury. It is a traditional treatment, which uses the application of suction cups to the body. My chiropractor had just hired a massage therapist who was very interested in naturopathic medicine and holistic healing. With three children under the age…