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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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UNDERSTANDING THE LINK BETWEEN ACUPUNCTURE AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medical practice, has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of health conditions. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate various physiological responses. While acupuncture is commonly known for its effectiveness in pain management and stress reduction, there is growing interest…
