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Gua Sha for Breast Health: Surprising Benefits Revealed (Includes Gua Sha Video)

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Gua Sha for Breast Health: Surprising Benefits Revealed (Includes Gua Sha Video)

Click the blue text above to subscribe for more content!Previously, I introduced the Gua Sha method for treating breast nodules, and many friends reported its effectiveness. Additionally, some friends mentioned that Gua Sha in these areas also helped to regulate menstruation, alleviating dysmenorrhea, cysts, and menstrual pain, truly a multi-benefit approach! Breast Nodules Regulating Menstruation … Read more

Does Gua Sha Hurt? It Depends on Your “Flow”

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Does Gua Sha Hurt? It Depends on Your "Flow"

Does Gua Sha Hurt? It Depends on Your “Flow” There is a famous saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): “When there is flow, there is no pain; when there is pain, there is no flow.” This means that when the body’s meridians are open, the body functions normally without pain or discomfort, while blocked meridians … Read more

The Miraculous Effects of Cupping on the Navel

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The Miraculous Effects of Cupping on the Navel

The best platform for health maintenance, professional techniques, folk skills, and learning exchange. Acute Urticaria, usually one cupping session is sufficient. It acts to block the immune response and alleviate the condition. Chronic Urticaria, for patients who can persist, cupping every other day can be done multiple times. Acute Gastritis, use Shenque (CV8) combined with … Read more

The Soul of Moxibustion: The Ten Benefits of Moxibustion During Menstruation

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The Soul of Moxibustion: The Ten Benefits of Moxibustion During Menstruation

Article Summary: It should be decided based on individual circumstances; it can yield good results. If menstrual flow is heavy, moxibustion is not necessary; if it is light, it can be beneficial. This is because moxibustion promotes the flow of Qi and invigorates blood, thus it is primarily recommended for those with light menstrual flow. … Read more

Moxibustion of the Four Gates: Unblocking Qi and Blood in the Limbs to Treat Dysmenorrhea and Headaches!

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Moxibustion of the Four Gates: Unblocking Qi and Blood in the Limbs to Treat Dysmenorrhea and Headaches!

When Qi and Blood are Blocked in the Limbs, Moxibustion at the Four Gates is the Solution! 　　Qi and Blood are the carriers of life, nourishing the body and serving as the foundation for bodily functions. However, women often have a colder constitution, leading to stagnation of Qi and Blood. Compared to men, women are … Read more

Common Acupuncture Points in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Reference

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Common Acupuncture Points in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Reference

1. Common Acupuncture Points in Traditional Chinese Medicine 1. Fengchi (Wind Pool) Point: Brightens Eyes and Awakens the MindIn TCM, it is said that “Fengchi governs the head and eyes,” because Fengchi point can treat most wind-related diseases. The location of Fengchi point: located at the back of the neck, below the occipital bone, in … Read more

What is Blood Stasis? Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment

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What is Blood Stasis? Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment

Blood stasis, also known as yu xue (瘀血), is considered a pathological state in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It refers to the condition where the flow of blood is obstructed due to stagnation of qi (气). Various factors can lead to blood stasis, which can be causative, pathological, or symptomatic, and it is commonly seen … Read more

5 Key Indicators to Self-Test for Blood Stasis

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5 Key Indicators to Self-Test for Blood Stasis

Many people believe that a decline in physical condition and aging are due to “deficiency,” such as spleen deficiency or kidney deficiency. However, there is another fundamental cause—”stasis,” which includes blood stasis, phlegm turbidity, and phlegm-stasis congealing. Weng Weiliang, a renowned TCM expert in the capital, states: “As people strive for their careers, the condition … Read more

The Wonders of Mugwort Explained in the Compendium of Materia Medica

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The Wonders of Mugwort Explained in the Compendium of Materia Medica

Li Shizhen in the Compendium of Materia Medica states: “Mugwort leaves draw on the true fire of the sun, which can restore the original Yang. Taking it will dispel the three Yin and eliminate all cold and dampness, transforming the killing energy into harmony. Moxibustion with it penetrates the meridians and treats hundreds of diseases, … Read more

Cinnamon in the Kitchen: 7 Remedies for Common Ailments

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Cinnamon in the Kitchen: 7 Remedies for Common Ailments

Good medicine is often not found in pharmacies, but in the kitchen. One essential spice in the kitchen is Rou Gui (Cinnamon). Many people only know to use cinnamon as a seasoning, but it can also be used to address various health issues. Today, I will share 7 uses of cinnamon that can help with … Read more