Gua Sha: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Technique for Health

Gua Sha: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Technique for Health

Gua Sha is one of the representative clinical techniques of acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In ancient times, it served as a primitive, simple, and direct method of surface stimulation therapy, playing an important role in safeguarding the health of the populace. The Gua Sha method is guided by the theories of TCM, utilizing … Read more

Techniques of Cupping Therapy

Techniques of Cupping Therapy

What is Cupping Therapy? It is often said that moving cupping combined with stationary cupping yields better results, and we have discussed the methods of moving cupping before. Today, let us learn more about it in detail. Moving cupping therapy is a type of cupping therapy. Moving cupping therapy uses cups as tools, applying an … Read more

Cupping Therapy: Unblocking Meridians, Promoting Qi and Blood Circulation

Cupping Therapy: Unblocking Meridians, Promoting Qi and Blood Circulation

People with interesting souls around the world are following Quan Jing Tong. Follow me for daily knowledge. What is Cupping Therapy? In fact, Quan Jing Tong has always mentioned that the combination of moving cupping and stationary cupping yields better results, and we have discussed the methods of moving cupping before. Today, let’s learn in … Read more

Understanding Cupping Therapy: Common Misconceptions and Precautions

Understanding Cupping Therapy: Common Misconceptions and Precautions

Cupping therapy, also known as “suction cup therapy” or historically referred to as “jiao fa”, is a method that utilizes cups as tools, employing heating and suction techniques to create negative pressure within the cups. This allows the cups to adhere to specific acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or areas of the body, causing local skin … Read more

Is Tuina the Same as Massage?

Is Tuina the Same as Massage?

Nowadays, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to health and wellness, with tuina massage shops and foot bath establishments being places they often frequent. Because these methods can help them relax their bodies, they do not pay much attention to the differences between them, leading some to believe that Tuina ≈ Massage … Read more

Understanding Pediatric Tuina: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

Understanding Pediatric Tuina: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

· Pediatric Tuina (小儿推拿) is a treatment method based on the holistic concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is guided by theories such as Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and the meridian system. By employing various techniques to stimulate acupuncture points, it aims to promote the smooth flow of meridians and Qi (气) and blood, … Read more

Pediatric Tuina: Helping Your Baby Grow Healthier

Pediatric Tuina: Helping Your Baby Grow Healthier

Nowadays, children are cherished by their parents. Many parents report that their children’s immunity declines after entering kindergarten, often experiencing fever, cough, abdominal pain, etc. Parents can learn pediatric tuina at home to help improve their children’s immunity and achieve health maintenance and disease treatment. Next, let’s understand pediatric tuina and learn some techniques that … Read more

The Best Timing and Sequence for Moxibustion: A Comprehensive Guide

The Best Timing and Sequence for Moxibustion: A Comprehensive Guide

The reason moxibustion has become a popular health practice among modern people is due to its green, natural, safe, and side-effect-free properties.Generally, for different ailments, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) will provide multiple acupuncture points; with so many points, which one should be treated first? Many people may not be clear about this, as it is … Read more

Optimal Sequence and Timing for Moxibustion: A Comprehensive Guide from Year, Month to Day!

Optimal Sequence and Timing for Moxibustion: A Comprehensive Guide from Year, Month to Day!

Summary of TCM Courses 01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Complete Guide to TCM Treatments for Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books Moxibustion has become a popular health practice among modern people due to its green, natural, safe, and side-effect-free properties. Generally, for different ailments, … Read more

Essential Guide to Moxibustion for Beginners

Essential Guide to Moxibustion for Beginners

/// 01 What is Moxibustion? According to the “Compendium of Materia Medica” (Bencao Gangmu), mugwort (Ai Ye) is used as a medicinal herb, characterized by its warm nature, bitter taste, non-toxic properties, pure Yang quality, and its ability to penetrate the twelve meridians. It is effective in warming Yang, regulating Qi and blood, dispelling dampness … Read more