Injury from Falls and Blunt Trauma

Injury from Falls and Blunt Trauma

In cases of falls, sprains, or blunt injuries, the internal condition of qi and blood stagnation can be reflected in the eyes. The method of eye diagnosis primarily involves observing the presence of red veins in the sclera. If both eyes show red veins (blood vessels), even if there are no external injuries, there is … Read more

Orthopedic Specialty Therapy – Horn Cupping Therapy

Orthopedic Specialty Therapy - Horn Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy, historically known as “horn therapy”, dates back to primitive society when people used animal horns (such as cow horns and sheep horns) to create cups for treating illnesses, hence the name “horn therapy”. In the book “Emergency Prescriptions for Elbow Disorders” written by the physician Ge Hong during the Jin Dynasty, there are … Read more

The Three Treasures of Gua Sha Therapy: Simple, Affordable, and Effective

The Three Treasures of Gua Sha Therapy: Simple, Affordable, and Effective

Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China, a valuable asset accumulated over thousands of years in the struggle against diseases. Guided by the fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it involves scraping the skin with tools made of materials such as buffalo horn or jade on relevant areas of the … Read more

Common Gua Sha Techniques and Precautions

Common Gua Sha Techniques and Precautions

Gua Sha Technique The Gua Sha technique is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves using blunt-edged tools, such as those made from horn or Bian stone, to scrape the skin after applying Gua Sha oil, water, or other lubricants. This scraping motion is performed repeatedly on … Read more

What is Gua Sha? Why Should You Practice Gua Sha? (Effects and Contraindications of Gua Sha)

What is Gua Sha? Why Should You Practice Gua Sha? (Effects and Contraindications of Gua Sha)

What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a method of using a Gua Sha board dipped in oil to repeatedly scrape specific areas of the body, rubbing the patient’s skin to regulate diseases. According to the principles of the twelve meridians and the eight extraordinary vessels in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gua Sha employs strong … Read more

Why Does Cupping Always Hurt? Is It Due to Incorrect Technique?

Why Does Cupping Always Hurt? Is It Due to Incorrect Technique?

Interesting souls around the world are all paying attention to Quan Jing Tong Follow me for daily knowledge “Outsiders watch the excitement, while insiders see the subtleties.” Although cupping seems simple, there are many “details” involved. Recently, someone asked, “When I perform cupping on others, it always seems to hurt. Is my technique incorrect?” In … Read more

Effective Cupping Therapy for Dampness and Pain Relief

Effective Cupping Therapy for Dampness and Pain Relief

Dampness and exposure to cold can easily lead to symptoms such as colds, fevers, general fatigue, and lower back pain. Office workers, who spend long hours sitting in front of computers, are particularly prone to conditions like shoulder periarthritis. Traditional cupping therapy can alleviate these symptoms, but did you know that a more effective method … Read more

Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Path to Health

Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Path to Health

Cupping therapy, also known as zǒu guàn (走罐), is a treatment method that involves applying a vacuum cup to the skin over areas with more muscle, after applying petroleum jelly or essential oil, and moving the cup back and forth until the skin becomes red. Effects: The cupping therapy can dispel cold and dampness, unblock … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Bamboo Cupping: Have You Tried It?

Traditional Chinese Medicine Bamboo Cupping: Have You Tried It?

拔罐疗法 (Cupping Therapy) is a traditional external treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with effects that are similar to internal treatments. Cupping therapy has a long history and comes in various forms, categorized by the type of cups used, such as air cups, glass cups, and 竹罐 (bamboo cups); and by the technique, including moving … Read more

Column | Easy Cupping: A Convenient Cupping Method

Column | Easy Cupping: A Convenient Cupping Method

Based on the principles of fire cupping, the Easy Cupping device is made from silicone rubber, allowing it to be easily attached to the skin on various parts of the body, including limbs and joints. It alleviates pain by pulling and moving to release the fascia or meridian lesions beneath the skin, combining traditional cupping … Read more