The Effects and Benefits of Gua Sha, Contraindications and Precautions

The Effects and Benefits of Gua Sha, Contraindications and Precautions

Gua Sha is a common health maintenance method in daily life and is also one of the techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Especially when people experience excessive internal heat, Gua Sha can effectively remove toxins and the sensation of heat from the body, helping individuals restore their health. After Gua Sha, the body often … Read more

The Numerous Benefits of Gua Sha: Eight Key Areas to Focus On!

The Numerous Benefits of Gua Sha: Eight Key Areas to Focus On!

Meridians · Acupuncture Points · Resource Guide, 【Click Here】 for Free Access 》》》 When experiencing discomfort, many people prefer to use Gua Sha, which has proven to be effective. Gua Sha is guided by the principles of TCM meridian and acupoint theory, utilizing specialized Gua Sha tools and techniques, along with a medium, to repeatedly … Read more

What Diseases Can Cupping Therapy Treat? Common Misconceptions to Avoid

What Diseases Can Cupping Therapy Treat? Common Misconceptions to Avoid

Cupping therapy is a traditional technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that uses cups as tools to create a vacuum by burning air or suctioning out air, allowing the cups to adhere to acupuncture points (腧穴, zhuyue) or specific areas of the body. This causes local skin congestion and bruising to achieve the purpose of … Read more

Self-Study! In-Depth Learning of Pulse Diagnosis

Self-Study! In-Depth Learning of Pulse Diagnosis

​ ​ 1、Fu (Floating) The floating pulse is abundant when lifted and insufficient when pressed (《脉经》). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back being lightly blown by a breeze, appearing light and floating, like following the elm pods (《素问》), like wood floating on water (Cui’s description), or like twisting the leaves of scallions (Li’s … Read more