But it’s important to test this rigorously, to build our knowledge and to find out what acupuncture does treat really well. This is an interesting article about a midwife/researcher who’d designing ingenious studies to test acupuncture’s effectiveness. What I like about the article, though, is that it talks about her personal journey with acupuncture…
Gua sha (an east Asian healing technique where the skin is repeatedly pressed in one direction by a smooth-edged tool)has recently hit the west, as online influencers market this ancient technique as a way to enhance skincare.
Gua sha is indeed great as part of your facial routine, but there’s a lot more to it, and it can be used to treat many conditions. I use it in my practice frequently.
Follow this link to a good article that explains what gua sha is, how it works, and what it can be used for: https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-gua-sha