Do you know that this ancient Chinese curing technique provides a unique method of better health and also dealing with issues like chronic pain.Gua-sha is a part of traditional Chinese medication (TCM); it can also be known as "scraping," "spooning," or "coining.
Author(s): Regina Williams
72 Pages
Health + Wellness, Massage & Reflexology

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Do you know that this ancient Chinese curing technique provides a unique method of better health and also dealing with issues like chronic pain.

Gua-sha is a part of traditional Chinese medication (TCM); it can also be known as "scraping," "spooning," or "coining." Its professionally use as an instrument to scrape people's pores and skin, it is said to have a therapeutic advantage. The procedure of this particular medication has a French name called tribo-effleurage. Gua-sha is an all-natural option therapy that involves scraping your skin layer with a therapeutic massage tool to boost your blood circulation.

Gua-sha is usually performed on the back, buttocks, neck, hands, and legs; a mild version from it is even applied to the facial skin as a cosmetic technique. Your specialist may apply moderate pressure, and steadily increase strength to regulate how much pressure you are designed for.

In gua-sha, a technician scrapes your skin layer with brief or long strokes to stimulate microcirculation of the smooth cells, which increases blood circulation; they make these strokes with a smooth-edged device known as a Gua-therapeutic massage tool, the specialist applies massage essential oil to your skin layer, and then uses the tool to scrape your skin layer in a downward movement frequently. Gua-sha is supposed to handle stagnant energy, called chi; professionals believe that this "chi" is responsible for swellings in any part of the body; swelling is the reason behind several conditions associated with chronic pain. Massaging the skin's surface is considered to help split up this energy, reduce irritation, and promote recovery.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .15 Inches (D)

Weight: .24 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 72

Genre: Health + Wellness

Sub-Genre: Massage & Reflexology

Publisher: Cocrix Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Regina Williams

Language: English

Street Date: February 16, 2021

TCIN: 1006245437

UPC: 9781637501979

Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-6636

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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