What Is Chinese Gua Sha Facial Massage Therapy?

What if by massaging your face, could you get a smoother, firmer and more youthful appearance? Sounds like a really marvelous idea, isn’t it? Actually, facial gua sha therapies can really do that. Pronounced “gwa sha,” gua sha therapy is an age-old traditional Chinese medicine practice that’s been used to… Continue reading

The Healing Power Of Chinese Herbal Medicine

Are you aware that the drugs — old and new — that are found in your medicine cabinet are directly descended from the herbs your ancestors used in their homes? Healthcare practitioners who use herbs properly on a daily basis are inspired by Spring and welcome the oldest friends of… Continue reading

Qi Gong And Essence Tai Chi Help Eliminate Blockages In The Body

There is an old Chinese wisdom that says, “A person is free from disease when life energy (Chi) freely moves along the meridians; when this flow is obstructed pain eventually follows.” In Chinese medicine, the smooth unobstructed flow of chi is a fundamental aspect of this system and reflects the… Continue reading

The Benefits That Tai Chi Has To Offer

One of the most wonderful things to sit and take notice of is to observe a practitioner of Tai Chi undergo a sequence of graceful, relaxed, and slow movements (which are also known as postures or forms). Observing one, as he/she moves in a slow controlled flow and hypnotic-like movement… Continue reading

The Importance Of The Five Elements In Chinese Medicine

This article briefly summarizes the complex relationships the various parts of our body have with each other. Compared to conventional Western medicine, Chinese Medicine is more superior in that it is holistic and searches for the underlying reason of a health issue. The Chinese Five elements theory is a mystical… Continue reading

Gua Sha Therapy Can Be Performed At Home To Treat Various Physical Pains And Ailments

Gua sha is an East Asian healing technique that you can perform at home to treat ailments such as respiratory problems. In the West, this therapy is often referred to as “scraping”. As with most alternative natural therapies, gua sha has not been exposed to thorough scientific investigation. But two… Continue reading

TCM Gives You The Tools to Effect A Lasting And Positive Change

All over America, people have been increasingly turning to TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine as a way to address problems associated with our modern way of living. As the workday lengthens and the pace of life quickens, personal time once spent for nourishment and relaxation has become a luxury in… Continue reading