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Ease motion sickness with 3 targeted pressure points
The symptoms of motion sickness like dizziness, nausea, and vomiting can be alleviated by self-massaging the specific pressure points on the body. The simplest combination of these points is Yifeng, Nei Guan, and Tai Yang, which are located behind the earlobe, on the inner forearm, and on the temples, accordingly. Read more
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Lower high blood pressure naturally: 3 pressure points for self-massage
By regularly massaging the Tai Xi, Tai Chong, and Shen Men points, you can promote relaxation, improve circulation, and support overall cardiovascular health. Remember to be gentle, breathe deeply, and practice regularly for the best results. Read more
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Decoding facial skin issues with Chinese medicine
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, any facial skin issue is an external manifestation of an internal health imbalance. Each area of the face is affected by specific organs and body systems, their energy channels, and the emotions linked to them Read more
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Your body is an energy system: an Eastern approach to healing
In Eastern medicine, the root cause of physical and mental disorders is a disruption of vital energy flow in the human body. This flow can be manipulated and activated through special energy-balancing techniques, with the most popular being point pressure massage, acupuncture, cupping, yoga poses, and meditation. Read more
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Reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture – how do they differ?
Acupressure and acupuncture are both Eastern treatment methods that target energy points on the human body. Acupressure applies manual pressure and can be administered in massage parlors, while acupuncture involves the insertion of needles and typically practiced in specialized clinics of Chinese medicine Read more
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Unique Thai treatment that’s well worth a try
Massage with hot herbal compress is a key element of traditional Thai medicine and a must-try when visiting a Thai spa or massage parlor. The therapy is based on the use of cotton bags filled with a mixture of traditional Thai herbs, which, when heated with steam, release their healing and aromatic properties. Read more
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7 tips to prevent spine injury during traditional Thai massage
Thai massage can do wonders for your spine when done right. Just choose a qualified therapist, listen to your body, and don’t be shy to speak up—your back will thank you! Read more
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Slipped disc and Thai massage
Disc degeneration is often asymptomatic and many people do not even realize that they might be in danger while getting a Thai massage. Excessive yoga-style flexions or extensions can make a degenerative disc bulge, bulging disc herniate, and a herniated disc worse. An injured disc will irritate nearby nerve roots, entailing sharp pain. Read more
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What do cupping marks colors tell you about the state of your body
The circular marks left behind by cupping therapy are not bruises or hematomas. These are the congestion of tissue fluid with a complex composition of red and white blood cells, plasma, lymph, cellular wastes, toxins, and other substances pulled up by vacuum suction from the underlying tissues. After some time, these contents will return to… Read more
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Chinese cupping therapy Báguàn: understanding the basics
Cupping therapy is a well-known natural treatment where suction cups are applied to the targeted areas of the body to create a vacuum-like sensation. Such topical suction lifts and separates the skin and underlying tissues, and as a result facilitates local blood flow, boosts lymphatic circulation, ensures better cell-to-cell communication, and relieves muscle tension Read more
