Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique where a smooth stone is scraped across the skin to reduce puffiness and improve circulation.

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Gua Sha allegedly relieves tension and reduces puffiness and inflammation (like from sinuses). However, some people are taking it much, much farther and using the technique all over the body and ...

When stress, anxiety or chronic pain strikes, some people are turning to the ancient healing technique of gua sha for relief. Also known as “skin scraping” or “scraping therapy,” it’s used to soothe ...

Here’s what gua sha is, when it may be helpful and what to keep in mind before adding it to your self-care routine.

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