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One of W Magazine's Originals

We are a 2022 #original according to W Magazine. And indeed traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is the original, original! Thank you to the entire W Magazine team for this honor and for recognizing...
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Ice is not the answer

Ice is not the answer

Do you use ice when your eyes are feeling puffy or tired? In Chinese medicine practice, we use movement to build circulation. Ice restricts blood flow and causes stagnation. Facial Gua Sha stimula...
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Creams aren’t the best answer for dry skin

Creams aren’t the best answer for dry skin

When I think about the literal ocean of moisturizers in the world (which now includes Brad Pitt and Travis Barker skincare lines…no, not a joke…), creams don’t impress me much.  And yet, most peopl...
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How to Jaw Sha for TMJ

How to Jaw Sha for TMJ

We are often asked: how do I do Gua Sha for my TMJ and jaw issues? Gua Sha for jaw, or as we like to abbreviate “Jaw Sha,” is actually easy to do at home with a Gua Sha tool and some basic guidance...
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Mind-blowing Jaw Gua Sha Hack

Mind-blowing Jaw Gua Sha Hack

If I told you that doing Gua Sha on your jaw could open your pelvis and get you deeper into hip stretches, would you believe me? Recently we came across a video of famous Olympic athletic trainer, ...
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Where is the Master Beauty Point?

Where is the Master Beauty Point?

Clue: it's not on the face.  This is an acupuncture point that is considered "the command point of the face and head," which means that it has an extra powerful effect on stimulating blood and qi (...
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Smart Strategies for Sun Protection

Smart Strategies for Sun Protection

Mineral sunblocks are often heavy and occlusive, making your skin more susceptible to breakouts and congestion. Chemical sunblocks can be irritating to skin, and the jury is out on their safety. T...
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