Gua Sha

Gua Sha means to scrape away fever. This ancient treatment allows any disease that has affected the body to be fought out, as the name implies. This method is aimed to improve the immune system of the individual and promote self-healing.

Vietnam is among the countries that heavily rely on Gua Sha today. Next is Indonesia. Aside from them, many countries try to use this for skin treatment as well, and once this treatment is used, it does not require any medical diagnosis unlike the standards that would be set as such in western medicine.

How the Gua Sha Technique Is Done

The technique may begin with the skin that is heavily lubricated with oil or herbal preparations and then strokes are applied across the area. A substantial pressure using a smooth edge of an object is used over it.One thing that is usually used is a smooth piece of ceramic or coin, which is the reason why some English speakers termed Gua Sha as "spooning" or "coining". However, modern practitioners of Gua Sha uses buffalo horn or jade because these materials activate the Qi and blood. They help release toxins from the body.

Gua Sha has been effective for treating many health conditions but it is a complicated treatment for some. Hence, Gua Sha treatment needs to be carried out by those that are specifically trained in the technique itself.

What Gua Sha Treats

Gua Sha is a common alternative treatment used for people who have suffered a fair amount of fatigue or have been doing a lot of heavy lifting. Some who have sore muscles also rely on this Chinese treatment. Another use of Gua Sha is the help it gives to people suffering from certain digestive disorders. This treatment is used to help combat many food poisoning cases. Aside from digestive disorders treatment, Gua Sha can also relieve head pain.

People suffering from fibromyalgia are mostly depending on Gua Sha treatment today because of the positive results it brings. The therapy is also used for people with gallbladder, liver, kidney and lung diseases.

What Happens When You Undergo Gua Sha

The concept of Gua Sha is that it is working along the same channel that acupuncture would be used. It follows the meridians and acu-points in your body. After a couple of session with this treatment, it will be normal to see the skin to look as if it has been bruised. The markings or rash may seem that the skin was irritated and hurting.  These bruises will usually disappear after a few days.

Gua Sha Therapy

There are many people who can testify that Gua Sha has helped them. In case you are looking for an alternative medicine practitioner who can give you the best Gua Sha treatment, Dr. Zheng should be at the top of your list. Visit our clinic in Torrance, California to see how Dr. Zheng performs the right procedures in Gua Sha therapy. Discover how this traditional method of treatment can cure many illnesses without relying too much on synthetic medications.