Wellness

[lolakimono]

I went for acupuncture today, and my acupuncturist performed gua sha on my back.  

Here is a photo similar to what my back looks like on day one.

It should fade in a few days. 

Here are some more details about it, in case you're interested.

http://philotoyourhealth.blogspot.com/2012/09/125-what-is-gua-sha-and-health-benefits.html

Have you had it done?

[Kachina624]

@lolakimono  We love you but I think you've lost it to subject yourself to that.  Voluntarily, I assume? 

[Bird mama]

Gua Sha?  Ya, Nah.

I hope it helps you.

[Swissguy]

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@lolakimono wrote:

I went for acupuncture today, and my acupuncturist performed gua sha on my back.  

Here is a photo similar to what my back looks like on day one.

It should fade in a few days. 

Here are some more details about it, in case you're interested.

http://philotoyourhealth.blogspot.com/2012/09/125-what-is-gua-sha-and-health-benefits.html

Have you had it done?

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my mom has and loved the results!! i hope you'll post how it works for you.

I would like to try myself but have't found a good acupuncturist in my area=== I did find one I did't care for that I won't be going back to--but that's another story!!

[scottygal]

Very interesting. This is the first I've heard of it. (Sounds similar to "cupping" in advantages) let me know how you feel afterwards. 

[lolakimono]

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@scottygal wrote:

Very interesting. This is the first I've heard of it. (Sounds similar to "cupping" in advantages) let me know how you feel afterwards. 

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@scottygal

I did cupping several years ago, and it has similar properties.  From what I understand, cupping targets specific areas or zones by pulling blood to that surface, whereas gua sha can cover large areas or organ systems.  By doing my entire back, this helps with "dampness" in the lungs and getting the bloodflow to circulate more readily.  Based on the color that I turned immediately, she asked if I also had neck/shoulder pain., which this can help with too.  

[SeaMaiden]

It looks like a whole lot of hickies.  😮Not for me ThankYou!

[sidsmom]

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@SeaMaiden wrote:

It looks like a whole lot of hickies.  😮Not for me ThankYou!

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That many hickies would probably 'increase the circulation', as well!

(wink) And be a heck of a lot more fun. 

[Bird mama]

@lolakimono  I'm all for it as long as you don't scar.  I'm sure the practitioner knows what she/he is doing.

[catwhisperer]

I have never heard of it, but hope it helps you. I love acupunture. If I could afford it, I would get it weekly. Medicare does not cover it.