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Gua sha (pronounced "gwa-shah") is an East Asian healing technique. A trained professional uses a small, smooth-edged tool to firmly stroke your skin in one direction. This can help improve blood flow ...

The world of skincare trends is constantly changing and almost always surprising. Rolling balls of ice under your eyes if you’re looking puffy. Taking up ‘face yoga’ for a snatched jawline. Even using ...

Gua sha is a body and face scraping technique that’s used for a variety of health benefits. It’s a part of the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with mentions in the Shanghan Lun, a Chinese ...

Some social media trends are a bit questionable (hello, Sprite chug challenge). Others may be worth paying attention to. Take gua sha. This practice, which involves scraping your skin with a coin, ...

The early research is promising, but more is needed to learn exactly how gua sha massage may be able to relieve headache or migraine symptoms. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/Elena Noviello Gua sha ...