On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about Gua Sha, the origin, and the potential benefits. Plus, they offer up advice on whether or not to get a diagnosis, and how to make newly “empty-nesting” parents feel special.
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The Effect of Gua Sha Treatment on the Microcirculation of Surface Tissue
Gua Sha, a press-stroke treatment of the skin, boosts the immune response to intradermal vaccination
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