I'm almost 47 and have been using Gua Sha since 1985. When I was a kid, my father traveled all over the world. He was supposed to stay in China for 3 weeks but was detained for 5 months, luckily the US government was able to arrange his release. However, when he returned home, he brought with him many Chinese methods and tools. Gua Sha was one such instrument. He learned Chinese and made many friends in China. They taught him many techniques and herbal preparations to treat injuries and certain diseases. I am a rider, runner, dancer, basketball player and rower (crew). I had many injuries and was often treated with Gua Sha and acupuncture. My parents sponsored a couple from China who were trying to escape the communist regime and get US citizenship. They opened the Asian market and gave me gouache and acupuncture. I'm from northwestern West Virginia, so oriental medicine wasn't common. I can only speak from my experience. Gua Sha and acupuncture techniques healed my injuries faster than any other treatment and I'm a big skeptic, but to this day I go for acupuncture weekly and use Gua Sha tools daily. My skin is full, plump, free from blemishes, bags under the eyes and discolouration. Before attempting to heal yourself, make sure you understand the techniques and how to perform them. Use oil so there is plenty of slip and you don't have to push too hard. Experiment with different shapes to find the one that best suits your needs. Photos 2 and 3 are my favorite shapes for the face and neck. Photo #4 is my preferred shape for scalp and body. Photo #2 is great for lymphatic drainage between the eyes, under the eyes, under the cheekbones, along the lower jaw, behind the ear and down the neck.
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