Giving yourself a Gua Sha Facial at home is fairly simple as long as you follow these key steps: Start with a clean face and clean hands. Apply facial oil (four to 10 drops) over the face and neck,...
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If you have ever walked by someone and noticed dark bruised circles on their back, they have enjoyed the relief of cupping. Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which plastic or glass cups are placed...
Vitamin B12 is found in animal foods, as well as some fortified foods that have added B12. Fortified foods vary from country to country, but often include milk alternatives or breakfast cereals. Some especially good sources of vitamin B12...
You can’t obtain any of the potential gua sha benefits if you don’t have the appropriate tool! Gua sha tools for the face and body come in several shape options and are usually made out of real crystal or...
Often times, when receiving acupuncture, many acupuncturists will include both hands in the full body treatment. Depending on what you are getting acupuncture to accomplish, hand acupuncture can be very helpful. Hand acupuncture can be done on either the...
Given the vital roles that vitamin B12 plays in your body, a deficiency can have serious health consequences. In fact, low blood levels of the vitamin have been linked to several health problems. Brain Function Low levels of vitamin...
The Chinese New Year officially starts February 10, 2024 and is the Year of the Dragon. Each Dragon year has one of five elements associated with it. 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. Dragon is the 5th...
As we move into a New Year, it is important to take time to reflect on how the previous year went. Not only do we need to think about changing habits like our diet and exercise, but it is...
5 Gua Sha Benefits and Uses At East Boca Acupuncture, we love Gua Sha! It is one of the most effective and immediate treatments that we offer. Below are, what we believe to be, the top 5 benefits and...
Acupuncture Points on Your Feet and Why We Use Them When receiving acupuncture treatment, your acupuncturist might focus on your feet as a main part of your treatment. Every day we are the toughest on our feet. Standing, walking,...