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De Qi, Touching Qi, and the Spark of Healing in East Asian Bodywork

In East Asian medicine, there is a phenomenon known as de qi — pronounced somewhere between a "d" and a "t" sound, chi.
It refers to the spark, the moment when the practitioner connects with the body’s living energy, or qi, through touch or instrument.

To the trained practitioner, de qi can feel almost electrical — a tangible activation of the body’s internal movement of energy.
In many traditional styles of acupuncture and Ea…

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. Recently, it has gained popularity as a way to reduce the appearance of scars.

Cupping therapy involves the use of cups placed on the skin to create suction. The suction created by the cups helps to improve circulation to the area where the cups are placed, which may help to promote healing and reduce the appearance of scars.

Cupping therapy may also help to break up scar…