What The Heck Is A “Gua Sha Massage”?

When it comes to different wellness treatment options, Gua Sha is one of them that people are often quite curious about. Some people refer to Gua Sha as “gua sha massage”, “gua sha therapy”, etc. It is also sometimes referred to as the “Graston Technique” when used in sports medicine, but may be a bit different depending upon practitioner. Have additional questions? Interested in scheduling an appointment? Want to book a free wellness consultation to discuss Gua Sha or another treatment option? Visit our booking site, send us a message or give us a call today.

So… What Is Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a treatment modality rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that many acupuncturists offer. During treatment, a smooth-edged tool is used to gently scrape areas of the body. Depending upon where you are having a problem and what problem you may have, Gua Sha may be performed on different areas of the body to achieve results. What Does Gua Sha Do? Gua sha can help with stagnant qi, inflammation, circulation and healing when properly performed. A more “Americanized” version of Gua Sha known as the “Graston Technique” has been used since the 1990s in sports medicine to address muscles or scar tissue and can help to stretch and relax those areas. Does Gua Sha Hurt?

When most people hear “scraping” they think Gua Sha may be painful. When performed properly, Gua Sha should not hurt at all. The entire treatment should be gentle and relaxing. If you for any reason feel uncomfortable during your Clearwater Gua Sha treatment, we ask that you immediately say something so that we can access why that would be happening.

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The Benefits of Green Tea

When it comes to drinks, water is obviously the most recommended for your overall well-being. Another great option is green tea. While it does contain caffeine, it is lower than most other teas and coffees and even has different benefits that have been discovered through studies. Today, Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida is discussing the various benefits of green tea. Have questions? Interested in a more natural approach to your healthcare? Give us a call, send us a message or visit our booking site. You can even schedule a free 15 minute phone wellness consultation.

Green Tea May Provide Brain Aging Protection

Want to make sure your brain is as protected as possible? Numerous studies have shown that compounds such as catechin in green tea may actually have protective effects on neurons, possibly reducing the risk of dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s. You can read more about these various studies by following these links

Neurological mechanisms of green tea polyphenols in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

Tea Polyphenols in Parkinson's Disease

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Simultaneous Manipulation of Multiple Brain Targets by Green Tea Catechins: A Potential Neuroprotective Strategy for Alzheimer and Parkinson Diseases

Green Tea May Reduce Bad Breath

Do you find yourself with bad breath even after properly brushing and such? Certain bacteria in the mouth lead to bad breath, luckily, some research has shown that polyphenols found in green tea may have antimicrobial and deodorant effects. More information about these studies can be found here:

Green tea: a promising natural product in oral health

Green tea extract and its major constituent epigallocatechin-3-gallate inhibit growth and halitosis-related properties of Solobacterium moorei

Green Tea May Increase Metabolism/Weight Loss

Chances are if you have looked at any weight loss product, you’ve seen green tea or some component of it listed. Some research has indicated that green tea can promote fat oxidation helping with increased weight loss. Interested in learning more? Visit the links below: Efficacy of a green tea extract rich in catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing 24-h energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans

Green tea extract ingestion, fat oxidation, and glucose tolerance in healthy humans

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Interested in other natural approaches to wellness and healthcare? Dr. Dawn Potter would be happy to help. We offer acupuncture, massage, nutritional guidance, red light therapy and various other treatment options. Schedule your free 15 minute telehealth wellness consultation today.

Clearwater Acupuncture For Long-Covid?

Although covid is somewhat fairly new, it has wreaked havoc across the world, including the United States, Florida and the Clearwater area in specific. A rise in patients with symptoms such as fatigue, pain, weakness, anxiety has been occurring. Requiring new treatment options and approaches. Today, we’ll be discussing the recent research on acupuncture and long-covid treatment. Have questions? Ready to schedule your appointment with Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida? Reach out for any of your needs.

What Are The Common Long-Covid Symptoms?

Although covid is a somewhat recently problem in the world, we have already seen the devastating effects it can have on people, including death. Long-covid symptoms are another big problem we are facing around the world currently too. Those with long covid symptoms typically experience fatigue, headaches, sleep issues, mood issues, anxiety, joint pain, muscle soreness, memory loss, brain fog and even shortness of breath. This can be extremely debilitating, resulting in some having to stop working completely to try and address the impact it has had on their life.

How Can Acupuncture in Clearwater Improve Long-Covid?

According to recent search in regards to acupuncture and the impact it can have on long-covid symptoms, it can help with:

• Regulating vagal tone/the vagus nerve.

• Manages vasoconstriction throughout the body.

• Normalizes nitric oxide in the body.

• Decreases reactive oxygen species production.

• Reduces viral replication.

• Improves adaptive immunity.

• Balances autonomic nervous system.

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Do you or a loved one suffer from the symptoms caused by long-covid? Interested in a more natural approach to your care? Considering long-covid acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida? Schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation today. We would be happy to help with any of your needs.