Understanding the Ancient Practice of Gua Sha
7. A Treatment for Tourette Syndrome?
A 2016 study cites just a single case of using gua sha for Tourette syndrome treatment. The practitioner combined the physical treatment with TCM herbs and prescribed lifestyle changes, and after 35 weekly treatments, the patient's symptoms — which included facial tics and constant throat clearing — had improved by 70%. Though much more research is needed, this small study shows the other possible benefits of this ancient practice.
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