Tag: allergy relief

Allergy Massage Revisited

As mentioned in my last post, I recently had the opportunity to study Tui Na with Jeffrey Yuen, an amazing teacher and practitioner of Chinese medicine. Tui Na originated as its own system of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), separate from acupuncture, herbalism, or other types of medicine, though it is now frequently used in tandem with these modalities. Traditionally, Tui…

Allergy Massage

Spring has sprung! I’ve been sleeping with open windows, waking up to the early morning chirping of birds, lacy sunlight streaming through newly flowering and leafy trees, and, unfortunately, to a little bit of congestion and an unpleasant tickle in the back of my throat. New plants have risen, and with them, much dreaded pollen counts. It’s time for allergy…