According to traditional Chinese medicine, qi or chi is energy that flows through the body. Many people believe that a person’s qi must be balanced and flowing freely to ensure their health and wellbeing. Research shows that microcurrent anti-aging technology works organically to rejuvenate the skin as well as to re-educate facial muscles, removing the tired mask of stress so that our true beauty can shine forth. This beautiful woman demonstrating the CFF Gua Sha massage is Carolyn, owner of CFF, and she is over 75 years young. Red light therapy – This tool puts out 630nm+- wavelength which helps boost collagen and elastin fibers. It also helps brighten and even out skin tone, reduce inflammation, and helps cells regenerate. Xingze, W., Peijie, C., Xingyu, H., Yingying, W., Jinsheng, Y., Eungpinichpong, W., … Chatchawan, U. (2017, February 15). Guasha improves the rating of perceived exertion scale score and reduces heart rate variability in male weightlifters: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37(1), 49–56

Although gua sha tools can be used all over the body, they're especially beneficial for the face. They feel cooling and soothing—plus, they can help boost lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and inflammation, says Wasfie. While those are pretty much instantaneous benefits, there’s also a long-term play: Gua sha can help stimulate collagen production to fill in fine lines and boost skin elasticity. It's also just a darn nice moment of self-care, Wasfie says. (And we agree.) Mehr explains that a gua sha tool can help drain the lymphatic system by "stimulating the lymph nodes to help move extra fluid from swollen areas to excretion." This results in an overall more refreshed, toned and healthy complexion. How Do You Use Gua Sha Tools? The pulsating electrical, low voltage currents helps to enhance facial contours, reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and lift sagging muscles. Meng, F., Duan, P.-b., Zhu, J., Lou, Q.-q., Fang, Z.-h., An, H.-l., … Hu, Q. (2017, March). Effect of Gua sha therapy on perimenopausal syndrome: A randomized controlled trial [Abstract]. Menopause, 24(3), 299–307 Cheatham, S. W., Lee, M., Cain, M., & Baker, R. (2016, September). The efficacy of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization: A systematic review. The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 60(3), 200–211

For the Face and Body: Yina Bian Stone Gua Sha

Run the flat side of the board under one cheekbone, from the corner of your mouth toward your ear. Repeat on the other side. Gua sha is the practice of using a tool to apply pressure and scrape the skin to relieve pain and tension. This action causes light bruising, which often appears as purple or red spots known as petechiae or sha. Gua sha causes tiny blood vessels near the surface of the skin called capillaries to burst. This creates the distinctive red or purple bruises, known as sha.

After a gua sha session, you can expect immediate results such as a youthful glow and reduced puffiness. The feeling of swelling and congestion around the eyes and cheeks can significantly subside, leaving the skin feeling fresh and clear. 6. Is gua sha better than jade roller? Stainless steel edge – This gua sha shaped tool has a stainless steel edge which helps conduct and distribute the heat. Jade rolling is a type of gua sha, using a specific tool to make the gua sha technique easier. Jade rolling allows for easier stimulation of the lymphatic system without the need to constantly look in the mirror while performing the massage. 7. Are there any side effects of using gua sha? Electric Gua sha can enhance the benefits of the massage, making it more effective in promoting relaxation and reducing stress. It can also stimulate lymphatic drainage, promoting detoxification and reducing puffiness and inflammation. 3. Is it OK to use gua sha everyday? Traditional East Asian medicine also views blood stasis or stagnation as a cause of pain and illness. Another aim of gua sha is to move pooled or stagnated blood to relieve symptoms.Gua sha practitioners should not break the skin during the treatment, but there is a risk it could happen. Broken skin increases the possibility of infection, so a gua sha practitioner should always sterilize their tools between treatments. This CFF electric massage too offers superior anti-aging benefits through its microcurrent treatment. How? In a 2017 study, weightlifters who had gua sha felt that lifting weights took less effort after treatment. This could suggest that the treatment speeds up muscle recovery.