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AcuArtistry Tool Care Guide: Gua Sha, Teishin, and IASTM

By Mark Parzynski, DAOM, L.Ac., Copper, silver, and gold are resilient and corrosion-resistant metals. With proper care, your AcuArtistry...

Wintertime traditions: Sbiten

As we write this post, it is Russian Orthodox Christmas Eve, and what better time to have a hot cup of sbiten, an ancient Russian festive...

Copper Gua Sha; An Antimicrobial Therapeutic Tool

Tatiana Parzynski, N.D. Physical medicine has always been a part of my medical practice and when I want to increase fascial glide or...

Teishin - A Brief History

The teishin is a gentle and effective tool for treating patients without inserting acupuncture needles. It is popular in Meridian Therapy...

Shiunko Recipe for Skincare

by Mark Parzynski, DAOM, L.Ac. Shiunko or Purple Cloud Ointment was developed in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1868) for the...

The Energetic Properties of Metals in the Healing Arts

Mark Parzynski, DAOM, L.Ac. Metals have been used in the healing arts for thousands of years. In Japan, the type of metal used in...