Home remedy for colds- guasha massage for children.

My instant home remedy for a cold is always guasha massage. This simple form of massage is the easiest “dispersing” therapy that can be smoothly done at home using any oil that we may have and a metal spoon/lid with smooth edges. My colleague, Robin Ray Green created an instructional video explaining how to do guasha on children, which can be applied to adults as well.

Guasha and Acupuncture for Children at Holistic Therapy Ealing

Thank you for specifying that you're interested in these treatments for children. Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches like guasha and acupuncture can be adapted for children, but they typically differ from adult treatments in several important ways:

Pediatric Guasha

When performed on children, guasha is usually:

• Much gentler and lighter in pressure

• Applied for shorter durations

• Often used with a smoother tool

  
  

Common childhood conditions that may be addressed with pediatric guasha include:

• Mild respiratory issues

• Digestive discomfort

• Fever reduction

• Immune support

Pediatric Acupuncture

For children, acupuncture is typically modified as:

• Fewer needles are used

• Needles are inserted more shallowly and for shorter periods

• Kate also uses non-insertive techniques (acupressure or specialized tools)

• Sessions are usually shorter in duration

At Holistic Theraoy Ealing Kate might also use alternatives like:

• Shonishin: A Japanese needleless technique specifically for babies and children

• Laser acupuncture: Using low-level lasers instead of needles

• Ear seeds: Small seeds or beads placed on acupressure points

If you're considering these treatments for a child at Holistic Therapy Ealing, I'd recommend getting in touch with Kate at info@holistictherapyealing.co.uk