Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique where a smooth stone is scraped across the skin to reduce puffiness and improve circulation.

But it’s important to be smart about your massage gun use. “A massage gun should be used cautiously,” says Nancy R. Kirsch, ...

In the hours before the 2025 Met Gala, celebrity lymphatic drainage specialist Flavia Lanini was at work behind the scenes, sculpting some of Hollywood’s most photographed faces and physiques. Known ...

During Swedish massage, the therapist focuses on massaging the full body in order to promote deep relaxation.

Lymphatic drainage massage has gained popularity as a purported bloating and weight loss support method, but there’s no proof that the procedure will decrease body fat. Lymphatic drainage massage uses ...

Everyone knows the universal sign of feline contentment: Curled up on a couch with their humans petting them, cats will often let out the slow rumble of a purr. What you may not realize, though, is ...

Some massage therapists avoid certain pressure points, including the one between the ankle bone and heel, because of concern that it may trigger contractions, but the evidence on whether massage ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Research suggests that regular ...