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Dry Needling vs Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient system originating in China in which acupuncture needles are placed into specific points on the acupuncture meridians to relieve a variety of health conditions. Dry needling is based on modern western medicine principles, needles are inserted...
Adding the Crystal Facial to Your Clinic or Salon
This blog is a detailed guide for any beauty practitioners, acupuncturists or other aestheticians who would like to add a luxurious crystal facial to their menu of services. Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Jade, Tourmaline, Clear Quartz or all three? The crystal...
How to Perform the White Lotus Crystal Facial
In addition to our video Instructions we find some customers prefer to read through the instructions. Below you will find full written instructions on how to perform the White Lotus unique crystal facial at home. White Lotus Crystal Facial Step...
Celebrities Embrace Ancient Chinese Cosmetic Techniques
You would think after 2500 yrs, people would have forgotten about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The popularity of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine continues to grow worldwide as a trend.  This 'movement' is not only restricted to mere mortals but...
Roll the Jade Roller Upwards not Downwards
Continuing on from our blog a few days ago on why “Gua Sha Should Not be Used on the neck” this blog will discuss why it was always considered important to roll upwards and outwards during cosmetic treatments.The Jade Roller...
Hair and Body Combing Rituals
How to Use the Crystal Hair Comb Instructions for using the Crystal Comb in your hair Find a quiet place and take a few deep breaths to relax. Gently run the comb through your hair starting on the right side...
Jade Roller and Rose Quartz Crystal Roller Step by step Video Demonstration by White Lotus
Please enjoy this step by step video demonstration of how to use your crystal roller at home.
100% Natural Rose Quartz Comb
What is a Rose Quartz Comb? The Rose comb is made from hand carved Grade A rose quartz crystal. The crystal is never chemically treated during the carving process leaving it more natural and energised. As it is hand carved...
Jade Roller Squeaks
 How to stop your Jade Roller from Squeaking A common complaint we here is that when the jade roller is used there is a light squeaking noise that can be irritating during a relaxing treatment. The squeak is nothing to...
The Acupressure Mat for Leg Pain
The acupressure mat is widely recognised for its ability to reduce muscle pain, increase relaxation and improve sleep. One of the main scientific studies (1) found that when the experiences of 126 people were assessed they reported that : 98%...
Rose Quartz Roller and Jade Roller Eye Treatments
Jade facial rollers and Rose Quartz Rollers can both be used to improve the appearance of skin under and above the eyes. The rollers help drain lymphatic fluid and can reduce puffiness around and bags below the eyes. Also they...
Jade Gua Sha or Rose Quartz Gua Sha?
Below we explain step by step the differences between the Gua Sha of Rose Quartz and the Gua Sha of Jade. For those of you truly interested in finding the right crystal for your skin please try our unique Create...
How Do I Clean a Jade Gua Sha and Cleaning the Rose Quartz Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a traditional health and beauty tool from ancient China. It is used to gently scrape the skin to increase micro-circulation and improve lymphatic drainage. The process of cleaning your Gua Sha after use is fairly simple but...
Jade Roller Benefits
Jade Rollers are traditionally used on both the face and the body to improve the appearance, prevent signs of Aging and nourish the skin. Below we will explain in detail the key benefits of the jade roller both from a...
Buy a Jade Roller or Rose Quartz Facial Roller?
A common question we are frequently asked is whether to buy a jade facial roller or a Rose Quartz Roller. Below we will go through this questions point by point to help you with your decision. Before we continue for...
How Many Spikes on the Acupressure Mat?
So a simple question how many spikes on the mat? The White Lotus Acupressure mat contains exactly 6534 food grade plastic spikes.Why is the number of spikes on the accupressure mat important? It is not so much the number of...
Acupressure mats and Food Grade Plastic Spikes?
What is the difference in using Food Grade Plastic in Acupressure mats and is it worth spending the extra money to have the spikes in the your acupressure mat made from food grade plastic? All plastics are made from hydrocarbons...
The Independent Newspaper Features the White Lotus Jade Roller
The Independent Newspaper has run an article on the Jade Roller Featuring the White Lotus Jade Roller. The article is titled ‘What is a Jade Roller and Should you be using one’ It was published on the 19th of May...
Cupping Therapy in Ancient Egypt
When in Egypt Anthony and Kamila were also fortunate enough to find images of cupping as a therapy inscribed on ancient ruins along side ancient hieroglyphics. The image attached with this blog was actually taken by Anthony of these revealing...
Rose Quartz Gua Sha
Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool by White Lotus   Gua Sha- the ancient facial therapy- has been around for thousands of years. It’s generally associated with traditional Chinese medicine. However, Greek and Egyptian legends show that the Rose quartz stone...