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Gua Sha, Adaptogens, and the Wellness Industrial Complex: Separating Ancient Wisdom from Trendy Noise

From TikTok gua sha tutorials to $45 ashwagandha lattes, Asian wellness traditions are having a serious moment in the US. But as these practices go mainstream, it's worth asking: what's genuinely beneficial, what's overhyped, and who's actually profiting from centuries of cultural knowledge?

Jul 11, 2026