A sound bath voucher from a friend: what to ask first

Received a sound bath as a gift? No water is involved. A few questions about format, volume and comfort help you enjoy it at your own pace.

When a loved one frets after finding a tick, online promises about herbs can muddy the water. Medical assessment stays at the centre.

Watching a partner or parent feel queasy makes everyone want to help. Before any herbal remedy, the cause and warning signs need attention.

Families sometimes tease each other about being a fire or water type. In Five Element acupuncture these categories are a traditional lens, not a diagnosis.

A relative who had wet cupping overseas may expect the same here. The two methods differ in ways that change the conversation about safety.

When a family member is keen on cupping, look for information that explains its limits as well as its appeal. Here is what that looks like.

Smouldering moxa in a home with children, pets and smoke alarms needs more than an online checklist. The first question is whether home use is wise for you.

Reading about attachment can put words to old relationship patterns. Exploring one recent moment often teaches more than any label.

Can an enthusiast and a sceptic share a sound session? Yes, if both understand it as relaxation rather than an established medical mechanism.

A photo of a friend's herbal prescription can look like a handy recipe. In traditional Chinese medicine, the whole formula is matched to one individual.