“MLD follows a specific sequence, starting with the body’s main drains, such as the lymph nodes in the armpits, neck, and groin,” says Gudrun Wu Snyder.

“Jade rollers may seem like the newest trend, but they actually have been used in traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries,” says Gudrun Snyder, acupuncturist and founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture in Chicago.

Gudrun Wu Snyder, founder of Moon Rabbit and expert in Medical Qigong, shared the literal translation of gua sha, "the word 'gua' means 'scraping', and 'sha' refers to the temporary redness or small red dots that can appear on the skin during the process."

Despite being popular among celebrities and athletes, Gudrun Snyder, founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture, told Salon cupping isn’t a new health practice — it’s a traditional Chinese medicine practice that has been around for thousands of years.

Everyone at this plant-dappled sanctuary, where library whispers are punctuated by the occasional gong from the adjoining sound bath studio, gets a tailored treatment.

Snyder wanted to create protection against mosquito-borne diseases that doubled as a unisex perfume for everyday use.

Whether your man is the ruggedly handsome outdoorsy type or simply sensitive to rapidly changing environmental conditions, he’s bound to benefit from the new Botanical-based Bug Repellent by Moon Rabbit Acupuncture.

Gudrun Snyder explains that cosmetic acupuncture works from the inside out. While users may not experience the same type of results as Botox, they often get more subtle effects. She said that it is as if the patient has had the best possible night’s sleep.

Inspired by her family's legacy in medicine and her own transformative experiences, Gudrun has created a holistic wellness center in Chicago, where she blends "ancient Eastern medicine with modern health modalities" to help her patients lead healthier, balanced lives.

The seeds, as the crystals are called, are intended to stimulate the brain to send various signals to the body when positioned: There’s a point near the inner flap to aid with digestion and another near the top for stress. Once secured, they evoke both the edge of Maria Tash piercings and ’90s star-shaped stick-on earrings.

Here's everything you need to know about the ancient Chinese medicine practice that's trending right now.

Gudrun Wu Snyder talks to VOUGE about how ear seeding can help improve your health and wellness