Ashe,
I am curious about what you think of the opposite point of view regarding ice to reduce inflammation. I've always known of using ice to reduce inflammation from injury, however apparently the TCM viewpoint is in conplete contrast. I read Tom Bisio's book, A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth, and in it, he writes something about inflammation being the natural way for the body to surround injured tissue with increased blood flow, and that using ice ultimately has a negative impact on long-term healing as it constricts the blood vessels during the immediate aftermath of an injury.
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