Cupping has been used for thousands of years. The Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Chinese used cupping therapy.
What Is Cupping?
Cupping is a method of relieving local congestion by applying a partial vacuum that is created in a cup(s), either by heat or by suction.
What Happens During A Treatment?
During a cupping treatment, the practitioner will place a flammable substance (such as herbs or alcohol) inside a cup, and then ignite that substance.
When the fire goes out, the practitioner places the cup upside-down over certain qi pathways linked to the condition being treated.
The cup is usually left in place for five to ten minutes, during which time blood vessels expand and increase circulation.
Cupping is also thought to open up the skin’s pores and promote detoxification.
In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) listed a number of conditions in which they say acupuncture has been proven effective. These include:
Flu
PMS
Asthma
Stress
Hip Pain
Muscle Pain
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Headaches
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Shoulder Pain
Relaxation
Muscle Tightness
Morning Sickness
Common Colds
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