It is a traditional Chinese technique that uses small glass cups as suction devices that

are placed on the skin. There are several ways that a practitioner can create the

suction in the cups.

Cupping therapy was used in Egypt dating back some 3,500 years, where its use is

represented in hieroglyphic writing. In ancient Greece, Hippocrates recommended the

use of cups for a variety of ailments.

In China, extensive research has been carried out on Cupping, and the practice is a

mainstay of government-sponsored hospitals of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

What is cupping therapy??

How we apply cupping therapy??

• First , a flammable substance such as alcohol, herbs, or paper is placed in a cup and

set on fire. As the fire goes out, the cup is placed upside down on the patient's skin.

• As the air inside the cup cools, it creates a vacuum. This causes the skin to rise and

redden as blood vessels expand. The cup is generally left in place for five to 15

minutes then it is removed.

• After the procedure, the site may be covered with an antibiotic ointment to prevent

infection. The skin's appearance generally returns to normal within 10 days.

Initially it pulls blood into an area.

As new blood is forced into the tissues around the cups the body

will begin to develop new blood vessels called “

neovascularization” , new blood vessel formation. This is why

cupping can cause a lasting effect. As the new vessels form they

will have the capability to feed the tissues with nutrient and

oxygen. Like you and me, all tissues need food and oxygen to

survive.

The tissues get saturated with fresh blood while the

vacuum pulls stagnant blood out of the area.

The result may be like one of these :

acute and chronic pain

activation of

lymphatic system

relieving stress

Improving

cardiovascular &

pulmonary

circulation

skin rejuvenation

neutralizing emotions

of anger

improving athlete

performance

detoxification

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