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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Introducing Cupping as a a relaxing therapy

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin, whose practioners believe mobilizes blood flow in order to promote healing. Ancient practioners use to do the fire Cupping is the suction created using heat but fortuntaly the modern mechanical devices (hand or electrical pumps). Cupping was originally from ancient China, Egypt and now, it have been used in Turkey, Greece, France, Italy, and Eastern Europe. Cupping has a long history of use in acupuncture practice and has been combined with bloodletting, but it is a therapy in its own right.


The modern mechanicl devices cupping is a safe, non-invasive, and inexpensive technique. It is used by practitioners to treat colds, lung infections , and problems in the internal organs. It is also used to treat muscle and joint pain and spasms, particularly on the back. Cupping therapy is thought to stimulate blood circulation.

Modern cups are made of strong glass. The cup is placed directly on the skin to create vacuum by using pumps to achieve the proper suction. Often, the skin inside the cup visibly rises. Cupping is generally a painless procedure.


It can leave temporary bruised but painless marks on the skin and there is also a small risk of burns. Persons who claim this therapy to be beneficial report that it produces feeling of relaxation and invigoration.

After the Treatment:

Cupping can cause blood to be drawn to the surface of the skin, which can cause red marks, swelling, and bruising. These are signs of your blood stagnate status. When your body is toxins-free, it will not leave marks. The more toxins your body has, the darker the bruising marks will be.

After treatments, you will feel much painless, relaxed and a little bit tired. We recommend you wear warm clothes, take shower next day, maintain fluid intake, and have warm and cooked food.



The main benefits of using Chinese cupping treatment as a form of therapy to increase wellness:

1. Causing tissues to release toxins
2. Activate the lymphatic system
3. Clear colon blockages

4. Stimulate circulation through tissue massage

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