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What is cupping therapy?
Cupping is a form of Chinese medicine, which is not as known as other forms such as acupuncture and herbal medicine. In specific, cupping is the term applied to a technique that uses small glass cups or bamboo jars as suction devices that are then placed on the skin.
How does it work?
As the air inside cools down, a vacuum is created and as a result one's skin will often rise and redden as the blood vessels expand. One’s pores are then more susceptible to open and thus enhances blood and lymphatic circulation. The cup is left to sit there for five or more minutes depending on your skin’s sensitivity to the treatment.
What are the pros and cons to cupping?
Pros
Effective in..
- loosening muscle tissue
- encouraging better circulation
- treating high blood pressure by sedating the nervous system
- removing toxins
- helping lymphatic draining
- eliminating excessive fat
- strengthening tendons
Used therapeutically to treat
- back/neck pains
- stiff muscles
- anxiety
- fatigue
- migraines
- rheumatism
- cellulite
- respiratory ailments
- colds or flu
Cons
Will leave…
- bruises (only last a few days)
Rare but possible side effects…
- discomfort (mild)
- slight burns
- skin infection
Why else consider cupping?
Respected athletes as well as famous celebrities are doing it too! Take a look at how even Justin Bieber, Jennifer Aniston, Wang Qun (a Chinese swimmer), and more all take cupping into consideration when treating their individual conditions!
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