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Cupping
What is Cupping?
Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of causing local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localized healing takes place.
Cupping therapy has been further developed as a means to open the 'Meridians' of the body. Meridians are the conduits in the body through which energy flows to every part of the body and through every organ and tissue. There are five meridians on the back that, when opened, allow invigorating energy to travel the whole length of the body. It has been found that cupping is probably the best way of opening those meridians.
Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, help activate and clear the veins, arteries and capillaries, activate the skin, clear stretch marks and improve varicose veins. Cupping is the best deep tissue massage available. Cupping, the technique, is very useful and very safe and can be easily learned and incorporated into your family health practices.
Cupping Procedures
Before the cups are applied, the skin is often "prepped" with a hammer called a plum blossom. It has very fine points that help open up the skin. The Chinese say this helps facilitate the release of heat and toxins from the area. It certainly increases blood flow and provides a neurological stimulus as well.
Then, the cups are placed for a full back treatment. Before they are placed on the skin, the inside air is quickly heated. Once the cup is on the skin, the air cools and creates a vacuum. This suction helps restore blood flow to the area, thus releasing the toxic by-products of metabolism that accumulate in areas of muscle pain.
There will be red spots appearing on the skin after treatment. Many of these red spots fade over several hours but several may bruise superficially giving the skin a "pepperoni" appearance for up to 7-10 days.
Benefits of Cupping
Cupping is a safe, non-invasive, and inexpensive technique. It is used by practitioners of Chinese medicine to treat colds, lung infections, and problems in the internal organs. It is also used to treat muscle and joint pain and spasms, particularly in the back. Cupping can be used on people for whom the injection of acupuncture needles poses a problem or risk. Cupping therapy is thought to stimulate blood circulation.
Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of causing local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localized healing takes place.
Cupping therapy has been further developed as a means to open the 'Meridians' of the body. Meridians are the conduits in the body through which energy flows to every part of the body and through every organ and tissue. There are five meridians on the back that, when opened, allow invigorating energy to travel the whole length of the body. It has been found that cupping is probably the best way of opening those meridians.
Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, help activate and clear the veins, arteries and capillaries, activate the skin, clear stretch marks and improve varicose veins. Cupping is the best deep tissue massage available. Cupping, the technique, is very useful and very safe and can be easily learned and incorporated into your family health practices.
Cupping Procedures
Before the cups are applied, the skin is often "prepped" with a hammer called a plum blossom. It has very fine points that help open up the skin. The Chinese say this helps facilitate the release of heat and toxins from the area. It certainly increases blood flow and provides a neurological stimulus as well.
Then, the cups are placed for a full back treatment. Before they are placed on the skin, the inside air is quickly heated. Once the cup is on the skin, the air cools and creates a vacuum. This suction helps restore blood flow to the area, thus releasing the toxic by-products of metabolism that accumulate in areas of muscle pain.
There will be red spots appearing on the skin after treatment. Many of these red spots fade over several hours but several may bruise superficially giving the skin a "pepperoni" appearance for up to 7-10 days.
Benefits of Cupping
Cupping is a safe, non-invasive, and inexpensive technique. It is used by practitioners of Chinese medicine to treat colds, lung infections, and problems in the internal organs. It is also used to treat muscle and joint pain and spasms, particularly in the back. Cupping can be used on people for whom the injection of acupuncture needles poses a problem or risk. Cupping therapy is thought to stimulate blood circulation.
