Alternate Currency
Products
- Discount Offers
- Latest Additions
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Therapeutic Simulators
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Health and Beauty
- Natural Bedding
- Body Warmer
- Green Tools and Gadgets
- Accessories
By Price Range
Featured...
Kang Zhu Cupping Set With Hand Pump And 12 Cups
Lightweight, high quality material, hand suction cupping set...Bamboo Cupping Jars (Set of 3)
Application: The modern understanding of cupping is that it ...Left Rubber Hand (8cm)
Material: Soft polished rubber Colour: Flesh Length: 8cm (na...MOCM Disposable Acupuncture Needle With Guide Tube (0.22x40 mm)
Features:
1. With ISO13485 identification.
2. Traditional...KIRIBAI Body Warmer (adhesive type / 10 pieces)
Applications:
It is used for keeping warm at outdoor activi...More Info
- Privacy Policy
- Delivery and Tax
- How to Order
- Return Policy
- Terms and Conditions
- Resource Directory
- Add URL Link
- Sitemap
Subscribe
Cupping Therapyposted on 2 September 2008 | posted in Self healing | (0) Comments
CUPPING THERAPY
Cupping therapy has been used in China for thousands of years. In fact, at one time, cupping was used in most countries to deal with many complaints. Today it is virtually unknown outside people practicing or receiving acupuncture treatments. Much of the cupping equipment and methods used today are exactly the same as they were in ancient times, although some practitioners may prefer using electronic, electrical or mechanised suction pumps. However, the majority of people practising cupping today still use bamboo or glass cups. There are two main techniques of cupping: stationary and sliding. Stationary cups are placed on the skin and left for a period of five to fifteen minutes. Four to six cups may be applied and then removed cyclically. Alternatively, the practitioner will use one or two cups only that he will move up and down the area in need of treatment. Other techniques are: weak, medium, strong, needle, moxa, empty/flash, full/bleeding, herbal and water cupping. People often describe a deep warm and tingling sensation long after the treatment has ended. Both adults and children should respond well to cupping. How often can cupping be applied? In Chinese hospitals cupping is applied every day until the patient gets better. Children and adults are treated in the same way. In the West, however, once a week is considered the normal frequency. In the end, it depends on the type of problem you would like cupping to treat. In case of acute back pain, the treatments should initially be more frequent. Please note that cupping will leave some bruise-like marks on the area treated. Some of the marks can last for a few days. This is nothing to worry about as they will go away after a while. What are the benefits of cupping therapy? The skin is our largest organ, containing fluid, blood, blood vessels, connective tissue, muscle and rich in nerve supplies. By creating suction, cupping is used to drain excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, and bring blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin. Cupping should generally improve blood and Qi flow in any ‘congested’ area of the body where it is used. Common disorders treated by cupping therapy: - Abdominal pain - Anaemia - Asthma - Atrophy syndrome - Back pain - Common cold and influenza - Constipation - Cough - Hypertension - Muscular and joint pain - Skin complaints - Varicose and broken veins Share this blog entry:  Digg it |  del.icio.us |  Stumble it! |  Reddit |  Furl
|
|
Comments ( 0 ) - Add Your Comment |
|