Principle
Cupping is an ancient chinese therapy for a lot of applications. The principle of cupping therapy is to achieve
better blood circulation in specific areas of the skin. This is done by applying cups with a vacuum on the skin of the patient.
A suction is created, pulling the skin up, which is meant to increase blood flow to certain areas. Also in the arabic world cupping therapy
is known to suck out any impurities in the body for example toxins and tissue fluid.
In traditional Chinese medicine, cupping therapy is known to dispel stagnation (blood, lymph), thus improving blood flow.
Neck and shoulder problems
The better blood flow can be used very effectively against shoulder and neck problems. By applying the cups on the affected areas
blood circulation is improved and pains will go away after only a few applications.
Applied to larger areas it can be used to avoid future
muscular problmes in these areas.
Smoother skin
Women can use cupping as an anti-aging therapy. The better blood flow helps to stimulate cell regeneration. The skin will be smoother and will look younger when used regularly.
Common cold, pneumonia and bronchitis
Traditional chinese medicine (TCM) also uses the cupping therapy for a lot of common problems. Diseases such as common cold, pneumonia and bronchitis can be treated with the cupping therapy.
Headaches
Combined with relaxation methods the cupping therapy is also known to be very effective against headaches. unrest.
