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Cupping is an alternative therapy involving the placement of cups on the skin to generate suction, purportedly improving energy flow and aiding in the healing process.

Cellulite, which is simply fat pressed through connective tissue beneath the skin, is considered harmless and normal. However, if you’re uncomfortable with skin dimples, seeking alternative treatments such as cupping is understandable.

Dating back to Ancient Egypt’s Eber’s papyrus (1550 B.C.), cupping therapy finds mention in one of the oldest medical texts. It has been an integral part of various ancient healing systems, including Chinese, Unani, traditional Korean, and Tibetan practices.

These days, cupping therapy is usually found as a treatment offered by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The suction helps facilitate the flow of “qi” in the body. Qi is a Chinese word meaning life force.

It is widely believed that cupping aids in harmonizing the body’s yin and yang, representing its negative and positive aspects. The restoration of balance between these extremes is presumed to enhance the body’s resilience against pathogens while augmenting blood circulation and diminishing pain.

Through the application of cups, cupping techniques stimulate increased blood flow in localized areas. This potential enhancement in circulation may alleviate muscle tension, subsequently improving overall blood flow and facilitating cellular repair. Additionally, cupping might stimulate the generation of new connective tissues and the formation of fresh blood vessels within the tissue.

People often integrate cupping into their wellness regimen to complement various symptoms and health conditions.

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Is it scientifically proven?

There is a growing body of research digging into how and why cupping may work.

A 2018 review of studies noted that cupping therapy has reported benefits for a variety of conditions that can be categorized as either localized or systematic diseases.

Cupping is thought to alleviate symptoms by promoting peripheral (close to the skin) blood circulation and improving immunity.

According to the 2018 review, the effects of cupping therapy include:

promoting the skin’s blood flow
changing the skin’s biomechanical properties
increasing pain thresholds
improving local anaerobic (without oxygen) metabolism
reducing inflammation
boosting cellular immunity

According to a 2017 study, the mechanical effect of cupping increases local blood flow and stretches underlying tissue.

Activation of Heme oxygenase-1, a gene that plays a critical role in the prevention of vascular inflammation, could account for many of cupping therapy’s claimed local and systemic health benefits.

A 2019 study noted that no single theory exists to explain the whole effects of cupping, but some theories include:

altering pain signal processing
using counter-irritation, or pain to reduce pain
stimulating increased blood circulation through the release of nitric oxide
stimulating the immune system with artificial local inflammation
increasing the level of immune products, such as interferon and tumor necrotizing factor
increasing the flow of lymph in the lymphatic system
decreasing uric acid and both types of cholesterol
changing the molecular structure and function of hemoglobin (Hb)

Despite multiple theories, more quality research is needed to confirm the effects of cupping as well as the mechanisms by which they may or may not support healing.

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Does cupping remove toxins?

Based on the aforementioned research, cupping therapy potentially aids in toxin elimination by prompting immune responses, impacting both local and systemic levels.

Moreover, it could assist in removing uric acid, a natural byproduct from digesting specific foods. Accumulation of uric acid might elevate acidity levels in the blood and urine.

Cupping therapy may positively influence the lymphatic system, which contributes to expelling bodily waste. Interruptions in lymph flow can lead to fluid buildup and hinder effective toxin elimination. Lymphatic drainage massage is one solution to this issue.

Likewise, cupping therapy might aid in boosting lymphatic circulation and averting fluid retention.

Although the current evidence regarding cupping’s efficacy in toxin removal is encouraging, further research is necessary for validation.

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What are the different types of cupping?

The origins of cupping likely trace back to its initial practice using animal horns. Subsequently, cups evolved from bamboo to ceramic materials.

Traditionally, suction was generated by heat application. Initially, cups were heated using fire and then placed on the skin. As they cooled, the cups drew the skin inward.

Modern cupping frequently involves the use of bell-shaped glass cups, although plastic or silicone cups are also common alternatives.

There are four main categories of cupping performed today:

Dry cupping: a suction-only method
Wet/bleeding cupping: may involve both suction and controlled medicinal bleeding
Running cupping: involves moving suctioned cups around the body after applying oil to massage the desired area
Flash cupping: involves quick, repeated suction and release of cups on an area of the body

Cupping may also involve the use of:

acupuncture needles
moxibustion, or the burning of mugwort leaves
magnets
laser therapy
electrical stimulation
water
herbs

Subsets of cupping include:

facial cupping
sports cupping
orthopedic cupping
aquatic cupping

Your practitioner, your medical needs, and your preferences will help determine which method is used.

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How does it work

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You may want to fast or eat only light meals 2 to 3 hours before your cupping session.

During a cupping treatment, you can expect the following:

Your practitioner will ask you what symptoms you’ve been experiencing, likely taking a detailed health history if this is your first time visiting them.
The practitioner will place cups on your skin.
You’ll feel a sucking sensation and pressure as the cups are suctioned.
The practitioner may use heat or suction alone to place the cups.
Depending on the type of cupping, the practitioner may leave you to rest for a few minutes before they return to remove the cups.
Your skin may turn red and show light bruising after your session.

Where will my practitioner place the cups?

Cups are most often applied to the:

back
chest
abdomen
buttocks
legs

Generally, the back is the most common area for cups to be used. If you’re receiving facial or cosmetic cupping, cups will be placed on your face.

How does the suction process function?

Typically, the cup is heated using fire, employing alcohol, herbs, or paper inserted into the cup. After removing the fire source, the heated cup is placed directly onto your skin’s surface.

Upon contact, the hot cup cools, creating a vacuum that lifts the skin and muscle into the cup. You might notice skin reddening as blood vessels react to the pressure change.

Some contemporary cupping practitioners have transitioned to using rubber pumps to generate suction, departing from traditional heating methods.

What is the duration of a cupping session?

For dry cupping, the cup remains stationary for a specified duration, usually between 5 to 10 minutes.

In wet or bleeding cupping, the practitioner makes a small incision, extracting stagnant blood through cup suction.

Running cupping involves oil application before cup suction, followed by gentle cup movement in the area, akin to a massage. Session lengths can vary from 10 minutes to over an hour, contingent on the specific service.

Flash cupping entails quick cup suction and release within a specific body region, typically lasting 5 to 10 minutes.

How long do cupping marks persist?

Discoloration or marks from cupping typically vanish within 7 days following the session.

Things to keep in mind

Cupping therapy isn’t recommended for everyone.

Don’t use cupping if you use blood-thinning medication. Also avoid cupping if you have:

a sunburn
a wound
a skin ulcer
experienced recent trauma
an internal organ disorder
thinning skin

Cupping shouldn’t be done on:

veins
arteries
nerves
skin inflammation or lesions
body orifices
eyes
lymph nodes
varicose veins

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