Cupping Therapy
The ancient Tibetan practice of using heated cups made of copper, bamboo or even horn in order to relieve chronic pain and soreness in localized areas of the body is called "Cupping". Cupping has been used since ancient times in eastern naturopathy to increase blood circulation in localized areas of the back and shoulders, to relax stressed and strained muscles and to relieve soreness and chronic pain in parts of the body.
The technique employed in the process involves, holding a flame directly beneath copper cups and then placing and pressing the heated cups onto the parts of the body to be treated. The vacuum created by the heat within the cup sucks up the skin and the body tissues in the area directly beneath the cup thereby creating an intense arching action of the skin and body tissues. This arching action causes an increase in blood circulation in the localized area. This in turn, aids the release of dangerous toxins from the blood and activates the lymphatic system in the body, thereby aiding the flushing out of carcinogens and other toxins from the treated areas of the body.
There is historical evidence in ancient Tibetan and Chinese texts that cupping therapy was practiced in ancient Tibet and China nearly 3500 years ago. Since ancient times, the Tibetans and Chinese have believed that the practice of cupping helps open up blocked pathways that carry raw life energy or "Qi" thereby helping rejuvenate and revive the body and regenerate tired and worn body tissues.
Cupping is considered to be a safe and non-invasive treatment for chronic aches and pains, stressed out muscles and for general relaxation. When combined with acupuncture and various other massage techniques, cupping can help release toxins from the body and help ease chronic aches and pains.
