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• The Healing Power of 8sugars: An Amazing Breakthrough in Nutrition, Science And Medicine
• Sugars That Heal: The New Healing Science of Glyconutrients

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Please reference nejtcm.org for the latest publications in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cupping is an ancient traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. This suction can help to:  

• Improve blood flow: Increased blood flow to the treated area can help reduce muscle tension, inflammation, and pain.
• Loosen tight muscles: Cupping can help to release tight muscles and improve range of motion.
• Reduce pain and inflammation: By increasing blood flow, cupping may help reduce pain and inflammation associated with various conditions.
• Promote relaxation: The suction and warmth from cupping can have a deeply relaxing effect on the body and mind.
• Support lymphatic drainage: Some practitioners believe that cupping can help to stimulate lymphatic drainage, which may aid in the removal of toxins from the body.

How it's done:

• Fire cupping: Involves placing a burning material (like alcohol-soaked cotton) inside the cup, creating a vacuum as the oxygen is consumed.  
• Suction cups: Use a vacuum pump or manual suction to create the vacuum within the cup.
• Suction creation: Suction is created within the cups using heat (fire cupping), a vacuum pump (mechanical cupping), or by manually removing air from the cup.
• Placement: The cups are placed on the skin for a few minutes, depending on the desired effect and the individual's condition.
• Appearance: Cupping may leave temporary circular marks on the skin, which usually fade within a few days. These marks are a result of increased blood flow to the area.

Benefits:

• Pain relief: Often used for back pain, neck pain, muscle soreness, and headaches.
• Improved circulation: Can help improve blood flow and lymphatic drainage.
• Stress reduction: Can have a calming and relaxing effect on the body and mind.
• Increased range of motion: May help improve flexibility and range of motion in tight muscles.

What to do after cupping:

• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins and support the body's natural healing processes.  
• Rest: Allow your body time to rest and recover after the treatment.  
• Avoid strenuous activity: Avoid strenuous exercise or activities that may strain the treated areas.
• Listen to your body: Pay attention to how your body feels and adjust your activities accordingly.

It is also possible to perform cupping at home. We have some recommended tools listed in our Health and Culture page.