Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction. The cups can be made of a variety of materials, including:
· Glass
· Bamboo
· Earthenware
Types of Cupping Therapy
There are various types of cupping therapy, including:
· Dry cupping (suction only)
· Wet cupping (combination of suction and controlled medicinal bleeding)
Benefits of Cupping Therapy
The British Cupping Society says cupping therapy can treat a variety of conditions. This has not been backed up by studies. But the organization says cupping therapy is used to treat:
· Blood disorders such as anemia and hemophilia.
· Rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.
· Fertility and gynecological disorders.
· Skin problems such as eczema and acne.
· High blood pressure (hypertension).
· Migraine.
· Anxiety and depression.
· Bronchial congestion caused by allergies and asthma.
· Varicose veins.
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction. The cups can be made of a variety of materials, including:
· Glass
· Bamboo
· Earthenware
Types of Cupping Therapy
There are various types of cupping therapy, including:
· Dry cupping (suction only)
· Wet cupping (combination of suction and controlled medicinal bleeding)
Benefits of Cupping Therapy
The British Cupping Society says cupping therapy can treat a variety of conditions. This has not been backed up by studies. But the organization says cupping therapy is used to treat:
· Blood disorders such as anemia and hemophilia.
· Rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.
· Fertility and gynecological disorders.
· Skin problems such as eczema and acne.
· High blood pressure (hypertension).
· Migraine.
· Anxiety and depression.
· Bronchial congestion caused by allergies and asthma.
· Varicose veins.