Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Benefits Offered by Cupping Therapy



The human body has the ability to heal and restore itself. With the help of nature and environment, the body can regain and recover from any kinds of illness and disorders. Microorganisms are part of the human environment and normally present in the human body. But when the body’s immune system is weak and destabilize, large numbers of microorganism will enter the human body, it will cause certain diseases and conditions to human body. Currently, the advancement of technology helps researchers in finding a modern way to heal and restore the body. However, some chose to use the regular and traditional way of restoring human body’s health and wellbeing.
There are many modern way of curing diseases and illnesses. Doctors and physicians usually prescribed medications and operations in order to restore the human body. But long ago, a certain procedure is used in treating all kinds of sickness which is known as cupping therapy. This technique is used as alternative treatment wherein cups are used as suctioning device. The procedures involve placing a cup on top of skin, normally made up of different materials such as bamboos, glasses and earthenware. It is believed that the pressure coming from the cups serve as suction which mobilize the flow of the blood. Regulating blood flow will help in restoring the body’s ability to heal itself.
What are they types of this procedures?
This specific therapy has two main types and they are:
¾     Wet cupping- this technique uses suction or pressure and controlled therapeutic bleeding. In this procedure, substances commonly used are herbs, alcohol and paper. These substances are placed inside the cup and fire will be created. Cups will be placed on the skin in a rotating manner while fire verves out.
¾     Dry cupping- this procedure only involves suction or pressure of the skin for about 3-5 minutes.

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