Cupping therapy is commonly used in traditional Chinese Medicine and after thousands of years it is till practiced to this day either alone or in combination with acupuncture. This healing technique consists of creating a vacuum by placing a cupping glass on the skin. The cup creates suction on the skin stimulating blood to flow to the area where the cup is placed. This process helps relieve inflammation in the area of the body were the treatment is applied. Chinese cupping treatment is commonly used to treat lung and respiratory inflammation and congestion, but it is very useful in cases of infertility because it helps detoxify and helps stimulate both male and female fertility.
Benefits of Cupping Treatment
The following are the main benefits of using Chinese cupping treatment as a form of therapy to increase wellness:
1. Causing tissues to release toxins
2. Activate the lymphatic system
3. Clear colon blockages
4. Stimulate circulation through tissue massage
Instruments Used in Chinese Cupping Treatment
In ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine, the cups were made of bamboo, animal horns or pottery. Nowadays, practitioners use cups made of glass. This helps them see how the skin looks like inside of the cup and it gives an idea how the cupping treatment is proceeding. During a cupping treatment session, the practitioner soaks a cotton ball in alcohol and then creates a vacuum inside of the cup by burning the cotton. When the burning has is done in order to use up all the oxygen present inside the cup, this created a partial vacuum inside of the cup that is then placed on the surface of the skin in a specific acupuncture point accurately chosen by the practitioner. Under the clear glass cup the practitioner can see how the skin is lifted turning red or purple. It is usually left in place for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the case.
Chinese Cupping Therapy for Fertility
Together with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, cupping therapy can assist couples who are trying to conceive. Treatment course should be in the morning when the Qi energy is higher and should last for at least 6 months in length.
Timing of Cupping Therapy to Increase Fertility:
1. Around day 5 of the cycle until day 11 (stimulation)
2. Around day 12 of the cycle until day 16 (ovulation)
3. Around day 17 of the cycle until day 28 (luteal phase)
Cupping Therapy for Female Infertility
Induction of ovulation
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and anovulatory cycles
Hyrsutism
Thyroid dysfunction
Tubal inflammatory block
Endometriosis
Luteal Phase defect
Improve implantation
Cupping treatment can help increase success of IVF Treatment by:
1. Regulating the female hormonal system
2. Stimulating the formation of follicles
3. Improving the function of the ovaries to produce healthy eggs
4. Relaxing and helping stress
5. Increase blood flow to the uterus and increase thickness of the uterine lining
6. Strengthening the immune system
7. Lessening the side effects of drugs used in IVF
8. Producing health embryos
9. Decrease changes of miscarriage
Cupping Therapy for Male Infertility
Sperm quality production
Prostate problems
Genital tract infections
Varicocele
Sexual weakness
Types of Chinese Cupping Therapy
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the human body has energy pathways called "Meridians". Along these meridians, the life force, called Qi, that enlivens the body flows freely and nourishes every organ, tissue and every cell along each pathway. A cupping treatment is usually performed in order to remove stagnant Qi that might block the energy flow through the meridians. Cupping therapy works by reducing the pain and inflammation that is related to the blockage of the Qi energy flow. There are two main cupping techniques: one where the cups are applied at specific acupuncture points along the meridians and one where they are moved around on the treatment area.
Cupping Therapy
In cupping therapy, the cups are placed on the skin and left for a short period of time (5 to 15 minutes).
Cupping Therapy Massage
Here the practitioner uses cupping therapy to give a massage. It is done by applying oil on the skin before placing the cup facilitating a smooth moving of the cup around the area of application. Cupping can be used on the, back, hips, abdomen, and thighs, . The skin will become red with strong cupping massage, indicating that circulation has been brought to the surface, but it will go away soon enough. This kind of massage is very relaxing and soothing.
Here is a very interesting video showing how cupping treatment works :
Warning
Cupping is a safe technique and it cannot be applied on skin that presents a rush or if the person has high fever. It is also not advisable to use cupping therapy on pregnant women. When you receive a cupping treatment you will not feel any pain just a pulling sensation on your skin where the cup is placed. many people develop a purplish or red area on each cupping spot. These marks will clear in a couple of days. Cupping is often used in conjunction with acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Many people prefer cupping over acupuncture because cupping avoids the sensation of the skin being puncture by the acupuncture needle. Acupuncture should be painless if performed by an expert practitioner. If you are afraid of needles, cupping treatment is a very safe alternative.
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Cupping therapy is commonly used in traditional Chinese Medicine and after thousands of years it is till practiced to this day either alone or in combination with acupuncture. This healing technique consists of creating a vacuum by placing a cupping glass on the skin. The cup creates suction on the skin stimulating blood to flow to the area where the cup is placed. This process helps relieve inflammation in the area of the body were the treatment is applied. Chinese cupping treatment is commonly used to treat lung and respiratory inflammation and congestion, but it is very useful in cases of infertility because it helps detoxify and helps stimulate both male and female fertility.