Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine method that ignites a flame in the pot to burn out the oxygen in the jar to form a negative pressure that causes the jar to adsorb on the skin, thereby stimulating acupuncture points, relaxing tendons and invigorating blood, harmonizing qi and blood, and relieving pain.
When cupping, it is common to select the appropriate acupuncture point or pain site and then place the cupping there and wait for a while until the jar adheres to the skin. During the adsorption process, the skin is tightened, stimulating acupuncture points and meridians, and promoting the circulation of qi and blood.
The benefits of cupping are numerous, relieving muscle fatigue, eliminating edema, promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, and more. It has a good therapeutic effect on some common pain symptoms, such as cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, lumbar muscle strain, etc. In addition, cupping can also improve sleep, boost immunity, regulate mood, and more.
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Is the blood stasis sucked out by cupping a toxin in the body? The doctor told the truth and increased his knowledge
Cupping is one of the traditional Chinese physiotherapy methods, the principle of which is to engorge the skin locally through negative pressure to achieve the effects of dredging meridians, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain.
And the blood stasis that is sucked out after cupping is not a toxin in the body. Blood stasis is caused by the action of negative pressure during cupping, which ruptures the capillaries under the skin and bleeds.
These bruisings are actually red blood cells in the blood, which are formed as a result of rupture. Toxins, on the other hand, refer to substances that are harmful to the human body, such as bacteria, viruses, chemicals, etc.
Blood stasis occurs after cupping because the capillaries under the skin are dilated by the negative pressure during cupping, making it easier for blood to accumulate in the blood vessels. If these blood vessels are compressed or damaged, rupture and bleed can occur, resulting in bruising.
It is important to note that bruising does not represent a toxin in the body. In fact, cupping does not directly remove toxins from the body. While cupping can boost blood and lymphatic circulation, helping to flush out metabolic waste and excess water from the body, this does not mean that it can directly eliminate toxins.
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Stick to cupping, or you can reap 4 benefits
First of all, cupping can help relieve physical fatigue. Working or studying for long periods of time can lead to physical fatigue, muscle soreness, stiffness, and other problems. Through cupping, blood circulation can be promoted, metabolism can be accelerated, muscle fatigue can be relieved, and the body can be rejuvenated.
Secondly, cupping can improve the internal environment of the body. Problems such as excessive dampness and poor qi and blood in the human body can lead to physical discomfort and illness. Cupping can promote the detoxification and metabolism of the body, discharge excess water and toxins from the body, improve the internal environment of the body, and prevent and alleviate various chronic diseases.
Thirdly, cupping can boost immunity. Through the stimulating effect of cupping, the body's immune cells can be activated, improving immunity and enhancing the body's resistance. This is very helpful in preventing colds and other illnesses.
Finally, cupping can also help with weight loss. Cupping can promote the body's metabolism and accelerate the burning and consumption of fat, so as to achieve the effect of weight loss. At the same time, cupping can also improve the body's problems such as local obesity and cellulite, making the body more firm and shapely.
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Scientific cupping, it is recommended to keep 5 points in mind
1. Choose the right cupping utensils: It is best to choose a glass cupping cup because it has a smooth edge, a moderate diameter and is not easy to break. At the same time, make sure that the edges of the pot are smooth so as not to scratch the skin.
2. Master the cupping time: The cupping time should not be too long or too short, and it is generally recommended to control it between 10-15 minutes. Too short for less effective and too long for skin damage.
3. Choose the right cupping position: When cupping, you should choose a location with full muscles and more subcutaneous fat, such as the back, waist, legs, etc. At the same time, avoid areas with dense hair, bones, and important blood vessels and nerves.
4. Pay attention to the temperature of the cupping: Before cupping, make sure that the alcohol in the cupping is completely burned out to avoid burning the skin. Also, during cupping, avoid direct contact with the skin from open flames.
5. Observe skin changes: During the cupping process, always observe the changes in the skin. If symptoms such as itching occur, you should stop cupping immediately and seek help from a medical professional.
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Who is not suitable for cupping?
1. People with sensitive skin: Cupping needs to burn the air in the cupping with fire, generating negative pressure, if people with sensitive skin cupping, it may cause skin allergies, redness, swelling, pain and other symptoms.
2. People suffering from inflammatory and infectious diseases: Cupping can cause skin bruising and open pores, and if people with inflammatory or infectious diseases are cupped, it may aggravate the condition and even spread it to others.
3. Pregnant women and children: Pregnant women and children have delicate skin, and cupping may cause damage to the skin, as well as affect the health of pregnant women and children.
4. People who are physically weak: Cupping for people who are physically weak may increase the burden on the body, causing the body to be even weaker.
5. Patients with mental illness: Cupping for patients with mental illness may aggravate the condition and affect treatment.
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Is the blood stasis scraped by gua sha a toxin in the body?
First of all, it is important to be clear that gua sha does not directly remove toxins from the body. The function of gua sha is to regulate the flow of qi and blood in the body by stimulating the acupuncture points and meridians on the surface of the skin, strengthening the body's self-healing ability, thereby relieving some symptoms of pain and discomfort.
In the process of gua sha, due to the irritating effect, the capillaries may rupture and blood oozes out to form stasis. These stasis are not toxins in the body, but rather a normal physiological response caused by gua sha stimulation.
However, gua sha does help to promote the circulation of qi and blood in the body and strengthen the body's metabolic functions, thus helping to flush out some "toxins" in the body.
The "toxin" here refers to some metabolites and harmful substances in the body, such as lactic acid, carbon dioxide, etc. Through the stimulating effect of gua sha, it can promote the circulation of qi and blood in the body, strengthen the body's metabolic function, and thus help the discharge of these "toxins".
It is important to note that the results of gua sha are not immediate. Gua sha needs to be done consistently to get the best treatment results. At the same time, gua sha is not a panacea, and for some serious diseases or symptoms, it also needs to be combined with other treatments for comprehensive treatment.