In the heat of summer, many people choose to use various ways to recuperate and maintain their health. Cupping, as an ancient and effective TCM external treatment, is well-known and loved by many people. However, there are often doubts about whether summer is suitable for cupping. In fact, in certain situations, summer cupping may be more effective. Let's explore this question next!
1. The suitability of summer cupping
Cupping adsorbs the body on the human skin through negative pressure, thereby stimulating the meridians and acupuncture points, and achieving the effects of activating the meridians, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and activating qi and blood. In summer, due to the high temperature, the pores of the human body are in a state of open state, and the blood circulation is accelerated, at this time, cupping is easier to reach the deep tissues, making the effect more obvious.
2. 4 situations in which the cupping effect may be better in summer
1. Heavy dampness in the body
In summer, the frequent rainy season and the spread of air conditioning have made the accumulation of moisture in the body a common problem. Heavy dampness can cause heaviness, fatigue and weakness, and even affect mood and digestion. At this time, cupping is like a timely rain, with its unique negative pressure effect, it stimulates the surface and deep tissues of the skin, accelerates local blood circulation, and helps expel moisture from the body. Summer cupping, especially on the back and waist, is a great way to quickly relieve discomfort caused by moisture, leaving you feeling refreshed and refreshed.
2. Have chronic diseases
In summer, the natural yang energy is vigorous, and the circulation of qi and blood in the meridians of the human body is accelerated, which is a good time to treat and prevent diseases that are prone to occur in winter, which is what Chinese medicine calls "summer treatment of winter diseases". For example, chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, repeated colds, etc., summer cupping can help expel cold and dampness in the body with the help of external yang energy, enhance the body's immunity, and achieve the effect of preventing diseases before they occur. Choosing the corresponding acupuncture points such as the large vertebrae, the wind gate, the ointment, etc., can effectively improve the treatment effect.
3. There is air conditioning disease
Staying in an air-conditioned environment for a long time in summer can easily lead to "air-conditioning sickness", such as muscle aches, headaches, colds and other symptoms. Cupping stimulates the skin, promotes telangiectasia, improves blood circulation, helps the body regulate temperature, and relieves physical discomfort caused by excessive air conditioning. In particular, cupping for the shoulders, neck, and back can effectively relieve the stiffness and pain caused by air conditioning disease, and restore physical vitality.
4. I want to lose weight
Summer is the golden season for weight loss, and cupping can also help us. It is beneficial to promote lymphatic circulation and metabolism by stimulating specific acupuncture points, such as the abdomen, thighs and other areas where fat is prone to accumulation, and accelerate fat burning. At the same time, cupping also helps to suppress appetite and reduce cravings for high-calorie foods, both of which go hand in hand to make summer weight loss plans smoother.
In addition, in summer, the days are longer and the nights are shorter, and the temperature is high, so many people will experience a decrease in sleep quality. Some specific acupuncture points in cupping therapy, such as springs and gods, are beneficial to regulate the mind and improve sleep quality. By regulating the nervous system, it reduces anxiety and stress, helping people fall into deep sleep faster and wake up refreshed the next day.
3. Tips: safe cupping, precautions
Despite the many benefits of summer cupping, there are still a few things to keep in mind when implementing it:
1. Avoid cupping immediately after sun exposure to prevent aggravating the burden on the skin and causing injury.
2. Control the time and frequency, each cupping should not be too long, generally not more than 20 minutes, and the interval should not be too short, so as not to cause skin damage.
3. Choose a formal institution to ensure that the operator has professional knowledge and avoid the risk caused by improper operation at home.
4. Pay attention to personal physique, if there are special circumstances such as serious heart disease, skin disease, pregnant women, etc., cupping should not be carried out.
All in all, summer cupping is not a taboo. In this summer, let's scientifically cupping and enjoy the coolness and comfort brought by traditional therapies!