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Warming Yang Cupping: Balancing Yin and Yang to Prevent Autumn Dryness
Chushu (End of Heat) is an important node in the twenty-four solar terms, marking the transition from heat to coolness. The temperature begins to gradually decrease, and the temperature difference between day and night increases. The body’s Yang energy also gradually retreats inward, while Yin and cold energy begins to strengthen. During this season, the body is easily invaded by cold and dampness, leading to symptoms such as colds, coughs, stomach pain, bloating, dysmenorrhea, cold uterus, and joint pain. The TCM technique of Warming Yang Cupping, with its unique effects of warming and tonifying Yang energy and dispelling cold and dampness, has become an important choice for autumn health maintenance.
Effects and Principles of Warming Yang Cupping Therapy
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The Warming Yang Cupping Therapy combines the characteristics of traditional cupping and moxibustion. By burning moxa sticks and other warming substances inside the cup, a warm environment is created, which is then applied to specific areas of the skin on the body. It utilizes the warming stimulation to promote local blood circulation, achieving the effects of warming the meridians and dispelling cold and alleviating pain. At the same time, the medicinal components of moxibustion will penetrate the skin with the warming effect, helping to regulate Qi and blood, strengthen the body, and expel pathogens.
Functions of Warming Yang Cupping Therapy
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1. Warming and tonifying Yang energy, enhancing physical constitution: Warming Yang Cupping stimulates the Yang energy in the body, helping to improve physical constitution and enhance resistance, preventing diseases in the autumn and winter seasons.
2. Dispelling cold and dampness, alleviating soreness: During the Chushu season, cold and dampness can easily invade the body, causing joint pain and muscle soreness. Warming Yang Cupping can effectively dispel cold and dampness, alleviating discomfort.
3. Regulating Qi and blood, promoting circulation: The warming effect of Warming Yang Cupping helps accelerate blood circulation, improving the flow of Qi and blood, assisting the body in better adapting to seasonal changes.
4. Relaxing the body and mind, relieving stress: Warming Yang Cupping not only has a regulating effect on the body but also helps relax the body and mind, alleviating anxiety and stress caused by seasonal transitions.
Indications for Warming Yang Cupping Therapy
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Respiratory system diseases: Colds, coughs, and phlegm caused by wind, cold, and dampness.
Pain-related diseases: It has a certain alleviating effect on neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, as well as arthritis caused by wind, cold, and dampness.
Digestive system diseases: Such as stomach pain, bloating, indigestion, and diarrhea caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.
Gynecological diseases: It has a certain regulating effect on cold uterus, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstruation.
Precautions for Warming Yang Cupping Therapy
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Warming Yang Cupping is suitable for most individuals with insufficient Yang energy, weak constitution, and those who are easily invaded by cold and dampness. However, it should be used with caution for pregnant women, women during menstruation, individuals with sensitive skin, or those with severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It is best to seek treatment from a professional medical institution.
The Chushu solar term is a transitional period from summer to autumn and is a critical time to protect Yang energy and prevent the invasion of cold and dampness. Through Warming Yang Cupping Therapy, we can effectively enhance our constitution and prevent common diseases that are prone to occur in autumn. At this time of seasonal change, let Warming Yang Cupping safeguard your health and help you smoothly transition into autumn.
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