Dampness and exposure to cold can easily lead to symptoms such as colds, fevers, general fatigue, and lower back pain. Office workers, who spend long hours sitting in front of computers, are particularly prone to conditions like shoulder periarthritis. Traditional cupping therapy can alleviate these symptoms, but did you know that a more effective method … Read more
Learn Cupping Therapy with Gao Fangying Recently, I was fortunate to be introduced by a friend to some eager students to teach a cupping course. The saying “teaching benefits both the teacher and the student” is indeed true. While teaching, I also reviewed the relevant knowledge of cupping, and the basic skills practiced daily in … Read more
Cupping therapy, known in ancient times as “Jiao Fa,” originated from the use of animal horns as therapeutic tools. Many animal horns, such as those from cattle and sheep, are hollow, and when cut from the animal, they become natural cups. Although the classic TCM text “Huang Di Nei Jing” does not directly discuss cupping … Read more
Click AboveBlue Text Follow! Inheriting Traditional Chinese Medicine culture, we aim to be your health steward. Cupping therapy, also known as sliding cupping, involves applying a layer of lubricant such as petroleum jelly or lard to the skin or the rim of the cup before the cupping process. The cup is then applied to the … Read more
Free updates on self-care methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine every night at 9 PM Massage, acupressure, hand diagnosis, facial diagnosis, cupping, acupoints, meridians, moxibustion, gua sha, navel diagnosis, mouth diagnosis, tapping, and muscle manipulation can all provide corresponding learning materials and video tutorials. Any acupoint name can be queried for detailed information Cupping therapy is … Read more
Do you feel a loss of appetite when the weather gets hot, with a thick and greasy tongue coating, dry and bitter mouth, abdominal bloating, and loose stools? Do you wake up feeling fatigued after using air conditioning, with soreness in your lower back and tightness in the muscles of your back? Do you experience … Read more
According to the severity of the patient’s condition, cupping therapy can be divided into four techniques: Shan Gua (Flash Cupping), Zou Gua (Moving Cupping), Liú Gua (Retention Cupping), and Cì Luò Bà Guàn (Bloodletting Cupping). ● Flash CuppingSteps❶ Wipe the area to be cupped with a cotton ball soaked in 75% alcohol.❷ Ignite a cotton … Read more
Cupping therapy is generally divided into two types: local cupping and meridian cupping. What specific effects does it have? What are the operational techniques? Cupping therapy uses cups as tools, applying an appropriate amount of lubricant to the rim of the cup and the affected area. By using heat to expel the air inside, a … Read more
What is Cupping Therapy? It is often said that moving cupping combined with stationary cupping yields better results, and we have discussed the methods of moving cupping before. Today, let us learn more about it in detail. Moving cupping therapy is a type of cupping therapy. Moving cupping therapy uses cups as tools, applying an … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Set as a star ★ so you won’t miss our latest updates~ Sliding Cupping Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Unique Treatments Do you often feel stiffness and discomfort in your neck and shoulders, with tight and aching muscles throughout your back? Do you often feel heavy and weak … Read more