What Is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping therapy is an ancient Chinese form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin; It mobilizes blood flow in order to promote healing. Suction is created using heat (fire) or mechanical devices (hand or electrical pumps).

 

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