Dr. Yiling (Elaine) Chua
cupping
Cupping Therapy includes the classic fire cupping or new age suction cupping. Cupping creates a seal vacuum at a specific area of the body to help brings circulation and blood flow to that area. This technique helps reduce inflammation and facilitate lymphatic drainage.
In Eastern Medicine, we use cupping to treat cold, asthma, and allergies. It helps break up phlegm in the lungs and increase lung functions.
After the cupping treatment, many people will have circular cup marks on the area. These cup marks will vary in color from pink to dark purple. This marking shows the amount of inflammation, blockage or toxin build up in that area and helps bring the toxin to the surface of the body, making it easier for the body to eliminate and accelerate the healing process.
Cupping is great for athletes and body builder. It helps remove lactic acid buildup from sore muscle after strenuous activities. Cupping has become a more popular technique after many famous people have been spotted with the circular marks during special events, including Michael Phelps at the Olympic, Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Bieber, Jenifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian, and many more.