According to Eastern medicine, the root cause of physical and mental disorders is a disruption of vital energy flow in the human body. This flow can be manipulated and activated through special energy-balancing techniques, with the most popular being point pressure massage, acupuncture, cupping, yoga poses, and meditation. In the Western world, massage is mostRead more ⟶
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What do cupping marks colors tell you about the state of your body
The circular marks left behind by cupping therapy are not bruises or hematomas. These are the congestion of tissue fluid with a complex composition of red and white blood cells, plasma, lymph, cellular wastes, toxins, and other substances pulled up by vacuum suction from the underlying tissues. After some time, these contents will return to the bloodstream.
The colors of cupping marks are largely determined by the condition of the nearby tissues, specifically the predominance of stagnant (dark red color) or fresh (light red color) blood, or excess fluid (green-yellowish color) in them, while black inclusions might indicate the high levels of accumulated toxins. This feature is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the initial diagnosis of many diseases.
Chinese cupping therapy Báguàn: understanding the basics
Cupping therapy is a well-known natural treatment where suction cups are applied to the targeted areas of the body to create a vacuum-like sensation. Such topical suction lifts and separates the skin and underlying tissues, and as a result facilitates local blood flow, boosts lymphatic circulation, ensures better cell-to-cell communication, relieves muscle tension, and enhances detoxification.