Cupping Therapy The Power of Healing
Dr. Ahmed H Saleh, PhD.
Cupping Therapy is an ancient method of causing local congestion. You can see it's application in many civilization as Egyptian, Chinese, Arabian, Greek, … etc. Cupping, called Hijama by the Muslims, it's application of suction cups to the skin to draw out stagnant, congested blood and Vital Force, as well as other stagnant or morbid humors. Usually, the cups are made of glass, but they can also be made of bamboo, bone, horn or metal.
The classical method for creating suction in the cup is to use fire to consume the air within it. But more recently, squeezable cups with a rubber top, or cups drained by suction pumps are also used. so a partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin. This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localized healing takes place, or you can doing scratches on the skin by scalpel, then but the cup again in Wet Cupping Therapy or Bloodletting.
Cupping may be done either wet or dry. Dry cupping is simply placing the suction cups on the skin. Wet cupping, or Scarification and Cupping, is a form of bloodletting that involves first making an incision on the skin, then applying the suction cups to suck out small amounts of blood
Cupping therapy have great importance in the treatment, for it's ability to correct the pathological changes of the body, which arise from the imbalance or disorder of blood circulatory & vital energy imbalance, Therefore, cupping a major operation in obtaining good health, recovery, healing.
Cupping therapy benefits are many. On a general, systemic level, cupping improves the circulation of blood and lymph. It also regulates and improves the functioning of the autonomic nervous system. Locally, the most obvious benefit of cupping are a relief of pain and a relaxation and increased suppleness of stiff tendons and muscles. Cupping increases the cleansing flow of lymph, while removing congested blood from the muscles. If cupping is applied to the joints, the blood flow to the joint is increased and there's an increased secretion of synoivial fluid into the joint cavity.
Cupping therapy has been further developed as a means to open the 'Meridians' of the body. Meridians are the conduits in the body through which energy flows to every part of the body and through every organ and tissue. There are five meridians on the back that, when opened, allow invigorating energy to travel the whole length of the body. It has been found that cupping is probably the best way of opening those meridians.
Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, help activate and clear the veins, arteries and capillaries, activate the skin, clear stretch marks and improve varicose veins. Cupping is the best deep tissue massage available. Cupping, the technique, is very useful and very safe and can be easily learned and incorporated into your family health practices.
Cupping Therapy also stimulates the organ-related reflex zones in the skin to further improve the function of inner organs, including the stomach, liver, kidneys and intestines. Massage Cupping can also increase immunity in a particular area since the suction causes the release of a histamine-like substance in the skin which stimulates immune system response.
Cupping Therapy also release toxins, make body balance, While stimulating the skin and underlying muscles, and increases circulation of blood and lymph vessels, it promotes the release of toxins that have accumulated in the area. When energy (qi) is flowing, the blood flowing well, and when the energy (qi) is congested blood engorged, Cupping make balance, in favor for our health, Cupping disperses and moves qi by exerting suction and pressure. Cupping is used when the qi is blocked at certain points, or when qi needs to be drawn to the surface of the body from deep within.
Cupping has a dramatic detoxifying effect on the skin and circulatory system. By increasing the flow of blood and plasma through the veins and arteries, cupping enhances the cleansing and removal of toxins. This detoxification may not be observable after just one treatment, but after about three to five treatments, there will be a noticeable improvement in the color of one's complexion.
Cupping also used when blood flow is needed. Cupping also used to comes out Congested blood & fluids in injured tissue. For example, cupping is used to treat colds and lung infections because it is believed that suction disperses and energizes the qi that has become blocked and trapped in the lungs. Cupping can also pull out "wind-cold" that in Chinese medicine is believed to cause lung infections.
Cupping Therapy effect on the digestive organs is to increase their digestive secretions and enhance their peristaltic movement. Cupping can awaken the appetite, strengthen the stomach and digestion, improve the bile flow and metabolism, relieve constipation and promote regularity of the bowels.
Cupping is beneficial and indicated for multiple disorders affecting multiple organ systems:
Digestive system: constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Vital, Metabolic: low energy, fatigue, anemia, atrophy of the tissues, cellulite, emaciation, weight gain - normalizes body weight.
Nervous system: headaches, depression, emotional problems - balances the nervous system.
Gynecological: menstrual pain, suppressed or irregular menses
Musculoskeletal: Local application, as appropriate, for back pain, arthritis, traumatic injuries, lumbago, sciatica.
Respiratory & Circulatory: asthma, bronchitis, common cold and flu, high blood pressure. Increased blood flow to the skin is therapeutic for many different skin disorders.
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