This document discusses cupping therapy, an ancient Chinese technique that uses suction cups placed on the skin. It describes how cupping therapy works by using fire to create suction in glass cups placed on the skin, which causes the skin to redden as blood vessels expand. Cupping therapy has been used for over 3,500 years in Egypt and ancient Greece to treat various ailments. The document outlines the proposed benefits of cupping therapy such as reducing pain, improving circulation, detoxification, and relieving stress.
Cupping is a form of alternative medicine where cups are placed on the skin to create suction. It is believed to promote healing by mobilizing blood flow, promoting detoxification, and invigorating qi. Cupping can be used to treat various conditions like pain, respiratory diseases, weight loss, and more. There are different cupping techniques that vary the level of suction and heat used. Cupping marks on the skin are a normal result of bringing more blood to the surface.
Medicupping uses suction therapy to facilitate healing and homeostasis. It is a blend of ancient Chinese cupping techniques and western massage that uses cups attached to a vacuum pump to mimic massage strokes in a dynamic way. By lifting soft tissue, medicupping separates tissues to drain stagnation and promote circulation, helping to reduce inflammation, drain toxins, and bring the body back into balance. Contraindications include excessive exfoliation, heat or cold exposure, and certain medical conditions. When performed correctly by trained practitioners, medicupping provides benefits like reduced pain and quicker recovery from injuries or conditions.
Massage cupping Level I slideshow. Sharing similarities with TCM cupping therapy, this slideshow goes into the history, benefits, characteristics, as well as the techniques associated with Massage Cupping.
Hijama (cupping) therapy an overview by Dr MOHD SHAHID (MD) MOHD SHAHID
The document provides a historical overview of cupping therapy (hijama), describing it as an ancient practice mentioned as far back as 3300 BC. It discusses the types of cupping (dry and wet), principles to follow when performing it, its modes of action in drawing out impurities and toxins, and research studies supporting its efficacy for conditions like diabetes, dysmenorrhoea, and sciatica. The conclusion emphasizes that modern science has proven the benefits of cupping therapy for many diseases and that it activates the body's natural healing abilities through detoxification.
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing method that involves placing cups on the skin to enhance blood flow. It works by using suction to draw the skin and deeper tissues up underneath the cups. This increases circulation and brings impurities to the surface of the skin to be released. Cupping has been used for thousands of years in places like Egypt, China, and the Middle East to treat various health conditions by reducing inflammation and toxins in the body. It stimulates blood and lymph flow while strengthening the immune system. Cupping can help many issues like pain, respiratory problems, and skin conditions. It is a generally safe technique when performed properly by a trained practitioner.
Skin Color Changes During Cupping Therapy : Explanations and Applications Tamer Shaban
Skin Color Changes During Cupping Therapy : Explanations and Applications. This presentation highlighted the theories which explained skin changes after cupping. It gives an overview of knowledge and information about this phenomenon through extensive search in medical literature.
ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE ANAESTHESIA, HISTORY, INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, PREPARATION & PROCEDURE, MOST COMMONLY USED POINTS, SELECTION OF THEORIES BASED ON NEEDS.
Naturotherapy aims to restore health and eliminate disease through natural means like diet, exercise, hydrotherapy, and other lifestyle changes. It is based on the principles that the body has natural healing abilities and disease results from the accumulation of waste that prevents the body from functioning properly. Naturopaths employ natural treatments like hydrotherapy, diet, and lifestyle changes to help the body eliminate toxins and waste and restore health. Hydrotherapy techniques include compresses, baths of different temperatures, and immersion baths to stimulate circulation and aid elimination. Diet focuses on whole foods that provide necessary nutrients.
Wax therapy, which uses a bath of molten paraffin wax, is one of the most effective ways of applying heat to improve mobility by warming the connective tissues. Wax therapy is mainly used on your hands along with an exercise program.
This document provides information about massage therapy. It defines massage as the systematic rubbing and manipulation of the body for therapeutic benefits. The document then discusses the history of massage dating back 3000 years in Chinese and Indian practices. It also outlines the main types of massage including Swedish massage and Kellogg massage. Finally, it describes the physiological effects of massage on the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems.
This document provides information on various types of massages, including their techniques, benefits, and contraindications. It discusses Eastern techniques like anma, ayurvedic, and shiatsu massages as well as Western techniques like lymphatic drainage, classical, quick, and reflexology massages. Each type of massage has different techniques involving pressure, manipulation, and stretching to relax muscles, improve circulation, remove toxins, and promote overall health and wellness. Contraindications include illnesses, infections, cancer, and recent surgeries.
Shiatsu massage therapy originated in Japan in the early 1900s and was developed by Tokujiro Namikoshi. It is based on traditional Chinese medicine concepts of manipulating Qi (vital energy) through pressure points along meridian lines. A Shiatsu session involves assessing energy imbalances and using techniques like pressing, kneading and tapping to stimulate Qi flow and restore balance. Regular Shiatsu can help reduce stress, muscle pain, headaches and support general wellness. Potential mild side effects include temporary fatigue or muscle soreness.
Shortwave diathermy (SWD) is a therapeutic modality that uses electromagnetic energy to generate deep heat in tissues. It can be delivered continuously or pulsed. The frequency used, type of SWD unit, and water content of tissues affect the pattern of heat produced. SWD has various therapeutic effects like increasing blood flow and accelerating wound healing. It is used to treat conditions like recent injuries, arthritis, and muscle pain and spasm. Proper application of SWD involves preparing the patient, machine, and electrodes to deliver controlled doses of energy to target tissues while avoiding risks like burns or electric shock.
#Hydriatic prescription making, # Rules of therapy prescriptionShweta Mishra
This document discusses various factors involved in formulating prescriptions for treating disease according to hydrotherapy principles. It describes the natural defenses of the organism against disease, including the blood, spleen, lymph nodes, skin, and various glands. It then outlines different hydrotherapy procedures that can increase vital resistance, stimulate metabolic processes, combat bacteria, and regulate blood movement and heat production/elimination. The goal of hydrotherapy is to support the body's natural defenses and restore normal physiological functioning for treating disease.
This document provides information on high frequency treatments, which use an alternating current over 100,000 cycles per second to heal, stimulate, or sanitize the skin. It describes direct high frequency, where the electrode is placed on the skin, and indirect high frequency (Viennese massage), where the client holds the electrode and the therapist massages the skin. Both methods increase circulation, speed cell metabolism, and have antibacterial effects. Precautions for safe application include removing jewelry, keeping the electrode in contact with the skin, and monitoring the client's comfort.
Massage involves systematically rubbing and manipulating the body's tissues for therapeutic benefits. It has been practiced for thousands of years across various cultures. There are different types of massage including Swedish massage which uses techniques like effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration. Massage provides various physiological effects by improving circulation, respiration, digestion, elimination and has benefits for the nervous, muscular and skeletal systems. It can be used to treat various conditions but should not be used when there are open wounds, fractures or risk of embolism.
Cupping is an ancient Chinese medical technique that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. It is used to relieve pain, relax muscles, and remove toxins from the body. Cups were originally made from animal horns but now are usually glass. Modern cupping uses suction pumps instead of fire to create vacuum seals. It treats various respiratory, digestive, and musculoskeletal conditions by increasing blood flow to targeted areas.
Greek physician Hippocrates documented hydrotherapy in the 5th century BC. It was known as the "water cure" and was practiced in ancient civilizations. In the 10th century, a monk recognized its therapeutic benefits. Hydrotherapy uses water in various forms and temperatures to treat diseases. It works through thermal, mechanical, and chemical effects on the body. Common hydrotherapy methods include baths, compresses, wraps and water applications like showers. It aims to improve circulation, detoxification, relaxation and pain relief.
Cupping and bleeding therapy is a 5000-year-old traditional Chinese medical practice that uses suction from cups placed on the skin to draw up blood and lymph. It is used to treat a variety of illnesses and stresses in a natural way without medicines. Cupping works by using flames or suction pumps to create a vacuum within cups that are placed on the body, which improves circulation and stimulates the body's natural healing processes. Wet cupping, where small cuts are made on the skin first, allows for more blood flow and is used to treat pain, stress, and improve immune function.
Cupping therapy is an Eastern medicine technique that involves applying evacuated cups to the skin to draw blood through the surface. The best time for cupping is in the middle of the month when lunar influence and humoral activity are at their peak. Wet cupping, which involves making small incisions and then applying cups, is used to treat conditions not caused by excess wind, while dry cupping without incisions resolves cold swellings from wind. Cupping sites include the back, shoulders, neck, face, thighs, hips, ankles, and abdomen to treat various pains and illnesses. Wet cupping purifies the skin and removes thin blood more effectively than other elimination methods without loss of vital fluids or serious disturbance.
The document discusses embalming, which involves treating a dead body with antiseptics and preservatives to prevent decomposition. It originated in ancient Egypt. Embalming alters the body's appearance and makes interpreting injuries or disease difficult. There are two main types - arterial embalming, which injects fluid into arteries, and cavity embalming, which involves aspirating and injecting fluid into body cavities. Embalming has medico-legal implications as it can destroy evidence and make autopsy and toxicology analyses difficult to perform accurately.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a system of medicine that originated in ancient China. TCM is based on concepts like yin-yang balance and the five elements. It encompasses several practices including herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tui na massage, qigong, tai chi, meditation, and dietary therapy. The goal is to treat or prevent illness by maintaining harmony between the opposing yet complementary yin and yang forces within the body. Herbal formulas and acupuncture are two of the most common TCM treatments used.
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This slide includes the scientific principles. HOT APPLICATION Hot application is the application of a hot agent, warmer than skin either in a moist or dry from on the surface of the body; .
This Online Course has been recorded at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. It was taught by Tim Vukan - founder of Wushan TCM. Tim Vukan, MMed, Master of Chinese medicine at (ZCMU) is one of the few foreigners who completed his more than 12 years of Chinese medicine education directly in China! He is a certified Chinese medicine practitioner who has been studying and practicing for more than ten years at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in Hangzhou (China). He is now teaching Chinese medicine to Chinese and foreign students at ZCMU.
Steam inhalation involves inhaling warm, moist air to relieve symptoms of respiratory inflammation and congestion. It works by loosening secretions, relaxing muscles to reduce coughing, and moistening irritated airways. To perform steam inhalation, boil water and add medication like Vicks vaporub. Direct the steam into a tent made from an umbrella and sheet covering the patient, or have them sit near the boiling water. Treatment lasts 30 minutes to an hour twice a day. Burn risks and drafts should be avoided, and extra care taken with children.
This document provides information on various naturopathy instruments including jal neti, hip bath, arm and leg pack, lemon juice, and black mud. It describes the techniques, materials, indications, contraindications, and benefits of each treatment. Jal neti involves cleansing the nasal passages with saline water in a specific technique. Hip baths involve immersing the hip region in water of a certain temperature to treat issues like constipation and piles. Arm and leg packs use wet cotton cloths wrapped around the limbs to provide derivative, analgesic, or stimulating effects. Lemon juice and black mud also have various therapeutic properties and uses in naturopathy.
CRYOTHERAPY BY DR. ANERI PATWARI.. .pptxAneriPatwari
This presentation will throw light on cryotherapy.
This will inform you about the types of cryotherapy.
This will increase your knowledge on principle of cryotherapy.
This will brings the information on physiological and therapeutic effect on cryotherapy.
This will lighten the the knowledge of indication and contraindications of cryotherapy.
It will inform about the cooling magnitude and the reasons of the effects.
Traditional Chinese medicine is based on ancient beliefs involving balancing opposing forces of yin and yang, and the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. It uses herbal medicines, acupuncture, tai chi and other mind and body practices to treat illness and maintain health. The document discusses the theories, treatments, and preventative practices of TCM, including yin-yang theory, the five elements framework, and treatments like acupuncture, cupping, and herbal remedies.
Cupping therapy: What You Need to KnowSpooky2 Rife
http://www.spooky2-mall.com/ - Yet as a lesser-known modality of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), cupping therapy is also highly effective in dealing with many health conditions.
Welcome to i-Revive. At i-Revive, we offer a targeted range of Hijama Cupping-based wellness plans coupled with the indispensable goodness of Gliding Cupping & Deep Tissue Stroking under the most hygienic setup while fully honouring the individual's privacy.
Back care of patient , Fundamentals of Nursing Pooja Koirala
1. Back care involves cleaning, massaging, and paying attention to pressure points on the back to provide comfort, relaxation, and physical and emotional stimulation.
2. The purposes of back care are to improve circulation, refresh mood, relieve fatigue/pain/stress, induce sleep, and prevent pressure sores while observing the patient's back condition.
3. The back care procedure involves washing, massaging, and observing the back using techniques like effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, compression, and vibration to increase circulation, relax muscles, and stimulate tissues.
Respiration is defined as the transport of oxygen from the outside air to the cells within tissues, and the transport of carbon dioxide in the opposite direction.
The physiological definition of respiration should not be confused with the biochemical definition of respiration, which refers to cellular respiration: the metabolic process by which an organism obtains energy by reacting oxygen with glucose to give water, carbon dioxide and ATP (energy). Although physiologic respiration is necessary to sustain cellular respiration and thus life in animals, the processes are distinct: cellular respiration takes place in individual cells of the organism, while physiologic respiration concerns the bulk flow and transport of metabolites between the organism and the external environment.
Negative Pressure, or suction, is used to rapidly facilitate rigid soft tissue release, loosen and lift
connective tissue, break up and drain stagnation while increasing blood and lymph flow to the skin
and muscles in ways not possible using compression techniques.
The document discusses steroid hormones and aldosterone. It provides details on:
1) Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and differ in their ring structures. They play important roles in carbohydrate regulation, mineral balance, and reproductive functions.
2) Aldosterone is the primary mineralocorticoid hormone that regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body. It acts in the kidneys to increase sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion.
3) Aldosterone release is principally controlled by the renin-angiotensin system, where renin activates a cascade resulting in angiotensin II stimulating aldosterone secretion. This leads to sodium retention and blood pressure regulation.
This document discusses prenatal diagnosis techniques including screening tests and diagnostic tests. Screening tests include ultrasonography, maternal serum screening which tests biomarkers, and alpha-fetoprotein. Diagnostic tests include invasive techniques like amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, as well as non-invasive techniques using cell-free fetal DNA in the mother's bloodstream which can be used to detect genetic disorders as early as 6 weeks into the pregnancy. Cell-free fetal DNA is isolated from maternal plasma through size fractionation methods and can be used for applications like fetal sex determination and rhesus blood grouping.
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- hESCs can be maintained in an undifferentiated state for long periods in culture and differentiated into specific lineages.
- Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) provide an alternative to hESCs and can be generated from adult cells through nuclear reprogramming.
- hESCs are cultured on mouse embryonic fibroblast feeder layers and specific markers are used to identify undifferentiated hESCs. Differentiation can be induced through embryoid body formation or coculture with stromal cells to generate hematopoietic progenitors.
This document discusses food-drug interactions, providing definitions and discussing underlying factors. It covers how foods can impact drug absorption, metabolism, and excretion pharmacokinetically. Foods can also impact drugs pharmacodynamically. The document also notes drugs can impact nutrient status. Common food-drug interactions are discussed, including those involving grapefruit juice and St. John's wort. The summary provides high-level information about the topic and scope of the document in under 3 sentences.
The document discusses various types of tumor antigens recognized by T cells and immune mechanisms of tumor rejection. It covers tumor-associated antigens and tumor-specific antigens, and describes four main categories of tumor antigens: 1) abnormally expressed but unmutated cellular proteins, 2) products of mutated self genes, 3) oncogenes and mutated tumor suppressor genes, and 4) antigens of oncogenic viruses. It also discusses how tumors can evade immune responses through mechanisms like antigen loss, inhibiting immune molecules, regulatory T cells, and secreting immunosuppressive factors. Novel immunotherapies discussed include therapeutic cancer vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, immune checkpoint inhibitors, adoptive cell therapies, and oncolytic viruses.
X linked macrocytic dyserythropoietic anemia in females with an alas2 mutati...qussai abbas
This document summarizes a case study of a family found to have a novel mutation in the X-linked ALAS2 gene causing sideroblastic anemia. Whole exome sequencing identified a coding mutation in ALAS2. The proband and affected female relatives were found to have skewed X-inactivation favoring the mutant ALAS2 allele, explaining their symptoms. This expands the known mutations and phenotypes caused by ALAS2 deficiencies.
Engineering cd19 specific t lymphocytes with interleukin-15 and a suicide gen...qussai abbas
CAR T cells engineered to secrete interleukin-15 (IL-15) showed enhanced expansion and persistence in vivo compared to CAR T cells alone. The CAR T cells were modified to express IL-15 and a suicide gene (iC9) that can induce apoptosis when activated by a small molecule compound (CID). Upon stimulation with CD19-positive tumor cells, iC9/CAR.19/IL-15 T cells expanded 10-fold more than CAR.19 T cells alone. In mouse models, both CAR T cell types localized to tumor sites but iC9/CAR.19/IL-15 T cells provided greater control of tumor growth. The suicide gene allowed elimination of more than 95% of i
Immunotherapy utilizes the body's immune system to fight cancer by improving its ability to detect and kill cancer cells. Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are engineered receptors that are used to graft the specificity of a monoclonal antibody onto a T cell. CARs are under investigation as a cancer therapy using adoptive cell transfer. To produce CAR T cells, T cells are engineered using a virus-based gene delivery system containing packaging elements and a vector to transfer genetic material that encodes the CAR receptor structure. CAR T cell therapy shows promise but also risks toxicity that requires careful management. Ongoing research focuses on improving CAR specificity and controlling their activity in the body.
Calcium homeostasis involves parathormone (PTH), calcitonin (CT), and 1,25 OH vitamin D3 which regulate calcium levels. PTH increases calcium absorption and bone resorption to raise calcium levels, while CT decreases bone resorption to lower calcium. 1,25 OH vitamin D3 increases calcium absorption from the gut. Disruptions to these regulators can lead to pathological calcium levels.
E. coli is a rod-shaped, facultative anaerobic bacterium that lives in the intestines. There are over 700 serotypes distinguished by surface antigens. E. coli can be pathogenic, causing illnesses ranging from diarrhea to urinary tract infections. Pathogenic strains are identified by their virulence factors and O:H antigen serotypes. Treatment involves antibiotics such as amoxicillin, cephalosporins, or fluoroquinolones depending on the strain and sensitivities.
View Inheritance in Odoo 17 - Odoo 17 SlidesCeline George
Odoo is a customizable ERP software. In odoo we can do different customizations on functionalities or appearance. There are different view types in odoo like form, tree, kanban and search. It is also possible to change an existing view in odoo; it is called view inheritance. This slide will show how to inherit an existing view in Odoo 17.
Mail Server Configuration Using App passwords in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo 17, we can securely configure an email server to send and receive emails within the application. This is useful for features like sending quotations, invoices, and notifications via email. If our email service provider (e.g., Gmail, Outlook) supports app passwords, we can use them to authenticate our Odoo instance with the email server.
Benchmarking Sustainability: Neurosciences and AI Tech Research in Macau - Ke...Alvaro Barbosa
In this talk we will review recent research work carried out at the University of Saint Joseph and its partners in Macao. The focus of this research is in application of Artificial Intelligence and neuro sensing technology in the development of new ways to engage with brands and consumers from a business and design perspective. In addition we will review how these technologies impact resilience and how the University benchmarks these results against global standards in Sustainable Development.
Lecture Notes Unit4 Chapter13 users , roles and privilegesMurugan146644
Description:
Welcome to the comprehensive guide on Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) concepts, tailored for final year B.Sc. Computer Science students affiliated with Alagappa University. This document covers fundamental principles and advanced topics in RDBMS, offering a structured approach to understanding databases in the context of modern computing. PDF content is prepared from the text book Learn Oracle 8I by JOSE A RAMALHO.
Key Topics Covered:
Main Topic : USERS, Roles and Privileges
In Oracle databases, users are individuals or applications that interact with the database. Each user is assigned specific roles, which are collections of privileges that define their access levels and capabilities. Privileges are permissions granted to users or roles, allowing actions like creating tables, executing procedures, or querying data. Properly managing users, roles, and privileges is essential for maintaining security and ensuring that users have appropriate access to database resources, thus supporting effective data management and integrity within the Oracle environment.
Sub-Topic :
Definition of User, User Creation Commands, Grant Command, Deleting a user, Privileges, System privileges and object privileges, Grant Object Privileges, Viewing a users, Revoke Object Privileges, Creation of Role, Granting privileges and roles to role, View the roles of a user , Deleting a role
Target Audience:
Final year B.Sc. Computer Science students at Alagappa University seeking a solid foundation in RDBMS principles for academic and practical applications.
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About the Author:
Dr. S. Murugan is Associate Professor at Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi. With 23 years of teaching experience in the field of Computer Science, Dr. S. Murugan has a passion for simplifying complex concepts in database management.
Disclaimer:
This document is intended for educational purposes only. The content presented here reflects the author’s understanding in the field of RDBMS as of 2024.
Demonstration module in Odoo 17 - Odoo 17 SlidesCeline George
In Odoo, a module represents a unit of functionality that can be added to the Odoo system to extend its features or customize its behavior. Each module typically consists of various components, such as models, views, controllers, security rules, data files, and more. Lets dive into the structure of a module in Odoo 17
APM event held on 9 July in Bristol.
Speaker: Roy Millard
The SWWE Regional Network were very pleased to welcome back to Bristol Roy Millard, of APM’s Assurance Interest Group on 9 July 2024, to talk about project reviews and hopefully answer all your questions.
Roy outlined his extensive career and his experience in setting up the APM’s Assurance Specific Interest Group, as they were known then.
Using Mentimeter, he asked a number of questions of the audience about their experience of project reviews and what they wanted to know.
Roy discussed what a project review was and examined a number of definitions, including APM’s Bok: “Project reviews take place throughout the project life cycle to check the likely or actual achievement of the objectives specified in the project management plan”
Why do we do project reviews? Different stakeholders will have different views about this, but usually it is about providing confidence that the project will deliver the expected outputs and benefits, that it is under control.
There are many types of project reviews, including peer reviews, internal audit, National Audit Office, IPA, etc.
Roy discussed the principles behind the Three Lines of Defence Model:, First line looks at management controls, policies, procedures, Second line at compliance, such as Gate reviews, QA, to check that controls are being followed, and third Line is independent external reviews for the organisations Board, such as Internal Audit or NAO audit.
Factors which affect project reviews include the scope, level of independence, customer of the review, team composition and time.
Project Audits are a special type of project review. They are generally more independent, formal with clear processes and audit trails, with a greater emphasis on compliance. Project reviews are generally more flexible and informal, but should be evidence based and have some level of independence.
Roy looked at 2 examples of where reviews went wrong, London Underground Sub-Surface Upgrade signalling contract, and London’s Garden Bridge. The former had poor 3 lines of defence, no internal audit and weak procurement skills, the latter was a Boris Johnson vanity project with no proper governance due to Johnson’s pressure and interference.
Roy discussed the principles of assurance reviews from APM’s Guide to Integrated Assurance (Free to Members), which include: independence, accountability, risk based, and impact, etc
Human factors are important in project reviews. The skills and knowledge of the review team, building trust with the project team to avoid defensiveness, body language, and team dynamics, which can only be assessed face to face, active listening, flexibility and objectively.
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2. It is a traditional Chinese technique that uses small glass cups as suction devices that
are placed on the skin. There are several ways that a practitioner can create the
suction in the cups.
Cupping therapy was used in Egypt dating back some 3,500 years, where its use is
represented in hieroglyphic writing. In ancient Greece, Hippocrates recommended the
use of cups for a variety of ailments.
In China, extensive research has been carried out on Cupping, and the practice is a
mainstay of government-sponsored hospitals of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
What is cupping therapy??
5. • First , a flammable substance such as alcohol, herbs, or paper is placed in a cup and
set on fire. As the fire goes out, the cup is placed upside down on the patient's skin.
• As the air inside the cup cools, it creates a vacuum. This causes the skin to rise and
redden as blood vessels expand. The cup is generally left in place for five to 15
minutes then it is removed.
• After the procedure, the site may be covered with an antibiotic ointment to prevent
infection. The skin's appearance generally returns to normal within 10 days.
7. Initially it pulls blood into an area.
As new blood is forced into the tissues around the cups the body
will begin to develop new blood vessels called “
neovascularization” , new blood vessel formation. This is why
cupping can cause a lasting effect. As the new vessels form they
will have the capability to feed the tissues with nutrient and
oxygen. Like you and me, all tissues need food and oxygen to
survive.
The tissues get saturated with fresh blood while the
vacuum pulls stagnant blood out of the area.