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CUPPING
Cupping is an ancient Chinese therapy in which a cup is applied to the skin and the pressure in the cup is reduced (either by heat or suction) in order to draw and hold skin and superficial muscles inside the cup. Sometimes, while the suction is active, the cup is moved, causing the skin and muscle to be pulled. This is called gliding cupping.
Cupping is based on the meridian theory of the body. On the one hand, cupping removes any stagnation in the body and opens the meridians so that Qi can flow freely. On the other, it also helps rejuvenate certain meridians and organs that are not functioning at their best. Cupping has been proven to help activate the lymphatic system, promote blood circulation, and is ideal for deep tissue repair.