Cupping -- How's It Work? How to Get Its Effects Permanent

[Guest guest]

I've been seeing an acupuncturist for damp heat with spleen

deficiency. My main symptoms are a white-yellow tongue coating and a

foggy head that never clears.

 

She " sticks " me, then cups my back (12-14 points), which instantly

clears my head. I drink herbs daily until the next appointment.

Without them, my head fogs over. I don't eat/drink dairy, coffee, or

sugar, but my head gradually fogs over without the herbs and don't

know why my body isn't clearing itself. Why is that?

 

I've been seeing her for 3 months (1x to 2x/wk), and she gave me a

discount on the visits, but the insurance doesn't cover acupuncture,

and I want to be cured.

 

I'm not sure what cupping does, and don't know what else to do.

She's a nice lady, and I appreciate the discount very much. She is,

however, 90 mins away, and her visits aren't covered by insurance.

 

I just want my head to clear and it never does. Any suggestions or

explanations or suggestions as to what to do? Many thanks.

 

 

Glenn

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I, uhm, don't know if I'll be of much help, but thought I'd share my

experience w/ cupping (I still see my acupuncturist)..they did it ONCE. Of

course, I had bruises on both shoulders, and bruises down both sides of my back;

my right shoulder was a WELT..they actually told me they didn't expect it to be

so black..afterwards, I took Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan, 2x day 5 pills at a

time..(herbal supplements)..don't know why they didn't ask me about cupping

agn..but I still get relief from the (needles)..tho it makes me sleepy..thanks

for listening

 

apchat2000 <lionhearted38 wrote:

I've been seeing an acupuncturist for damp heat with spleen

deficiency. My main symptoms are a white-yellow tongue coating and a

foggy head that never clears.

 

She " sticks " me, then cups my back (12-14 points), which instantly

clears my head. I drink herbs daily until the next appointment.

Without them, my head fogs over. I don't eat/drink dairy, coffee, or

sugar, but my head gradually fogs over without the herbs and don't

know why my body isn't clearing itself. Why is that?

 

I've been seeing her for 3 months (1x to 2x/wk), and she gave me a

discount on the visits, but the insurance doesn't cover acupuncture,

and I want to be cured.

 

I'm not sure what cupping does, and don't know what else to do.

She's a nice lady, and I appreciate the discount very much. She is,

however, 90 mins away, and her visits aren't covered by insurance.

 

I just want my head to clear and it never does. Any suggestions or

explanations or suggestions as to what to do? Many thanks.

 

 

Glenn

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Glenn,

 

my experience with cupping is that it moves blood, and therefore oxygen.

The intensity of cupping depends on the presenting problem and diagnosis

(whether deficient/excess condition).

 

A " foggy head " head suggests lack of " clear yang energy rising " leading to lack

of concentration..Perhaps breathing exercises, taichi, yoga etc. may help

promote circulation of blood/oxygen to head. There might be blockage of energy

elsewhere in your body..how's your bowel motion, sleep patterns, digestion etc.

Check your emotional, mental state of being as this can affect energy/blood

flow.

In terms of nutrition, try eating more bitters green, green leafy vegetables,

and other wholefoods. Eat more root vegetables, and pungent foods(garlic, onion,

leek, turnip etc)

 

hope this helps. let me know how you go.

 

cheers

Tran

 

" Michelle D. " <windmillsrainbows wrote:

Hi all,

I, uhm, don't know if I'll be of much help, but thought I'd share my

experience w/ cupping (I still see my acupuncturist)..they did it ONCE. Of

course, I had bruises on both shoulders, and bruises down both sides of my back;

my right shoulder was a WELT..they actually told me they didn't expect it to be

so black..afterwards, I took Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan, 2x day 5 pills at a

time..(herbal supplements)..don't know why they didn't ask me about cupping

agn..but I still get relief from the (needles)..tho it makes me sleepy..thanks

for listening

 

apchat2000 <lionhearted38 wrote:

I've been seeing an acupuncturist for damp heat with spleen

deficiency. My main symptoms are a white-yellow tongue coating and a

foggy head that never clears.

 

She " sticks " me, then cups my back (12-14 points), which instantly

clears my head. I drink herbs daily until the next appointment.

Without them, my head fogs over. I don't eat/drink dairy, coffee, or

sugar, but my head gradually fogs over without the herbs and don't

know why my body isn't clearing itself. Why is that?

 

I've been seeing her for 3 months (1x to 2x/wk), and she gave me a

discount on the visits, but the insurance doesn't cover acupuncture,

and I want to be cured.

 

I'm not sure what cupping does, and don't know what else to do.

She's a nice lady, and I appreciate the discount very much. She is,

however, 90 mins away, and her visits aren't covered by insurance.

 

I just want my head to clear and it never does. Any suggestions or

explanations or suggestions as to what to do? Many thanks.

 

 

Glenn

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Tran, for all your help.

 

I did read about the " clear yang rising, " and it appears that after

all this time -- 3 mos now -- something should be working. My

acupuncturist did suggest Qigong. I tried it, but just started a new

job and really don't have the time...although I make time 1x a wk for

the acupuncturist and it's a real inconvenience. Qigong seems to be

the way to go, and I need to do it. Thanks again.

 

Glenn

 

acupuncture , tran ong <tran_ong> wrote:

 

>

> my experience with cupping is that it moves blood, and therefore

oxygen.

>

> A " foggy head " head suggests lack of " clear yang energy rising "

Perhaps breathing exercises, taichi, yoga etc. may help promote

circulation of blood/oxygen to head.

try eating more bitters green, green leafy vegetables, and other

wholefoods. Eat more root vegetables, and pungent foods(garlic,

onion, leek, turnip etc)

>

> hope this helps. let me know how you go.

>

> cheers

> Tran