Cupping in acupuncture

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This is a good article on using cupping in acupuncture. Instead of

stimulating acupoints (or other areas of the body) with needles, stimulation

is applied by use of a cup with a vacuum created inside of it.

 

Cupping may be done over any fleshy part of the body. The article states

that contraindications for cupping are " areas of skin that are inflamed;

cases of high fever, convulsions or cramping, or easy bleeding (i.e.,

pathological level of low platelets); or the abdominal area or lower back

during pregnancy. " It also warns against moving the cups across bony areas

such as the spine.

 

>http://www.itmonline.org/pdf/cupping.pdf

 

Victoria

 

 

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