A month ago, I had an abortion at the hospital. Yesterday, I had cupping therapy and felt dizzy and weak. Why do I feel dizzy and weak after having an abortion and cupping therapy a month later? Is it true that cupping therapy can help me lose 20 pounds in a month?
Why do I feel dizzy and weak after having an abortion and cupping therapy a month later?
It's due to physical weakness.
After having an abortion, the body's energy and vitality are greatly damaged. Women are prone to symptoms of Qi and blood deficiency, and physical weakness. If high-intensity cupping therapy is used at this time, it will definitely cause discomfort such as dizziness and vertigo. It is recommended to use a milder cupping method instead.
Can I have cupping therapy after having an abortion?
Cupping therapy can be done 1-3 months after having an abortion.
After an abortion, the vagina needs time to recover and discharge lochia. It usually takes about a month for the recovery. In some cases, it may take up to three months. Cupping therapy can promote blood circulation. However, it is not recommended to have cupping therapy immediately after an abortion. It is best to wait for 1-3 months until the body has fully recovered.
Who should not have cupping therapy?
Women during menstruation and pregnancy
It is not advisable to have cupping therapy during menstruation, as it may cause excessive menstrual bleeding or menstrual disorders due to increased Qi and blood circulation. Pregnant women are more sensitive, especially in the waist and abdomen area. Cupping therapy may lead to discomfort such as miscarriage.
People with skin conditions
People with skin allergies, skin injuries, skin ulcers, eczema, and other skin conditions should avoid cupping therapy. It may cause skin infections, blisters, or worsen ulcers.
People with major diseases
People with organ diseases such as emphysema, heart failure, and heart disease are not suitable for cupping therapy. Negative pressure suction during cupping may cause harm to the body.
People with bone injuries
If you have a bone injury, it is best not to have cupping therapy. Cupping therapy may interfere with the healing process of the injured area. It does not have a therapeutic effect on bone injuries. In addition, people with acute joint sprains or ligament ruptures should also avoid cupping therapy to prevent further injury.
People who have just eaten
After eating, blood in the body flows quickly to the liver to help with food metabolism. If you have cupping therapy at this time, it is easy to redirect Qi and blood to the cupping area, causing the heart to work harder in supplying blood and resulting in dizziness and discomfort.
Losing 20 pounds in a month with cupping therapy
It varies from person to person.
Some people are not necessarily overweight, but may have water retention or a buildup of toxins in the body. Cupping therapy can help eliminate excess water and accumulated toxins, and also accelerate metabolism. This may lead to a weight loss effect of losing 20 pounds in a month with cupping therapy.
