What to pay attention to cupping

March 21, 2023
Nowadays, more and more people have started to use cupping for health and wellness. And cupping steps are easy to learn, many people also began to like to do at home. But you know what, cupping is not as simple as you think. Improper operation, not only can not play the role of health care, but also may cause harm to the body. So. Cupping in the end to pay attention to what aspects?

Before cupping, pay attention to the state of the body

Cupping is not suitable for women with heart disease, high blood pressure, skin allergies, or during menstruation, pregnancy, after meals, after drinking, etc.

Cupping is not just about cupping anywhere you want

Some parts of the body such as the navel are not suitable for cupping, as well as broken skin, bruises, etc., especially where old marks from the previous cupping are still present.

Do not take a bath immediately after cupping

Bathing after cupping is a big no-no. After cupping, the skin is very fragile, so if you take a shower, it is easy to break the skin and cause skin diseases. Therefore, it is best to take a bath after cupping for two to three hours.

Cupping can not be located in the ventilation.

The skin pores open when cupping, if it is located in a ventilated place, the cold air will easily enter the body and catch cold.

Cupping can not be longer the better

Many people mistakenly believe that the longer the cupping time is, the better, and the bigger the jar is, the better. The longer the cupping time and the bigger the jar, the greater the adsorption force on the skin, which may not be tolerated by older and weaker people, but may cause skin blisters and skin infections.

To observe the patient's body reaction to cupping

If the patient has an uncomfortable reaction, the jar should be removed immediately, not because of a reaction to cupping, but because the patient may be experiencing motion sickness. If you cannot handle the patient's condition, send him/her to the doctor immediately. Cupping is not as simple as it seems, and it is best to be familiar with the points and techniques of cupping. You should be careful to observe the changes in your body when you operate at home, but it is better to ask a professional physician to operate.
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