Every year, the hottest period of time is known as the "San Fu Tian" in Chinese. Can cupping therapy be done during this time? Can cupping therapy remove dampness from the body?
Can Cupping Therapy Be Done During "San Fu Tian"?
During "San Fu Tian", the body's pores are open, making it suitable for health treatments. Cupping therapy during this time can help remove toxins and other impurities from the body. Therefore, cupping therapy can be done during "San Fu Tian" and it is beneficial for the body.
What Are the Benefits of Cupping Therapy During "San Fu Tian"?
Improving Physical Condition
During "San Fu Tian", people tend to stay in air-conditioned rooms for a long time. As a result, sweat and toxins accumulate in the body. Cupping therapy can forcibly remove toxins from the body and improve physical condition.
Treating Winter Diseases in Summer
During winter, when pores are closed, it is easy to develop certain diseases, especially chronic stubborn diseases. "San Fu Tian" in summer is the hottest period of the year when pores are open. Cupping therapy during this time can remove toxins from the body and treat winter diseases.
Promoting Meridian Circulation
Modern life is stressful and the fast pace of life often leads to blockages in the meridians, causing various diseases. During "San Fu Tian", when pores are open, cupping therapy can help to clear the blocked meridians in the body.
Relieving Fatigue
Many people often experience back pain and fatigue. This is often due to blockages in the body's meridians. Cupping therapy during "San Fu Tian" can help to restore smooth flow in the meridians and provide relief from fatigue.
Can Cupping Therapy Remove Dampness from the Body?
Yes, cupping therapy can help to remove dampness from the body.
Cupping therapy has the health benefits of promoting meridian circulation and eliminating dampness. Therefore, regular cupping therapy can help remove dampness from the body. Although the temperature is high in summer, the humidity is also high. Cupping therapy during "San Fu Tian" can help remove dampness from the body.
How Long Should Cupping Therapy Last?
10-15 minutes is recommended.
If cupping therapy is too short, it will not have the desired effect. If cupping therapy lasts too long, it may cause damage to the skin, such as blisters and blood blisters. Therefore, cupping therapy generally lasts for 10-15 minutes.
How Often Should Cupping Therapy Be Done?
According to the information, there is no specific interval for cupping therapy. It depends on individual physical conditions. During cupping therapy, it is important to constantly check if there is a "sha" (blood stasis) and if the pores are open. If there is "sha" and the pores are open, cupping therapy can be performed.
Cupping Therapy Methods in Summer
Fire cupping: Using the principle of thermal expansion and contraction to remove air. This is done by using the heat generated by burning to remove the air inside the cup, creating a negative pressure that attaches the cup to the skin. This method can be divided into four types:
1. Ignition method: Ignite a small piece of paper and put it into the cup. Before the paper burns out, quickly place the cup on the desired area to create suction.
2. Internal ignition method: Use tweezers to hold a burning alcohol cotton ball and move it around inside the cup. Then quickly place the cup on the desired area to create suction.
3. Cotton ball method: Take a 1 cm square piece of cotton, not too thick, soak it slightly in alcohol, and stick it to the middle of the cup's inner wall. Then ignite it and place the cup on the desired area to create suction.
4. Fireless method: Use a non-flammable and non-heat-conductive material with a diameter of 2-3 cm, place it on the desired area, place a small piece of alcohol cotton ball on top, ignite it, and then cover the cup to create strong suction and attach the cup.
Who Should Not Receive Cupping Therapy?
1. People with high fever, convulsions, and spasms should not receive cupping therapy. For patients with epilepsy, cupping therapy should be used during the interictal period.
2. Patients with bleeding tendencies should be cautious and should not receive puncturing and cupping therapy to avoid excessive bleeding.
3. People with fractures should not receive cupping therapy, as it may affect the healing of bones and prolong the recovery time. Acute joint sprains should also be avoided, especially for those with ligament rupture.
4. Patients with severe emphysema, as well as those with weak heart function or weak constitution, should not receive cupping therapy.
5. People with skin allergies or skin injuries should not receive cupping therapy. Cupping therapy may worsen allergic symptoms and can also lead to infection and blisters, exacerbating ulcers.
6. People who are drunk or have a full stomach should not receive cupping therapy. During this time, blood is directed to the liver for metabolic work. Cupping therapy forcibly redirects blood flow to the cupping area, which can cause dizziness, nausea, and other discomfort.
7. Cupping therapy should not be performed on areas with ulcers, wounds, or broken skin. It is not recommended to perform cupping therapy during the red, swollen, hot, and painful stage of an immature abscess. Cupping therapy on the face for swollen abscesses should be avoided to prevent serious consequences. Cupping therapy should also be avoided on local swelling without a clear cause.
8. Pregnant women and women during menstruation should avoid cupping therapy. Especially for pregnant women, cupping therapy performed inappropriately can cause threatened miscarriage. During menstruation, cupping therapy on the lower abdomen or on the lower back should be avoided to prevent excessive menstrual flow.
What Precautions Should Be Taken During Cupping Therapy?
1. The room temperature should be maintained above 20℃ during cupping therapy, preferably in a sunny and wind-free location.
2. Cupping should be done from top to bottom, with smaller cups on top and larger cups on the bottom.
3. Patients should lie prone and expose the treatment area fully.
4. If the suction force during cupping becomes too strong, gently squeeze the skin at the edge of the cup to allow some air to enter the cup. For first-time cupping or elderly and weak individuals, cups of medium or small sizes should be used.
5. For mild conditions or conditions with sensory impairment (such as numbness in the lower limbs), cupping time should be shorter. For severe conditions, long duration of illness, deep lesions, and severe pain, cupping time can be slightly longer with greater suction force.
