The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy

The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy

Author: Shannon Gilmartin

Publisher: Robert Rose

Published: 2017-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780778805830

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An ancient alternative technique that has found its right place in the modern world of healing. In recent years countless high profile athletes and celebrities have been sporting distinctive circular "cupping" welts on their bodies -- the back and shoulder area being most common. Dating back thousands of years, cupping is a form of alternative medicine. The cups create suction and help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, deep relaxation and can even provide relief for sciatica and sinus congestion. Massage Cupping body therapy is a modern and modified version of cupping therapy that creates suction and negative pressure through the use of both stationary and moving cups. These cups are available at pharmacies and do not use heat like old-fashioned glass cupping -- making them entirely safe and easy for home use. Shannon Gilmartin is a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and certified vacutherapies educator who teaches this wonderfully diverse therapy and has witnessed the positive outcomes for patients. This book shares all her extraordinary professional and hands-on experience, so that everyone can experience the positive benefits of cupping. Nearly 200 step-by-step photos and full color pages make it easy to follow this expert instruction. The book includes: The history of cupping, the types of cups and the many therapeutic benefits of cupping from skeletal and muscular to the digestive and nervous systems What to expect after a cupping session including comprehensive safety and techniques information Applications for common conditions that range from stress and back tension to frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) and even acid reflux A section for speciality applications like athletic performance, prenatal therapy and working with inflammation (acute vs. chronic). A comprehensive and easy-to-read cupping therapy book, with plenty of practical suggestions. This must be one of the best cupping therapy books I have seen recently published. -- Ilkay Zihni Chirali, Author of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy


Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy - E-Book

Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy - E-Book

Author: Ilkay Z. Chirali

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2014-06-27

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0702058343

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This new edition explores and describes techniques of cupping in the context of TCM theory. It provides a clear and detailed set of practical guidelines to applying this technique for various common conditions, and looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action. This new edition includes new scientific research on cupping therapy and the effect on the immune system as well as new material on muscular pain, stress management and cupping therapy and sports medicine. A dedicated website complements the text with video clips showing the eleven methods of cupping therapy. - Explains cupping therapy clearly, allowing the practitioner immediate access to a set of skills for everyday application - Well illustrated to support the guidelines discussed in the text - Includes website containing video clips showing 11 methods of cupping therapy plus picture gallery of more than 150 colour photographs - Gives practical guidelines on the use of cupping in helping to treat more than 30 common conditions - Looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action - Text clarified and updated throughout, with an expanded artwork program and improved layout and design - New chapters by specialist contributors cover Cupping's Folk Heritage, Buddhist Medicine, and Thai Lanna Medicine - New chapter on Cosmetic Cupping Techniques - New section addressing Frequently Asked Questions - An expanded discussion about the benefits of cupping therapy, including the treatment of new pathological conditions including myofascial pain - Includes new evidence-based research on the effects of cupping therapy, including a systematic review


Cupping Therapy for Muscles and Joints

Cupping Therapy for Muscles and Joints

Author: Kenneth Choi

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-03-23

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1646042298

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"An important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, cupping has recently gained widespread acclaim for its many benefits. It may look like some kind of torture and temporarily leave strange circles on your skin, but it's so effective that everyone from professional athletes to famous celebrities is using it to improve their health and well-being. In this book, you will discover what cupping is, how it works, and which cupping techniques would be best for you. You will learn the science behind the suction and the many conditions and ailments it can alleviate."--Back cover.


A Practical Guide to Cupping Therapy

A Practical Guide to Cupping Therapy

Author: Wu Zhongchao

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1602200416

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This comprehensive guide to Chinese cupping therapy details this traditional and effective treatment with extensive clinical examples, commentary, and detailed diagrams. Cupping therapy delivers healing effects by improving blood circulation, promoting smoother flow of qi through meridian points and dispelling cold and dampness in the body. It involves local suction on the skin through vacuum created by heating and subsequent cooling of the air in the cup. Because of its easy application and immediate effects, cupping therapy has been practiced in China since time immemorial and remains to this day as a form of traditional medicine for treating illnesses and enhancing health. With solid grounding in both theory and clinical practice, the author introduces the fundamental principles of cupping therapy and areas that require special attention, which are followed by techniques of cupping for targeted ailments. The book covers nine areas: internal medicine, surgery, ENT and ophthalmology, dermatology, andrology, gynecology, and pediatrics (with 73 common illnesses), as well as sub-health condition and health and complexion enhancement, with cupping options for various target skin areas. A Comprehensive Guide to Cupping Therapy contains: A therapy for healing, enhancing health and improving quality of life through the natural way of traditional Chinese medicine Techniques of cupping that can be quickly mastered to help yourself heal, with easy to follow illustrations Tips from a medical professional on having a better diet and life style to prevent illness and gain a healthy complexion.


Gua sha

Gua sha

Author: Arya Nielsen

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2014-09-05

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0702052965

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'Sometimes called coining, spooning or scraping, Gua sha is defined as instrument-assisted unidirectional press-stroking of a lubricated area of the body surface that intentionally creates 'transitory therapeutic petechiae' representing extravasation of blood in the subcutis.' Gua sha has been used for centuries in Asia, in Asian immigrant communities and by acupuncturists and practitioners of traditional East Asian medicine worldwide. With the expansion of traditional East Asian medicine, Gua sha has been used over broad geographic areas and by millions of people. It is valuable in the treatment of pain and for functional problems with impaired movement, the prevention and treatment of acute infectious illness, upper respiratory and digestive problems, and many acute or chronic disorders. Research has demonstrated Gua sha radically increases surface microperfusion that stimulates immune and anti-inflammatory responses that persist for days after treatment. The second edition expands on the history of Gua sha and similar techniques used in early Western Medicine, detailing traditional theory, purpose and application and illuminated by science that focuses its relevance to modern clinical practice as well as scholarly inquiry. This book brings the technique alive for practitioners, with clear discussion of how to do it – including correct technique, appropriate application, individualization of treatment – and when to use it, with over 50 case examples, and superb color photographs and line drawings that demonstrate the technique. NEW TO THIS EDITION • New chapter on immediate and significant Tongue changes as a direct result of Gua sha • Research and biomechanisms • Literature review from Chinese language as well as English language medical journal database • New case studies • Over 30 color photographs New chapter on immediate and significant Tongue changes as a direct result of Gua sha Research and biomechanisms Literature review from Chinese language as well as English language medical journal database New case studies Fully updated and revised throughout Over 30 colour photographs


Cupping Therapy for Bodyworkers

Cupping Therapy for Bodyworkers

Author: Ilkay Zihni Chirali

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0857013165

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Cupping therapy is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique that has been used for thousands of years as a highly effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including skin conditions and musculoskeletal complaints. Many bodyworkers are very interested in learning about how to use Cupping Therapy within their own specialties, and this book is for them. Drawing on 40 years of expertise, Ilkay Chirali provides a wealth of information on cupping for those without TCM knowledge, covering safety information, equipment and the different variations of cupping and their best uses. Beautifully illustrated with over 120 full-colour photos, it empowers physiotherapists, massage therapists, sports medicine professionals and beauty therapists to add cupping therapy to their toolbox of techniques.


Art of Cupping

Art of Cupping

Author: Hedwig Manz

Publisher: Thieme

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 3131490519

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Praise for this book:A welcome addition...[The] author makes her guidance easy to adopt with the aid of numerous photographs of cup placement...excellent.--The LanternFor over 5,000 years, cupping has been used across the globe to treat a broad spectrum of health disorders. A safe, comfortable therapy, it requires only simple, inexpensive instruments to achieve highly effective results. This comprehensive guide features all the information practitioners need, including historical facts, step-by-step instructions for application, and treatment of specific health problems. Highlights: Detailed theory of dry and wet cupping Practical instructions for 45 different disorders Illustrated by real-life photographs from the authors practice Compact, user-friendly format for easy reference Each chapter of the practical section deals with a different area of the body and its disorders. Information is given on the complaint, the correct cupping application, supplementary and alternative therapies, as well as preventive treatment. Practice-oriented and highly detailed, this is an invaluable reference for experienced practitioners and an ideal learning tool for students.


Cupping Therapy

Cupping Therapy

Author: Michael L Zhang

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-23

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9783967720099

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Are you interested in learning more about how to get started with cupping therapy? Would you like simple, step-by-step instructions that can help you get started safely with this unique healing practice? If so, then keep reading... Modern medicine has allowed for some amazing advances in medical treatments. It has helped save and extend countless lives and continues pushing human ability forward. It has also, however, placed a high interest in medications (perhaps due to financial interests). Unfortunately, doctors are prescribing pills for any and all injuries, illnesses, or ailments. These pills, in turn, have their own side effects, which require more pills... It becomes an endless cycle that provides only temporary comfort. More and more people are considering alternative, and natural methods to heal. One of the more successful treatments that continue to gain popularity is cupping therapy. It may have come to your attention after seeing some of your favorite athletes and celebrities with round hickey like marks on their body. They likely underwent the therapy for recovery, relaxation, or beauty. So what are the real benefits and how does it all work? This guide book can help answer all of your questions. You will effectively be "handheld" safely through the practice, and find great tips and techniques that allow you to potentially soothe various issues. Here's just a little of what you will discover inside... How cupping has been used for centuries, and how the practice evolved. The benefits of cupping and how it can help treat many of the ailments you may be facing. The science behind how the therapy heals, treats, and relaxes... Are you better off visiting a clinic or using an at-home kit? (This will surprise you) What all to consider before getting started with cupping. Animal horns as cups? Not anymore, but learn about all the different cups and tools used today. Weak flash cupping, or medium moving cupping? Understand all the techniques practitioners use, and how you can as well. Diagrams of over 40 different effective placements on the body to help treat everything from shoulder pain and feet issues to a variety of beauty treatments. What to consider after completing a session. (Don't eat the following meals...) How to effectively clear cupping marks faster. ... and much, much more. This book provides an unbiased view of cupping therapy. If you are new to the practice or even if you have plenty of experience, there is guaranteed to be something in here for you. Ready to find out more? Then let's get started by scrolling up and tapping "Buy Now".


The Basics of Dry Cupping

The Basics of Dry Cupping

Author: Mary Conrad

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-10-22

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781539662556

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LEARN MORE ABOUT CUPPING TODAY! Cupping Therapy has been around for quite a long time. It had been used by ancient cultures such as Egyptians, Chinese and other Middle Eastern civilizations. In some parts of Asia, it's termed as Ventosa and considered a low-cost and effective treatment for muscle pains and other conditions. It helps with inflammation, pain and improves blood circulation. Is it really effective? Well, considering that it's being used by Olympic athletes, Hollywood stars and more importantly everyday people. It's hard to dispute since it has been passed around for generations. This book is about giving more information on the art of Cupping. It'll serve as your basic and reliable guide in knowing more about the therapy before trying it out for yourself. This book contains:* History of Cupping* The Basics of the therapy * Complementary treatments for Cupping* Cupping Points and their Anatomical Locations* Different Ailments that may be Treated by Cupping* How to Perform Cupping Both the Old and New Methods* Reasons to Try CuppingLearn more about this effective therapy by going through this book. It's a wonderful, non-invasive procedure that will improve your health and overall well-being. Take a step towards health today!


INTEGRATIVE FACIAL CUPPING

INTEGRATIVE FACIAL CUPPING

Author: Carlos Paulo

Publisher: Carlos Paulo

Published: 2019-03-06

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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INTEGRATIVE FACIAL CUPPING - English version ! For health practitioners, beauticians or for all... This book is practical and accessible with explanatory diagrams. It is a simple and effective technique. The cupping facial will have a manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) effect. The cupping facial of this book is not based on Chinese medicine. By its physiological effect, cupping facial provides many reliefs. The first part, insists on lymphatic drainage. Try the Venus-Star Protocol!! The second part, is a deepening of the knowledge of the first part on lymphatic drainage. The third part, is an application of suction cups for the rejuvenation and treatment of facial wrinkles. Three protocols will be presented. Try three protocols of rejuvenation!! The fourth part, explains three tips or methods that are included in the concept of integrative facial cupping. So cleaning the mouth, nasal cavities, massage of the Meibomian glands are techniques that are included in this concept. Try the concept of INTEGRATIVE FACIAL CUPPING!!