Indigenous Health Service

Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin with the application of heated cups.
Its practice mainly occurs in Asia but also in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Cupping has been characterized as a pseudoscience and its practice as quackery.

Cupping therapy is a fascinating blend of ancient and modern alternative medicine for holistic wellness.
It involves suctioning the skin using glass, plastic, or silicone cups.
Here are some of its potential benefits:

• Pain Relief: Cupping may help alleviate pain by promoting blood circulation and improving immunity.
  It can increase pain thresholds and reduce inflammation.
• Improved Circulation: suction created by cupping increases blood flow to the area where the cups are placed.
  This can relieve muscle tension, promote cell repair, and even create new blood vessels in the tissue.
• Detoxification: While scientific evidence is still evolving, cupping is believed to help remove toxins from the body.
• Relaxation: Many people find cupping therapy relaxing and stress-reducing.
• Better Skin Health: Cupping may improve the skin’s biomechanical properties and enhance overall skin health.

Historically, cupping has been a part of various ancient healing systems,
including Chinese, Unani, traditional Korean, and Tibetan.
Proponents believe it helps balance the body’s energy (known as “qi”) and restores harmony between yin and yang