From Michael Phelps to Gwyneth Paltrow to Justin Bieber, many popular figures have made headlines in recent years for their use of cupping. At this point, the red-purple cup marks are easily identifiable, whether in the Olympic pool or on the red carpet. While these painless discolorations fade in a couple of days, the impactRead more
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According to traditional chinese medicine practices, each season comes with its own Qi (or energy). Responsible for detoxifying the body, it is only natural that the liver is associated with spring’s sense of renewal. After a long winter hibernation, most of us are yearning for a fresh start, to cleanse our body of damaging habitsRead more
Cupping is one of the oldest methods used in traditional Chinese medicine. Though the exact origin is often debated, cupping was first documented in Egypt in one of the oldest medical textbooks known to date. It is now used widely throughout the world, most notably by professional athletes and Hollywood stars alike, many of whomRead more