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Cupping therapy is great for colds, flu, allergies, asthma, as well as acute muscle injury. For this technique, a flaming cotton ball is placed into a special glass cup, and the cup is then quickly placed on the skin. This causes the underlying tissue to be raised partway into the cup. The resulting tightening sensation in the area of the cups often feels very good on tense, aching muscles.
The purpose of cupping is to restore circulation, diminish swelling, help relieve pain and pull toxins from the body tissue. The technique causes the skin to turn red, blue or purple, especially if there is a blockage under the cups. The skin discoloration may last anywhere from a few days up to two weeks.
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