When your pain & how not so great your body is doing... is somewhat accurately reflected: externally (& it seems like you’ve been attacked by a very affectionate octopus lol 🐙)⁣ ⁣ In Asian culture, cupping is believed to brings toxins, illness & soreness to the surface to help facilitate lymphatic drainage, for you to feel better, by the toxins leaving your body. It’s a traditional medicine technique that’s been used for thousands of years in many cultures. The darker & deeper the cup marks, the greater aches, pains, toxins & ‘Qi’ stagnation are present.⁣ ⁣ Cupping may relieve muscle tension, improve overall blood flow & cell repair. More recently, some scientific studies have been able to demonstrate that cupping can remove toxins by stimulating the immune response, both locally and systemically.⁣ ⁣ I’ve been getting cupping done since I was a child every time I was unwell (not to this extent) - and as an adult, I find it therapeutic & helpful, especially if done by a proper traditional medicine Master who uses actual fire 🔥 to create the cupping vacuum, as most places nowadays just use a plastic pump (which is okay, but I find, no where near as beneficial as the real deal!)⁣ ⁣ Have you ever tried or would you try cupping?⁣ ⁣ (Obviously it’s not suitable for everyone, especially if you’ve got super sensitive or painful skin, or are on blood thinners! Consult your healthcare professional before trying, of course ☺️)⁣ ⁣ ⁣ [Video ID: Akii showing lots of cupping marks on their body. Mainly upper body, arms and back. There are lots of deep dark purple circles along their back, arms and forearms. The clip music is ‘Come Check This’ by Fetish. The cupping was done using a glass & fire technique which is a traditional method]⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #Cupping #TraditionalMedicine #TCM #Qi #Wellness #AlternativeMedicine #ChronicPain #Naarm #ChronicIllness #Disability #Pain #BlockedQi #PainManagement #Disabled #Accupuncture #BIPOC #Acupressure #MeridianPoints #PainRelief #Cups #Fire #AlternativeTherapy #EasternMedicine