CUPPING
Specialized, rounded cups are used on the body to relax tight muscles, pull toxins out, release colds, and to aid in the healing of injuries. The cups are of varying sizes and can be glass, bamboo, or plastic. They are placed on the body by a vacuum seal technique and left in place or gently slid around the area. Red or purple marks can show up, these are the toxins or stagnant blood coming out. The marks usually fade when the cups are removed, although if you have a lot of toxins, the marks can remain for up to a week. Cupping does not hurt and feels like a massage. The marks do not hurt and are not bruises.