Cupping helps remove toxins and invigorate areas of blood congestion and stagnation.
Cupping is typically performed on the neck, back and shoulders, but can be applied wherever blood and lymph are circulating poorly, e.g. the lower back, knee or shoulder.
Cups are left in place for about 10 minutes. While they can leave marks, these usually disappear within a few days.
An infrared heat lamp emits beneficial radiation and heat that penetrates deep into tissues causing vasodilation and increased microcirculation. Muscles, tendons and ligaments become more relaxed and better nourished.
Infrared therapy is beneficial for painful conditions such as arthritis, muscle strains and tendon sprains, as well as conditions characterized by chronic inflammation.
Bloodletting is another way of invigorating areas of blood congestion and stagnation, and is an indispensable tool in treating chronic, stubborn and difficult cases.
It is a very quick, typically painless and minimally invasive procedure that elicits a very small amount of blood, and is not nearly as intimidating or scary as its name might suggest.