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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||-52px|||” custom_padding=”0|0px|54px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|auto|-1px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/brightpathhealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cupping-img4.jpg” alt=”cupping therapy” title_text=”cupping img4″ align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_4_text_color=”#0385be” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Cupping is an ancient Chinese technique that activates the body’s natural healing mechanisms.\u00a0\u00a0Many people use cupping to treat anxiety and other physical ailments by breaking up lactic acid, reducing muscle tension, and increasing circulation.<\/span><\/p>\n Cupping therapy uses suction to help alleviate aches and pains. The suction loosens tight muscles and connective tissue, which can improve circulation and blood flow.<\/span><\/p>\n Many people use cupping therapies to relieve pain and some chronic health conditions. Cupping may also help with:<\/p>\n Also Read – Can\u2019t Sleep? You should try Acupuncture<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/brightpathhealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cupping-img5.png” alt=”cupping discoloration” title_text=”cupping img5″ url=”https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CLxQdpllKaG\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” src_last_edited=”off|desktop” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_3_text_color=”#0385be” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The discolorations that people often get as a result of cupping therapy is a result of the suction of the skin, facia, and muscle into the cup. They are painless, temporary, and usually disappear within 3-5 days. These discolorations are often used by the practitioner as a diagnostic tool.<\/p>\n Black or deep purple: indicates stagnant blood, which means the body has failed to clear an injury or illness efficiently.<\/p>\n Deep red: indicates heat stagnation<\/p>\n Light Red: moderate stagnation<\/p>\n Pink or no colouration: healthy muscle and blood stagnation<\/p>\n Formation of blister: edema<\/p>\n Pale white: Qi and Blood deficiency<\/p>\n Blue* very rare: Cold in meridians<\/p>\n Cupping can help the body to deal with these issues more effectively and promote health in that area.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/brightpathhealth.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/asian-woman-arms-raised-looking-up.jpg” alt=”feeling healthy” title_text=”asian-woman-arms-raised-looking-up” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_3_text_color=”#0385be” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Have you always been curious about cupping therapy?\u00a0 Wondering if cupping therapy could help with your health concern?\u00a0 \u00a0Cupping therapy could alleviate symptoms of chronic pain, poor digestion or migraine headaches.\u00a0 \u00a0Don’t delay,\u00a0 the time to take care of yourself is today!<\/p>\n Come & experience the benefits of cupping therapy for yourself.\u00a0 \u00a0Book an Appointment with our acupuncturist Desiree today.\u00a0 Do you have questions about Acupuncture?\u00a0 Contact Desiree directly by emailing her at DesireeC@brightpathhealth.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Our Services” url_new_window=”on” module_class=”services_content” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ header_text_color=”#ffffff” body_text_color=”#f79a32″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#f79a32″ button_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_border_color=”#ffffff” button_border_radius=”12px” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”background: #f79a32;||” custom_css_promo_description=”padding-bottom: 0px;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Massage therapy<\/a>Acupuncture<\/a>Custom Orthotics\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”12px” header_font=”||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Written by: Desiree Chester, R.Ac<\/span><\/p>\nHow does cupping therapy work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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