[Cupping] is very popular in Rio Olympic Games. What does this mean?

The Rio Olympic Games is in full swing, and Phelps, a famous swimmer from the United States, has attracted the attention of many people in China. In addition to the dazzling gold medal, his obvious "cupping seal" has also become a hot topic for everyone. The "cupping" of Chinese medicine is really a fire. So, what is the function of "cupping" and what should be paid attention to when "cupping"?

As a 3 1 year-old veteran, Phelps chose cupping therapy which he used for many years to relax muscles and relieve pain. In fact, he is not the only foreign athlete who likes cupping. Gymnast Naduya and American swimmer Natalie Coughlin have the same mark. It seems that overnight, cupping with China elements is really "on fire".

Liu Yuanyuan, Director of Traditional Acupuncture Therapy Department of Zhuhai Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine: This is really a surprise. I didn't expect this thing to be so popular in the world and even accepted abroad. This proves once again that cupping is indeed a kind of green and harmless external treatment, which can achieve the effect of treating diseases, preventing diseases and relieving symptoms, but at the same time it has no side effects, otherwise western countries would not be so admired.

Cupping is one of the traditional Chinese medicine treatments. By burning or negative pressure, cupping can be adsorbed on the skin, which can promote blood circulation and relieve fatigue and pain. In recent years, cupping is mostly used to treat facial paralysis, cough, dyspnea and other symptoms, which has been recognized by the majority of patients.

Patient Mr. Wu: I have been an old patient for 78 years, and I am nervous and insomnia. I came to see Dr. Liu as soon as I had an attack, so one course of treatment, two courses of treatment, was basically fine.

Cupping is effective and has no side effects, but more attention should be paid to it when accepting cupping treatment.

Liu Yuanyuan, Director of Traditional Therapy Room of Acupuncture Department of Zhuhai Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Because cupping itself has a little damage to small blood vessels under the skin, patients with bleeding tendency may need to pay attention, and most people are more suitable. Spring moxibustion, summer acupuncture, autumn cupping and winter storage are the eight words that Chinese medicine often says. I have always said that autumn is actually the most suitable for cupping. Cupping is the function of dredging meridians, eliminating dampness and cold, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.

The doctor reminded that the cupping time should not be too long, and 10 to 20 minutes is the most suitable. At the same time, after cupping, because the pores are open and the meridians are smooth, it is not appropriate to touch water or take a bath within four hours. Pay attention to keeping your back warm and don't blow air conditioning.