Cupping

In Chinese medicine cupping is used to remove blockages of vital energy and correct imbalances, such as those caused by wind, cold or damp penetrating the body. This ancient form of healing is done with a vacuum caused by introducing heat into specialized glass cups that draw onto particular skin areas. It can be used to remove excess or to gently release and unblock stagnation. One of the symptoms that respond well to this technique is abdominal bloating.