Cupping treatment involves the placement of a jar that is applied to the skin resulting in a gentle suction action. It contributes to improved circulation and stress relief. Cupping therapy follows the meridian points, in much the same way as acupuncture and acupressure. It is applied on different areas of the body to treat varying conditions such as pain, cough, and the common cold. Cupping therapy is also used in treating children’s asthma and diarrhea. It will leave some red marks from the suction, but these disappear within a few days.

The research shows that inserting needles at these acupuncture points stimulates
sensory receptors. This in turn stimulates nerves that transmit impulses to the hypothalamic-pituitary system in the brain. The hypothalamus-pituitary glands are responsible for releasing neurotransmitters and endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killing hormones.