Cupping

 

 

 

Victoria Beckham was recently spotted with purple welt marks down her back after celebrating her 11th wedding anniversary in Nice, France. The result of alien abduction? No. These circular marks are from CUPPING; an ancient Chinese detoxifying treatment.
Heated glass, plastic, or bamboo cups are placed directly on the skin and used to stimulate suction. A vacuum is created which draws up the area of skin covered. It is this pulling on the skin that causes:

• Activate the lymphatic system

• Clear colon blockages

• Help clear veins and arteries

• Clear stretch marks

• Improve varicose veins

 

As cupping can affect up to four inches of tissue, it also makes this the most intense deep tissue massage available! Cups are usually placed over specific acupuncture point s as these act as the flood gates to our energy flow. If these are unlocked, energy can run freely through the entire length of the body … Great for a little therapeutic revival.

 

Mrs Beckham isn’t the only celeb fan of this acupuncture alternative however; Gwyneth Paltrow famously revealed the effects of cupping at a premiere in 2004, Scottish tennis star Andy Murray uses the treatment to stay on top form before and after matches, Britney Spears has recently been stepped out with tell-tale circular marks, and Jessica Simpson recently tweeted about cupping: “It’s about understanding my body … love it!”

 

 

The treatment has been used in China for over 3000 years, and supporters claim that in addition to treating localised aches and pains, it can also help with respiratory problems by opening up the chest and lungs, benefit menstrual and digestive problems …. AND reduce cellulite! The circular purple bruises can last for up to a week (depending on whether you tend to bruise like a peach, or have the protection level of a rhino’s bottom), but the treatment itself is painless!

 

Wahanda is a health, beauty and wellness ecosystem. It has spas, salons and health centres all around the globe. With 49 locations (24 in London) in the UK offering cupping, Wahanda can help you get celeb savvy and perfectly pampered in no time!

 

With this cupping craze taking off in a big, why not jump on the bandwagon today?