All four are fans of cupping, a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy. Cupping is believed to stimulate the flow of qi, the vital energy or “life force” that, according to TCM ...

The Egyptians introduced cupping to the ancient Greeks who used it as a cure for almost every illness. In traditional Chinese medicine, it's closely linked to acupuncture. The Islamic Prophet ...

More and more, people use practices like these from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM ... This is especially true of acupuncture, tai chi, cupping, and moxibustion. Herbs can be a little trickier.

With such endorsements, it is no surprise that the demand for TCM is rising. The global TCM market size was estimated at US$231.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$420.7 billion by 2032 ...

Some NHS hospitals now offer acupuncture as an effective tool for pain relief, while YouTube videos demonstrating the ancient Chinese remedy of cupping are racking up millions of views.

Cupping therapy eases low back pain by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and releasing muscle tension. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the life force energy that flows through ...

In general, many people who try cupping find benefit from it, says Lijana Shestopal, a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and a licensed acupuncturist in Northbrook, Illinois, who frequently ...

Cupping therapy has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for *thousands* of years. The age-old treatment, which involves a practitioner placing suction cups along your back to increase ...

It would be remiss to say that Traditional Chinese Medicine is having a revival when it’s ... it’s more popular than ever. From cupping and gua sha to reflexology and acupressure, TCM-led treatments ...

Some NHS hospitals now offer acupuncture as an effective tool for pain relief, while YouTube videos demonstrating the ancient Chinese remedy of cupping are racking up millions of views.