Acucups®
Baguanfa rubber therapy
massage therapy massage cupping
Acucups®
are made of
natural rubber and are based on the Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) of cupping.
When
pressed, the rubber cup changes its shape and is placed on skin.
While the pressure is released, the deformed cup will regain its normal
shape and leads to a negative pressure in the cup, which creates suction.
Advantages of using
Acucups®:
Acucups® are as effective as acupuncture or acupressure, therefore can help relieve any condition or pain symptoms such as: abscesses, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, boils, bruises, common cold, chills, dental pain, gastric disorders, hemorrhoids,
high blood pressure, hypertension, flu, insomnia, chest pains, migraine,
motion sickness, paralysis, muscle and joint pain, prostate, rheumatism,
sciatica, stiff shoulders, stroke, tinnitus, vertigo, etc.
· Ideal for use after mosquito, tick, wasp, bee and snake bites.
· They
are very safe, do not have to be heated, therefore there are no burns.
·
The
elasticity of the rubber makes it easy to apply
Acucups® almost anywhere on your
body including all joint areas.
·
They
let you control the suction force depending on how much you depress
Acucups® before placing it on your
skin.
· They
do not impede movement; therefore can be used while on the go.
· Acucups®
are very light, won't shatter and can be easily taken while traveling
· The
natural rubber guarantees long use and easy to care for.
Instructions:
Before initial use, wash cups in mild soap and water, wipe dry.
Place the Acucups® on the chosen meridian and slowly depress the top with your thumb, this will create a vacuum and makes the cup stay on the skin.
The suction strength depends on the amount of pressure that is applied to the top of the Acucups® before releasing.
More
suction should be used in adults and in points of the body that are
muscular, less pressure on children and on points that do not have much
muscle, ex. face.
The
large Acucups® are to be used on
joints and different points of body and for deep tissue massage, smaller
sizes are for children and less muscular points.
To
remove Acucups®,
press on the skin by the edge of the cup and let air in.
Acucups® can be used every other day, for 15 - 20 minutes.
Each treatment should
consist of 10 sessions.
Massage:
For
cellulite, stretch marks and varicose veins: oil the problem area,
attach the larger size
Acucups® and
massage in strait lines, up and down and sideways for about 10 minutes
(make sure that the cup is suctioned onto your skin to do this).
Repeat every day, until reaching desired results.
In
case of flu and common cold:
Acucups®
can be used to massage the back.
Before you start treatment, make sure the whole back area is oiled. Then
proceed with applying
Acucups®
below the shoulder, and start moving from top to bottom of back, then
back to top again, massaging the whole area of the back.
Used the large sizes for adults, and smaller for children.
To relieve muscle aches: use Acucups® massaging the painful muscle in long movements. Circular movements can be used on knots.
Precautions:
As
the results may be instant, please always consult with your physician
before discontinuing any medication.
Acucups®
therapy is painless and extremely effective without any side effects if
applied correctly.
However, the procedure may leave
a round bruise which can remain for up to a week (depending on the
extent of blood stagnation present).
While cupping therapy is safe, there are a few exceptions when
Acucups® should not be applied:
·
On
anyone who has a serious heart condition or who bleeds very easy
· On abdominal and sacral regions of pregnant women
·
On
skin that has any type of skin disease
·
On
a person during high fever or
convulsions
Allow 24 hours before
applying Acucups®
after a sprain or after any fall.
Acucups®
should not be applied on spine, shoulder blade area and stomach or heart
area on individuals that are very slender (including children).
Please note that Acucups® are
difficult to apply on hairy areas such as hairy backs or the head.
Acucups®
should be stored in dry place avoiding direct sunlight.
Wash
with mild soap and water, wipe dry.