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.

                                                                                                                              

Acucups® should be placed on the meridian points as described in the chart enclosed with each set and should be applied on all points, symmetrically on both sides of body.

 

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:

 

Acucups® are great for deep tissue massage and will leave anyone feeling rejuvenated!

                                                                                                             

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). Use strong suction to loosen adhesions and for better circulation, lighter suction for drainage.

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.