Why Is Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps Covered with Red or Purple Circle Blotches? Cupping

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Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps practices cupping, an ancient Chinese therapy that uses suction to help circulate blood and relieve muscle tension.

Cupping Therapy is an – method of suctioning skin with clear plastic cups that is purported — according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) — to dispel stagnation of blood and lymph, thereby improving qi flow.

Scientific evidence supporting cupping is weak or non-existent.




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