This new edition explores and describes techniques of cupping in the context of TCM theory. It provides a clear and detailed set of practical guidelines to applying this technique for various common conditions, and looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action. This new edition includes new scientific research on cupping therapy and the effect on the immune system as well as new material on muscular pain, stress management and cupping therapy and sports medicine. A dedicated website complements the text with video clips showing the eleven methods of cupping therapy.
Chapter 1 Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy
Chapter 2 Cupping?s folk heritage, Bruce Bentley
Chapter 3.1Cupping in Buddhist Medicine, Pedro Pavia
Chapter 3.2Cupping in Thailand?s Traditional Lanna Medicine, Kei Ngu
Chapter 4 Benefits of Cupping Therapy
Chapter 5 Preparing the patient for cupping treatment
Chapter 6 Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies
Chapter 7 The Cupping Procedure
Chapter 8 What to Expect During and After Cupping Therapy
Chapter 9 Twelve Methods of Cupping Therapy
Chapter 10 Cupping Therapy on Children and Adults
Chapter 11 Cosmetic Cupping Therapy
Chapter 12 Cupping Therapy in the Treatment of Common Disorders
Chapter 13 Treating Miscellaneous Disorders with Cupping Therapy
Chapter 14 Sports Injuries
Chapter 15 Myofascial Trigger Points Cupping Therapy
Chapter 16 Cupping Therapy Evidence-Based Research Ilkay Chirali,
Roz Gibbs, Mark Bovey, Hossam Metwally, Hujian Cao and team
Chapter 17 Part 1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)/Part 2 Precautions and Contraindications