According to Daphane Stidham, "Cupping" Treatment Provides Benefits

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 19, 2013

Daphane Stidham is a holistic health coach who provides mind-body solutions for her clients. Stidham is reflecting on the rising popularity of the "cupping" trend, which has become a favorite among celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, and Kelly Osbourne. Stidham is issuing a statement on a new article that explains the benefits of the unusual healing method.

Cupping therapy has existed for thousands of years, but has recently become the go-to treatment for Hollywood's elite. This form of alternative care is believed to relieve aches and pains, while increasing circulation. Those who practice the technique feel that it can increase the movement of the body's energy. During a cupping session, specially crafted glasses are cleaned with alcohol. The inside of the orb is then lit with a flame and placed on the skin; the heat from the flame creations suction. The client does not get burned by the flame; instead they simply feel a warm sensation and a slight tugging on their skin.

When the procedure was developed more than 3,000 years ago, it relied on horns, bamboo, and gourds. Now cups are made of manmade materials such as rubber. Sonia Morton of the International Cupping Therapy Association explains the theory behind the practice stating, "The general idea is negative pressure, rather than tissue compression. The suction lifts the connective tissue, breaks up and drains stagnation while increasing blood and lymph flow to skin and muscles in ways not possible using compression. It's great for pain, repetitive strains, inflammation, toxicity, digestive problems, and many other issues."

Daphane Stidham reflects on the technique stating, "This is an excellent alternative for those who are relying on over-the-counter medication in order to relieve pain. It is natural, healthy, and is proven to be effective. Whenever possible, it is always best to search for a holistic approach to a physical ailment. These methods are much better for the human body in the long run."

There are several types of cupping, including "wet" cupping. Using this strategy, a practitioner lightly pricks the skin with a needle and then places the cup on the skin. Blood gets released into the cup, thus relieving pressure. Some smaller orbs are even safe for use on the face. The side effects of the treatment are almost non-existent, except for slight red marks that last for a few hours after the session is complete.

Morton explains, "There is no trauma, no broken capillaries. It's from the toxins that come to the surface. The worse the toxicity in a certain area, or the older an injury, the longer the marks will be apparent."

Daphane Stidham encourages individuals of all ages to seek out holistic healing methods in order to enjoy long-lasting benefits with minimal side effects.

ABOUT:

Daphane Stidham is a holistic health coach who works in North Carolina. She aims to offer personal service that provides long-lasting results for her clients. Stidham provides individual coaching, helping her clients develop a health mind-body connection, while building a better version of their own self. She trains the people she works with to look at life through a holistic lens, thus allowing them to find a renewed sense of energy in their mind, their body, and their spirit.