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Glass Fire Cups, Special Cupping with Magnets and Plastic Cupping Sets
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Fire Cup Glass Set Set of 3 contains: Small 1.5" dia., Medium 1.9" dia. Large 2.2" dia. Set of 4 contains a Small 1.5" dia., Medium 1.9" dia. Large 2.2" dia. and X-Large 2.5" dia. They have flat tops for safely storing them after cleaning and are made of thick heavy walled glass for use with traditional fire cupping techniques. Can be ordered indivdually.Individual Glass Fire Cups Small 1.5" dia. Medium 1.9" dia. Large 2.2" dia. X-Large 2.5" dia. They have flat tops for safely storing them after cleaning and are made of thick heavy walled glass for use with traditional fire cupping techniques. Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy - 2nd Edition By Ilkay Z. Chirali. Updated, 2nd Edition of the popular Cupping Therapy book. Includes DVD with videos of 11 cupping therapy methods and picture gallery. This unique reference explores all aspects of cupping - an ancient, predominantly Eastern technique in which heated cups are applied to the body for beneficial healing effects. Text describes 10 different methods of cupping. Guidelines are applied to the treatment of common medical conditions, with answers to readers' questions concerning safety and outcome. Each method is well illustrated with differentiations between cupping practice on adults and children. Paperback, 8.6" x 10.8", 268 pages. Note: This item is not returnable.

Fire Cup Set 3 pc.
Price $ 10.50

Fire Cup Set 4 pc.
Price $ 14.50

Single Glass Fire Cups
Price $ 4.75 ea.

Cupping Therapy
Book w/DVD
Price $ 84.95

12 pc. Economy Magnetic Cupping Set Affordable, break resistant plastic cupping set with magnets. Each set contains cups with smooth, air-locking valves, a pistol grip hand pump, 32” extension tube, 2 replacement valves, and an instruction manual in English. This 12 cup set includes 8 removable 800 gauss magnetic insert probes. Cup sizes include: 2.8” dia (2), 2.4” (2), 2.2” (2), 1.7” (2), 1.4” (2), and 1.0” (2).14 pc. Specialty Magnetic Cupping Set Affordable, break resistant plastic cupping set with magnets. Each set contains cups with smooth, air-locking valves, a pistol grip hand pump, 32” extension tube, 2 replacement valves, and an instruction manual in English. This 14 cup set includes 10 removable 800 gauss magnetic insert probes, 5 blue and 5 red, 12 traditional flat base cups, 2 cups with a curved base for easier use on the body’s curves and joints, and a large rectangular Gua Sha tool. Cup sizes include: 2.8” dia (4), 2.4” (6), 1.7” (1), 1.2” (1), 1.7” curved base (1), and 1.2” curved base (1).The Art of Massage Cupping DVD Volume One and Two. By Anita Shannon, LMBT. A comprehensive video that explores the topic of Massage Cupping, a modified version of cupping therapy. Massage Cupping is an effective method for bringing blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin, loosening adhesions, and releasing rigid soft tissue. Treatment can be used with traditional glass cups, micro-cups or a manual vacuum cup set. This single DVD contains both Volume One and Two of this popular video series. Volume One features a step-by-step instruction for getting started, as well as the history and theory of Massage Cupping Therapy. Volume Two features advanced techniques, with focus on specific treatment methods. 108 minutes long. Note: This item is not returnable.

12 pc. Economy
Magnetic Cupping Set
Price $ 29.95

14 pc. Specialty
Magnetic Cupping Set
Price $ 39.95

Massage Cupping DVD
Price $ 79.95

Acu-Mag Deluxe Cupping Set with Magnets This deluxe set has a total of 17 plastic cups which includes thirteen 2" dia., one 1.8" dia., one 1.5" dia., one 1.3" dia. and one 1" dia. and also has fifteen color coded ( 7 red + positive biosouth and 8 blue - negative bionorth ) magnetic probes that fit in the 2" dia. and 1.5" dia. cups. The magnetic probes are 1000 gauss strength and are spring adjustable to provide mild acu-pressure to the treatment area. This kit also contains a pistol grip hand pump and carrying case with ( b ) 10 disposable plastic cup inserts that fit the 2" dia. cups. Disposable cups may be purchased separately, see below.Hai-Chi Magnetic Cupping Set This set contains eight squeeze bulb plastic suction cups with a 2300 gauss magnet probe that contacts the body during treatment. This combines acu-pressure, biomagnetic and cupping treatment all in one. The magnets are color coded for bio-south and bio-north energy and the cup sizes are as follows. Two 0.5" dia., two 0.9" dia., two 1.1" dia., two 1.3" dia.. Pump-N-Cup - Individual Glass Suction Cups These smooth-edged glass suction cups are perfect for your cupping needs. Simply squeeze the rubber bulb to easily create suction on the desired area. Warm water or Vaseline can also be used along the cup edges to increase suction. A cool and dry place should be used for storage, to minimize the aging of the rubber bulb. Cups can be sterilized by autoclave (remove rubber bulb first), or with alcohol. Available in 2cm, 3cm, 4cm and 5cm diameter.

Acu-Mag Cupping
Set w/Magnets
Price $ 54.95
(out of stock)

Hai-Chi Magnetic Cupping Set
Price $ 49.95

Pump-N-Cup Individual Glass Suction Cups
Price $ 8.95 ea.

Glass Cupping Set This is a modern hand pump suction set that contains lightweight thin walled glass cups. Set contains fourteen glass cups with valves, eight 1.8" dia. , two 1.5" dia. , two 1.3" dia. , two 1" dia. and a straight hand pump with carrying case. Plastic 10 pc. Cupping Set This is an economical, lightweight set that has break resistant plastic cups with easy release air locking valves. Comes with the pistol grip hand pump and carrying case. Cup sizes, six 2" dia., one 1.8" dia., one 1.6" dia., one 1.3" dia. and one 1" dia. Plastic 17 pc. Cupping Set This is an economical, lightweight set that has break resistant plastic cups with easy release air locking valves. Comes with the pistol grip hand pump with a 26" extension hose and carrying case. Cup sizes, thirteen 2" dia., one 1.8" dia., one 1.6" dia., one 1.3" dia. and one 1.1" dia. The 26" extension hose can be purchased separately and only fits the plastic cupping sets.

14 pc. Glass
Cupping Set
Price $ 134.95

10 pc. Plastic
Cupping Set
Price $ 29.95

Additional Pistol
Grip Pump
Price $ 22.50

17 pc. Plastic
Cupping Set
Price $ 39.95

Additional
Extension Hose
Price $ 7.25

The Extractor A powerful micro-cup suction set commonly used for removing snake venom, bee sting, and insect bite poisons. Set may also be used for micro cupping to acupuncture points or even petechimeter testing. One hand operation - suction is created by thrusting the plunger downward. Four micro size plastic cups include: 1.0", 0.8", 0.5" x 0.8" oval, and 0.5" or 0.2" dia cups. Also includes wipes, shaving razor, band-aids, and carrying case. Plastic Cups Replacement cups for the Plastic cupping system. A) 2" dia. B) 1.8" dia. C) 1.6" dia. D) 1.3" dia. E) 1.0" dia. Plastic Disposable Cups These disposable plastic cup inserts fit the 2" dia. cups. Come 100 pieces per sleeve.

The Extractor
Cupping Set
Price $ 18.95

Plastic Individual Cups
Price $ 2.25 ea.

Plastic Disposable Cups
Price $ 22.50

'Cupping' Takes The Pain Away
NEW YORK, July 12, 2004

(CBS) Cupping is a form of alternative pain therapy that recently left some curious marks on actress and new mom Gwyneth Paltrow. The mystery behind the circular marks on Paltrow’s back is solved by Michael Gaeta, president of the Acupuncture Society of New York, who describes the therapy on The Early Show.

He demonstrates the cupping therapy on the back of one of his patients, who was lying on a treatment table.

“There are two forms of cupping therapy,” Gaeta tells co-anchor Harry Smith. “Cupping therapy is a treatment in which the practitioner creates suction in a cup. And then applies that cup to the body, which then draws the skin up around the cup, under the cup.”

The traditional method uses fire. Gaeta holds a cotton ball and wets it with alcohol. Then ignites the soaked cotton ball and places it in the cup.

He says, “Fire cupping uses a flame to create suction in the cup - you’ll see a flame in the cup - and then, we’ll apply the cup to the body.”

The skin gets sucked up and rises under the cup as blood rushes up.

“Cupping brings fresh blood to the area, Gaeta says. “So it tends to improve circulation. It also helps open up the chest and benefit the lungs and can even benefit menstrual problems and digestive problems, too. Most commonly, it’s used for aches and pains of various types as well as respiratory problems, cough, wheezing, things like that.”

“It feels a bit strange,” the patient says. “Definitely doesn’t hurt. It just feels like someone’s pulling at your skin.”

Gaeta notes, “Cupping therapy is usually used as part of acupuncture or body work treatment. It’s been part of Chinese medicine for over 2,500 years. Originally, animal horn was the original cup. The horn method is the original thing. Later on brass, ceramic, bamboo cups were used.”

It looks like something out of medieval alchemy, but Gaeta says, it is just an alternate method of treatment.

He adds, “Fire cupping is the traditional, most effective method. Some practitioners choose to use the suction cup method, where you pump up the suction cup and that’s it. Same kind of thing - just doesn’t use flame.”

There are very few conditions in which cupping should not be used, such as high fever, skin disease or tendency to bleed easily.

Each cupping session last about 10 to 15 minutes and it can be repeated, once the marks are cleared, until the problem is resolved, Gaeta says. To get a treatment, he says, seek a licensed acupuncturist.