You've seen the bruises, but, really, what is cupping therapy, anyway? In the latest episode of 'What the Wellness', we try out the TCM practice. What is cupping therapy? ‘What the ...

You may have seen celebrities and professional athletes with circular marks on their backs that come from the practice of cupping. While this form of complementary medicine has gained popularity in ...

Cupping therapy uses suction to draw fluids into the skin and may help reduce pain and relax muscles. Cupping is generally safe but can cause redness and skin discoloration that resolves in a few days ...

Every once in a while, a celebrity or athlete takes to social media to share a photo of themself covered in perfectly round, dark purple bruises. The marks — seen recently on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson ...

Sophomore Boris Yang is one of the Penn swimmers who has used cupping therapy to improve performance in the pool. Credit: Son Nguyen During the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, American swimming ...

Cupping therapy uses suction cups to relieve muscle pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. Cupping therapy tends to cost around $30 to $80 per session and may be covered by insurance. Side effects of ...

His back and shoulders were covered in perfectly round purple bruises, a few inches in diameter. His back and shoulders were covered in perfectly round purple bruises, a few inches in diameter. The ...

Practices like acupuncture that have their roots in traditional Chinese medicine are still very popular to date [Courtesy] Every day we learn about ancient medicinal practices that have been revived.

It all started when Gwyneth Paltrow showed up to the 2004 premiere of Anchorman with what looked like circular bruising on her back. But what GP was really baring on her shoulders were the tell-tale ...

It's not everyday you can declare that you've been cupped. As a spa service, it's not initially zen-inducing as it comes with odd sounds (you didn't know your body could produce) along with the ...

Swimmer Michael Phelps has been grabbing headlines not just for the Olympic medals he’s won in Rio de Janeiro. He’s also attracting attention for the circular bruises he and other athletes have ...

Turns out, a lot of the value of the practice has to do with blood distribution. "Cupping utilizes a flame, which goes inside of a glass cup, which creates a vacuum on the inside, and that goes ...