RE: Natural Healing: Blood Letting

I'm not sure normal cupping and bloodletting are exactly the same thing, although the general concept is the same, but with cupping the blood doesn't exit the skin....and there is also blood cupping, which is probably the same as bloodletting. I have a cupping gadget that I bought for $20 and I do it on myself about 2-3 times a month. I don't need a scientific study because the results are SOOOOO obvious if you have severe tightness and find the right point at the right time. For my the top and back of my shoulders and the outside corner of my shoulder blades almost always leaves me feeling noticeably better. If you were to feel my back beforehand and afterwards, you'd notice the difference. Other points, it depends on the day for me.

Cupping doesn't hurt at all unless you cup too hard and then the skin can be slightly damaged, or you can develop a blister. They are not fun but not any more dangerous than a scratch. I think the only time cupping can be dangerous is when its done near a vital artery, or maybe on a pregnant women or someone with serious blood pressure or heart issues, though I'm not an expert. It feels awkward the first 2-3 times but after that it's easy.

I've tried blood cupping before and it was intense and very unpleasant. BUT it did make me even more sure that it works because of the color and texture of the blood that came out of problem points was obviously different.

Still if there is severe imbalance in the body (dislocated bones or spinal issues), healthy habits must be maintained otherwise the results will fade very quickly.

I don't recommend blood cupping unless you trust the practitioner and know it's a very clean place.