Breathe Easier with Facial Cupping

            One of the world’s oldest natural therapies, cupping can be applied to the face to help you breathe easier. Cupping can open breathing pathways to help with a variety of respiratory challenges. Facial cupping is especially helpful in clearing the fine air particles that can clog sinuses.

            Receive facial cupping therapy if any of these affect your breathing or cause you sinus congestion:

• Frequent colds with nasal symptoms
• Sinus problems 
•  Seasonal Allergies and pollen 
•  Air Pollution and toxins such as paint, fuel exhaust 
• Irritants like dust 
•  Agriculture-derived particulates such as pesticides, dust, fertilizers

Facial cupping for clearer sinuses and better breathing

What is facial cupping?

            Facial cupping is cupping therapy applied directly to the face. Cupping therapy is a natural healing therapy that dates back thousands of years. Every culture around the world has engaged in some form of cupping.

            Cupping involves the placement of a cup (or hollowed object) onto the skin, with a vacuum to draw skin and tissue up into the cup. The vacuum, or negative pressure, draws underlying tissues outward. This moves stagnant fluids, bringing fresh oxygen and blood to organs and tissues. Lymph flow and circulation are enhanced. Soft tissue restrictions and adhered tissues (“knots”) loosen and relax. Organs and underlying structures are able to move more freely.

            Cupping can be done on any part of the body, applied directly to the skin.

How does facial cupping work?

            When facial cupping, the cupping therapist applies cups over the nasal and sinus areas. Cups are gently and evenly applied across an area. Unlike cupping on other areas of the body, facial cupping may be applied more gently and with small, frequent applications. Facial cups are also much smaller than cups used on other body parts.

            Sinuses and nasal passages sit close to the skin. Therefore, the cupping therapist does not need to apply much suction to achieve great results. While receiving cupping, clients often describe the immediate feeling of open sinuses and deeper breathing.

            If your nasal and sinus passages are clogged with toxins or particles, you may experience extra mucus production after your cupping session. You may cough or spit frequently for a few hours after the treatment. This is good! Your body is trying to clear out the trapped airways so it can function better, so you can breathe easier!

            Cupping therapy can be intensely therapeutic. To feel your best before and after your facial cupping therapy, drink plenty of pure water. The day of your treatment, avoid smog or air that may induce respiratory distress.

            Sinus troubles? Nasal congestion? Get facial cupping therapy and Breathe Easy!

by Nina Dropcho