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How to have a safe and healthy Holi: Actionable tips and precautions by Holistic Buddha

For many of us, Holi is the ultimate festival: Holi can be inclusive; young kids are not afraid of colours like they may be of crackers, and the whole family along with extended friends can get in on the age-old custom of putting colours on each other. The tradition of meeting other family members after …

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Why cupping therapy is so popular among celebs and athletes — and whether it’s right for you

If you watched the Olympics or even a red carpet event recently, you might be wondering why some athletes and celebrities are donning giant reddish-purple bruises on their backs.  Those bruises are side effects of a type of sports therapy called “cupping.” To figure out what cupping therapy really does, we spoke to two sports …

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Magnetic Cupping

High frequency magnets can be used straight on the affected area. They come in two different colors: Red is to tonify (increase the qi) and Blue is to Sedate (decrease the qi). As they are high power magnets the results are immediately seen. Can be applied on the body for 10-15mins. Can be used as …

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Lymphatic Massage

This ancient form of alternative medicine treats a variety of conditions with minimal discomfort. The technique involves placing several cups on various parts of the body to create suction. It draws inflammation out of the tissues which allows for increased blood supply to the muscles, while at the same time; it allows toxins to be …

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Electronic Cupping

Helps in stimulating stiff muscles. Moving the stagnant qi in the affected area. Its similar like stimulator acupuncture, goes to deep tissue level.

Ice Cupping

Used to freeze tissues and cells in the affected area.Used for weight loss, freezing the cellulites.Can be used as anesthesia. (makes the area Numb)One can use different therapeutic ice i.e. Haldi,Hing and Black pepper,Tulsi Ark,Ginger Ark,Etc. Haldi water ice for low/weak metabolism and any joint pain. Tulsi ark/ras/juice for immunity. Ginger ark/ras/juice for respiratory system …

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Bamboo Cupping Therapy

Practitioners of fire cupping heat the air inside the bamboo cup. The cup is then appliedto the skin, causing a vacuum to form inside it.The suction of the bamboo cup is stronger.More likely used during summers, because bamboo’s nature is absorption of heat.Cannot be used on kids below the age of 12 and on people …

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Fire & Glass Cupping

Fire cupping is a therapeutic activity that originates in eastern alternative medicine. Practitioners of fire cupping heat the air inside a glass bowl or cup. The cup is then applied to the skin, causing a vacuum to form inside it. Although there is no conclusive evidence of its efficacy, proponents of cupping claim that it …

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Facial Cupping (Cosmetic)

Facial cupping is very useful for anti-aging, wrinkles, fine lines, sinus, Migraine, Reducing cellulites neck line double chin, Physiological problems, mental stress, pigmentation, Dark circles, face tightening and up lifting. Helps improve blood circulation and regeneration of fresh cells. Helps simulates organs and regenerates collagen on the face. Cupping is an alternative therapy that uses …

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wet (Hijama) Cupping Therapy

Al Hijama Cupping Overview Mohammed Cupping or Al Hijama is a known medical treatment in Islam. Its name came from the root word Al-haj, which literally means “sucking.”Al-Hajjama is the name that is used to refer to the person performing this treatment, while Hijjama is what the profession is called. According to the Quran, the …

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