The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action

doi:10.1016/J.JTCME.2018.03.003

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The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action

Published Apr 30, 2018 · A. Al-Bedah, Ibrahim S. Elsubai, N. A. Qureshi

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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Cupping therapy's effects are multifaceted, with no single theory fully explaining its therapeutic effects.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action

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