A cocooning moment, a moment of softness, a moment "just for you". These are the slogans that are usually found in centers that offer massages. But what if massage was much more than a moment "for oneself", and what if it was also a tool for curative therapeutic support?

In order to benefit from a complete and global accompaniment of our person, taking care of our body is a priority as important as taking care of your plate or its oral hygiene.

In naturopathy, manual techniques, such as massage, allow a better circulation of blood and lymph. Of course, manual therapies, the deeper they are, the more they dislodge the toxins present in the body. This allows a drainage and a better toxic elimination by the various emunctories (eliminatory organs). Let's insist then on the importance of the quality of a draining massage for a positive contribution to our health practices.

Although massage is often seen - mistakenly - only as a tool for relaxation and well-being, it is much more complex and therapeutic than that. Indeed, the cells of our organism bathed in intra and intercellular liquids must constantly be put in movement. Therefore, manual practices - whatever they may be - all have their place in a naturopathic support.

Do you know about suction cups?

To go even further, let's go back to an ancient knowledge in ancient Egypt, at a time when we discover the use of a rather peculiar technique: Cupping. We are then at a period dating from -1500 BC. As an old tradition, cupping has been used by multiple generations to treat ailments throughout the ages. Today, this method has evolved but the basic rules have remained the same. And yes..., a method that works with efficiency and convincing results is preserved through the centuries!

In ancient times, suction cups were made of natural materials such as animal horns. It was used to suck out the pus and blood of men. Time and periods have allowed an evolution in the learning and handling of tools. Nowadays, glass or plastic suction cups are used. Depending on the practitioner's experience, or simply his preference, he will choose one or the other for his practice.

The cupping massage

The treatment by the suction cups allows a complete work on the mechanical aspect of the massage by working on the circulation of the liquids but also on the energetic aspect by releasing the energetic stases and thus the blockings.

The physical action of cupping massage is noticed by:

• A deep and powerful analgesic action: Back pain can easily be relieved with this method.
• Muscular relaxation: For curative relaxation after intense physical and sporting activity or for more serious pathologies such as fibromyalgia, for example.
• A trauma action with a fast recovery in case of muscular injuries and a lower risk of recurrence.

The energetic action of cupping massage is noticed by:

• A better energetic circulation of the Qi.
• Better blood circulation.
• A deep action on the different acupuncture points to allow the lifting of stases or blockages.

Finally, let yourself be carried away by the magic of manual techniques because a therapeutic touch brings a lot of healing, both in the material and in the emotional and mental body. Whether it is draining, lymphatic, energetic, magnetic or simply mechanical, the body will be put back into motion to bring an additional frame to the hygiene of life.