Results for “cupping”
The Healing Power of Cupping
The practice of cupping was conceived during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) in China, though ancient medical transcriptions suggest its existence in Egypt as well.
Water Is Therapy at the Lake Austin Spa Resort
Water is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Texas, but it’s the incredibly relaxing/invigorating constant at the Lake Austin Spa Resort, which sits on an especially beautiful bend in the Colorado River about 40 minutes outside Austin.
The Secret Sauce to Opening the Intuition
Not your run-of-the-mill intuitive, certified herbalist Deganit Nuur uses acupuncture, essential oils, and cupping to open the meridians before every reading, which means that sessions are restorative on multiple levels (and also that her NYC practice takes insurance). Her readings are spot-on—and you might not see it coming. Nuur’s personality is so easygoing and bubbly, it at first feels like you’re settling in for a light chat.
Michael Phelps Takes a Page From the GP Playbook
We at goop have been into cupping since—well, before Michael Phelps won his first gold medal. Of course, people all over the world have been using it to treat pain and improve blood flow for literally thousands of years—perhaps before the first Olympics was ever held.
#iwilltryanythingatthispoint
When GP was on day five of the flu last month, she reached that familiar breaking point when you’re willing to try just about anything (including your grandmother’s mysterious “tea”). GP turned on the infrared sauna and took to Instagram—and the comments were quickly lit up with suggestions. (Turns out oregano oil is popular.) As we head straight into the heart of flu season, we thought we’d share some of the genius suggestions.
The Body Doesn’t Lie
Vlachonis (an osteopath that I have the incredible good fortune to work with in London) has been instrumental in getting me to understand the importance of the mind body connection. A true healer, Vicky is one of a few very special practitioners who have taught me to take a more holistic approach, an approach which inextricably links our emotional state to our physical health. Below you will find her theory and some very practical, useful tips.