Cupping guides
Lymphatic massage in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö: price, what you get and how to choose a therapist
Lymphatic massage with a therapist costs about the same as a regular massage, but quality varies. Here is what you should get for your money, the questions that reveal a good therapist, what applies in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and how to keep the effect between visits.
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Fluid retention in the body: causes, when to seek care and what you can do yourself
Fluid retention (oedema) is common and usually harmless: heat, sitting, salt, hormones. Sometimes it is a sign of something that needs investigation. Here are the causes, the warning signs and what you can do yourself.
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Lymphoedema: what it is, how it is treated and what you can do yourself
Lymphoedema is chronic swelling that occurs when the lymphatic system cannot remove fluid, usually after surgery or radiotherapy. Here are the symptoms, how healthcare treats it, what you can do yourself and why cupping at home is not the right tool without a therapist's guidance.
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Best lymphatic massage machine? Pressotherapy, massage gun, dry brush, cups or hands – a comparison for home use
Looking for a lymphatic massage machine for home use? Here we compare pressotherapy boots, massage guns, vibration plates, dry brushes, silicone cups and hands: what they actually do for the lymph, what they cost, which areas they reach and what suits different needs.
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Lymphatic massage and weight loss: what is true, what is water and what actually helps
Lymphatic massage does not make you burn fat, but it can remove fluid that makes you swollen and heavy. Here is the difference between weight, water and fat, what to expect on the scales and the tape measure, and how lymphatic massage fits into a routine that actually gives results.
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Lymphatic massage for the face: how to do it at home with hands or a cup, and what to expect
A puffy face in the morning, under-eye bags and a heavy jawline are often fluid that has not drained. Facial lymphatic massage fixes that in a few minutes. Here are the directions, the pressure, a five-minute routine and what is realistic to expect.
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What is lymphatic massage? How it works, effects, side effects and what to expect
Lymphatic massage is a soft, rhythmic massage that helps lymph fluid flow towards the lymph nodes. Here is what it does and does not do, how a treatment works, common side effects, what to expect before and after, and how to do it yourself at home.
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Cupping in numbers: what the research shows on pain, mobility, recovery and safety
How much support does cupping have in the research? Here are the key reviews and trials in numbers: participants, measured effects and what the researchers themselves say about the strength of the evidence. With a link to every source.
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The Curam Recovery® method: what it is, how a class works and the terms explained
Curam Recovery® is Curam's method for active recovery: cupping with silicone cups woven together with movement, breath and body awareness, in groups, online or at home. Here are the method, the formats and every term explained.
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