Cupping guides
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.
Learn moreLymphoedema: 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.
Learn moreWhat 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.
Learn moreDry brushing or cupping? Differences for lymph, skin and cellulite
Dry brushing works on the skin surface, cupping lifts the layers beneath. Both are used for lymph flow and skin texture but give different results. Here is the comparison and a routine where brush and cup share the job.
Learn moreLook after your lymphatic health with cupping
The lymphatic system clears waste and reduces swelling but has no pump of its own. Here is why it needs support, how to stimulate it with cups and which cup suits which need.
Learn moreSwollen legs and feet: tips that can help, and Kjell's story
Movement, legs raised and gentle lymphatic massage are the most common self-care tips for swollen legs. Here is a ten-minute routine with cups, and Kjell's story.
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