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 moreLymphatic 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.
Learn moreLymphatic 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.
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 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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