After ng chikahan namin sa isang coffee shop the other day (I’m with my sis Millette, brother Evan who is here in Iligan for a business trip and niece Tweetums), ay nagkayayaan kaming magpa-body massage. 
This is my second time na nagpa-body massage with Ventosa or Cupping therapy at ang saraaaaaaap! Pakiramdam ko may sampung Dracula ang nasa likod ko at may sinisipsip na mga anu-ano sa likod ko. Hehe!
Dati yung combi na Swedish, Thai and Shiatsu lang ang ina-avail ko na masahe. Pero mula nung sinubukan ko yung Ventosa or Cupping therapy…hanep! parang gusto kong gawin monthly ang pagpapahigop at pagpapalagay ng higanteng chikinini sa likod.
Yup! sa likod lang pwede gawin ang suction dahil kung gagawin ang cupping na ‘to sa harap o sa dibdib – pucha! baka may gatas na lumabas! Hahaha!
Aktwali hinihigop ng Ventosa ang mga lamig-lamig sa katawan mo at siempre may kasamang body massage din kaya pagkatapos ng session, talaga naman ang gaan-gaan ng feeling mo.
Ano nga ba ang Ventosa or Cupping therapy? According to the web articles that I have read:
“Ventosa or Cupping therapy is one of the ancient way therapies. Warmed glass are used to suction out toxins or what they call in Tagalog “lamig” and helps in improving blood circulation.”
“Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of causing local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localized healing takes place.
Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, help activate and clear the veins, arteries and capillaries, activate the skin, clear stretch marks and improve varicose veins. Cupping is the best deep tissue massage available. Cupping, the technique, is very useful and very safe and can be easily learned and incorporated into your family health practices.”
