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Preface

Part 1 Introduction and Foundations

1 Historical Background

2 What Do We Mean by“Cupping”?

2.1 Definition and Treatment Goal

2.2 Effects and Connections

2.3 Methods of Application

2.3.1 Cupping Diagnosis

2.3.2 “Dry” or “Bloodless” Cupping

2.3.3 “Wet” or “Bloody” Cupping

2.4 Basic Therapeutic Concepts of Cupping

3 The Therapeutic Conception of Dry Cupping

3.1 Dry Cupping as Segmental Therapy

3.1.1 “Head’s Zones”—Reflex Paths from Skin to Organ

3.1.2 Identifying and Eliminating the Focal Disturbance

3.2 Dry Cupping as Regulation Therapy

3.3 Dry Cupping in the Foot Reflexology Zones

3.4 The Effects of Dry Cupping on the Human Body

4 Self-regulatory Mechanisms in the Body—A Crash Course for Patients

4.1 The Harmony of the Organ Systems

4.1.1 Locomotor System

4.1.2 Digestive System

4.1.3 Respiratory System

4.1.4 Circulatory System

4.1.5 Urinary System

4.1.6 Reproductive Organs

4.1.7 Immune System

4.1.8 Sensory Organs

4.1.9 Hormonal Control System

4.1.10 Nervous System

4.2 Focal Disturbance as Regulatory Blockage in the Body

4.3 The Functional Unity of the Nervous System

4.3.1 The Cerebrospinal Nervous System

4.3.2 The Vegetative Nervous System

Part 2 Clinical Applications of Cupping Therapy

5 Preliminary Comments

6 Dry Cupping

6.1 Cupping Diagnostics

6.1.1 Fundamentals

6.1.2 Symptoms: Hyperemia and Extravasation at the Cupping Sites

6.1.3 Complex of Symptoms: Increase in Local Blood Circulation and Paleness of the Skin

6.1.4 Therapeutic Success as Diagnostic Evidence

6.1.5 Segmental Diagnosis (Head’s Zones)

6.2 Clinical Application

6.2.1 Materials and Basic Equipment

6.2.2 Cupping Technique

6.3 Individualized and Patient-Centered Application

6.3.1 Cupping Therapy on Children

6.3.2 Cupping Therapy on Elderly and Bedridden Patients

6.3.3 Exceptional Cases During Cupping and the Correct Response

6.4 The Technique of Cupping Massage

6.4.1 Cupping Technique

6.4.2 Diagnostic Hint

6.5 Indications for Dry Cupping

6.6 Contraindications for Dry Cupping

7 Wet Cupping

7.1 Technique and Clinical Advice

7.1.1 Method A

7.1.2 Method B

7.1.3 Method C—Alternative to the Scarificator

7.2 Indications for Wet Cupping

7.3 Complications and Contraindications for Wet Cupping

Part 3 Cupping Therapy of Indicated Disorders andComplaints

8 Comments on the Organization and Use of this Part

9 Disorders of the Head

9.1 Headache

9.1.1 Symptoms

9.1.2 Suggested Therapy

9.2 Migraine

9.2.1 Symptoms

9.2.2 Suggested Therapy

9.2.3 Supplemental Therapy

9.2.4 Alternating Therapy

9.3 Middle Ear Inflammation (Otitis Media)

9.3.1 Symptoms

9.3.2 Suggested Therapy

9.4 Tinnitus

9.4.1 Symptoms

9.4.2 Suggested Therapy

9.4.3 Supplemental Therapy

9.4.4 Alternating Therapy

9.5 Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)

9.5.1 Symptoms

9.5.2 Suggested Therapy

9.5.3 Supplemental Therapy

10 Respiratory Tract

10.1 Bronchial Asthma

10.1.1 Symptoms

10.1.2 Suggested Therapy

10.1.3 Supplemental Therapy

10.1.4 Alternating Therapy

10.2 Bronchial Catarrh (Bronchitis)

10.2.1 Symptoms

10.2.2 Treatment of Bronchitis

10.2.3 Supplemental Therapy

10.3 Influenza and Influenzal Disorders (Influenzal Bronchitis, Influenzal Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia)

10.3.1 Symptoms

10.3.2 Suggested Therapy

10.3.3 Supplemental Therapy

10.3.4 Prophylaxis

10.4 Sore Throat (Tonsillitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis)

10.4.1 Symptoms

10.4.2 Suggested Therapy

10.4.3 Supplemental Therapy

10.4.4 Alternating Therapy

10.5 Pneumonia

10.5.1 Symptoms

10.5.2 Suggested Therapy

10.5.3 Supplemental Therapy

10.5.4 Prophylaxis

10.6 Pleurisy

10.6.1 Symptoms

10.6.2 Suggested Therapy

10.6.3 Supplemental Therapy

11 Cardiovascular System

11.1 Coronary Heart Disease (Angina Pectoris)

11.1.1 Symptoms

11.1.2 Suggested Therapy

11.1.3 Supplemental Therapy

11.2 Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

11.2.1 Symptoms

11.2.2 Suggested Therapy

11.2.3 Supplemental Therapy

11.2.4 Alternating Therapy

11.3 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

11.3.1 Symptoms

11.3.2 Suggested Therapy

11.3.3 Supplemental Therapy

11.3.4 Alternating Therapy

12 Digestive Organs

12.1 Gastric Catarrh (Gastritis)

12.1.1 Symptoms

12.1.2 Suggested Therapy

12.1.3 Supplemental Therapy

12.1.4 Alternating Therapy

12.2 Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis

12.2.1 Symptoms

12.2.2 Suggested Therapy

12.2.3 Supplemental Therapy

12.2.4 Alternating Therapy

12.3 Liver Disorders

12.3.1 Symptoms

12.3.2 Suggested Therapy

12.3.3 Supplemental Therapy

12.3.4 Alternating Therapy

12.4 Disorders of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts

12.4.1 Symptoms

12.4.2 Suggested Therapy

12.4.3 Supplemental Therapy

12.4.4 Alternating Therapy

12.5 Intestinal Disorders

12.5.1 Symptoms

12.5.2 Suggested Therapy

12.5.3 Supplemental Therapy

12.5.4 Alternating Therapy

12.6 Constipation (Obstipation)

12.6.1 Symptoms

12.6.2 Suggested Therapy

12.6.3 Supplemental Therapy

12.6.4 Alternating Therapy

13 Locomotor System

13.1 Rheumatic Disorders

13.1.1 Symptoms

13.1.2 Suggested Therapy

13.1.3 Supplemental Therapy

13.1.4 Alternating Therapy

13.2 Spondylitis

13.2.1 Symptoms

13.2.2 Suggested Therapy

13.2.3 Supplemental Therapy

13.2.4 Alternating Therapy

13.3 Spondylosis

13.3.1 Symptoms

13.3.2 Suggested Therapy

13.3.3 Supplemental Therapy

13.3.4 Alternating Therapy

13.4 Lumbago

13.4.1 Symptoms

13.4.2 Suggested Therapy

13.4.3 Supplemental Therapy

13.4.4 Alternating Therapy

14 Reproductive Organs

14.1 Female Reproductive Organs

14.1.1 Menstrual Disorders, Inflammations of the Reproductive Organs

14.1.2 Climacteric Disorders

14.1.3 Sexual Malfunctions in Women

14.2 Male Reproductive Organs

14.2.1 Inflammation of the Prostate (Prostatitis)

14.2.2 Sexual Malfunctions in Men (Erectile Dysfunction)

15 Urinary Tracts

15.1 Inflammation of the Kidneys (Nephritis, Acuteand Chronic)

15.1.1 Symptoms

15.1.2 Suggested Therapy

15.1.3 Supplemental Therapy

15.1.4 Alternating Therapy

15.2 Inflammation of the Bladder (Cystitis)

15.2.1 Symptoms

15.2.2 Suggested Therapy

15.2.3 Supplemental Therapy

15.2.4 Alternating Therapy

16 Nervous System

16.1 Inflammation of the Nerves (Neuritis), Neuralgia (Ischialgia)

16.1.1 Symptoms

16.1.2 Suggested Therapy

16.1.3 Supplemental Therapy

16.1.4 Alternating Therapy

16.2 Disorders of the Vegetative Regulation

16.3 Vegetative Dystonia

16.3.1 Symptoms

16.3.2 Suggested Therapy

16.3.3 Supplemental Therapy

16.3.4 Alternating Therapy

16.4 Irritable Bowel Syndrome

16.4.1 Symptoms

16.4.2 Suggested Therapy

16.4.3 Supplemental Therapy

16.5 Burn-out Syndrome

16.5.1 Symptoms

16.5.2 Suggested Therapy

16.5.3 Supplemental Therapy

17 Venous Disorders

17.1 Varicose Veins (Varices)

17.1.1 Symptoms

17.1.2 Suggested Therapy

17.1.3 Supplemental Therapy

18 Obesity (Adipositas, Overweight)

18.1 General Remarks

18.2 Suggested Therapy

18.3 Supplemental Therapy

19 Cellulitis (Adipositas Circumscripta Oedematosa); Cellulite (Dermopanniculosis Deformans)

19.1 General Remarks

19.2 Suggested Therapy

19.3 Supplemental Therapy

20 Weather Sensitivity and Weather-Triggered Symptoms and Complaints

20.1 Note

20.2 Symptoms

20.3 Suggested Therapy

20.3.1 Homeopathy

20.3.2 Phytotherapy

20.3.3 General Measures

20.3.4 Dietetics

Part 4 Cupping Therapy in Conventional WesternMedicine

21 Cupping as Supportive Therapy within Conventional Western Medicine

21.1 Integrating Conventional Western Medicine and Naturopathic Healing Methods–A Possibility?

21.2 How are the Terms“Disease” and“Health” Defined within Both of These Disciplines?

21.3 Why is Cupping Therapy Once Again Indicated in Modern Scientific Medicine at this Particular Time?

21.4 Applications of Cupping Therapy in Conventional Medicine

21.4.1 Acute Diseases

21.4.2 Chronic Diseases

21.5 Attempting an Evaluation

Part 5 Appendix

22 Myths and Facts

22.1 Myth # 1

22.2 Myth # 2

22.3 Myth # 3

22.4 Myth # 4

23 Conclusion

24 Figure Credits

25 Bibliography

Index