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Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine where a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. The idea is to draw blood to or away from parts of your body. People get it for many reasons, such as pain and inflammation relief, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Cupping therapy is used to treat: • Blood disorders such as anemia and hemophilia • Rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia • Fertility and gynecological disorders • Skin problems such as eczema and acne • Back pain and other types of body pain • High blood pressure • Migraines • Anxiety and depression • Bronchial congestion caused by allergies and asthma • Varicose veins

The chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which trained specialists called chiropractors use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled force to a spinal joint. The goal of this procedure, also called spinal manipulation, is to improve spinal motion and the body's ability to move. Chiropractic adjustments can ease low back pain. Depending on the cause of your low back pain, you might need several sessions. Research shows that spinal manipulation works to treat certain types of lower back pain. Some studies also suggest that chiropractic adjustments may work for headaches and other spine-related conditions, such as neck pain. • Helps minimize migraines and neck-related headaches. • Improves your posture. • Reduces pain and improves range of motion of your spine and other joints. • Reduces symptoms of chronic conditions like osteoarthritis. • Treats minor neck or spine injuries, especially whiplash.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including: • Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting. • Dental pain. • Fibromyalgia. • Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines. • Labor pain. • Lower back pain. • Neck pain. • Osteoarthritis. • Menstrual cramps. • Respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis. • Tennis elbow.

Laser therapies are medical treatments that use focused light. Unlike most light sources, light from a laser (which stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is tuned to specific wavelengths. Red light therapy (RLT) is an emerging treatment that’s showing promise in treating wrinkles, redness, acne, scars and other signs of aging. • treat skin issues, like stretch marks and wrinkles • treat skin conditions, such as psoriasis, scars, and acne • reduce inflammation or edema • repair muscle tissues • promote healthy aging

Reflexology is commonly known as a holistic practice performed on the feet. The concept is that there are meridian points on the feet that correspond with various organs in the body. Reflexology can improve quality of life in several ways. This involves reducing stress and bringing balance to the body, energy, and mind. BENEFITS • Stress and relaxation • Pain management • Digestion • Eyestrain • Improved sleep

• Far infrared saunas heat the body directly rather than heating the air around your body. These rooms are often described as infrared heat therapy rooms because heating elements reflect heat in the form of light that is emitted directly onto the body. • In a far infrared sauna, about 20% of the heat goes to heating the air and the other 80% heats your body. • This radiant heat penetrates the skin more deeply than traditional saunas. BENEFITS • Better Skin • Detoxification • Heart Health • Chronic fatigue syndrome • Type 2 diabetes • Pain Relief • Stress Relief • Weight Loss