Expert highlights winter health benefits of cupping therapy

Doha, Qatar: Cupping therapy continues to gain attention as a complementary medical practice, particularly during the winter season when many people e...

Doha, Qatar: Cupping therapy continues to gain attention as a complementary medical practice, particularly during the winter season when many people experience a rise in respiratory and immune-related illnesses.

Speaking on this topic, Dr. Maysoun Al-Abbadi, a cupping therapy specialist and a member of the Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Research Network Group at Qatar University, highlighted the medical benefits of cupping in winter and clarified common misconceptions surrounding its use.

Speaking to Al Rayyan TV recently, Dr. Al-Abbadi explained that many people prefer cupping therapy during winter due to the nature of seasonal illnesses that become more prevalent at this time of year.

Cold weather is often associated with an increase in colds, coughs, chest allergies, and immune-related conditions.

In addition, winter social habits, such as outdoor gatherings around firewood or in sandy environments, can aggravate respiratory sensitivities and allergic reactions, particularly among children and adults with asthma or weak immunity.