The Effects of Wet Cupping Therapy on the Blood Levels of Some Heavy Metals: A Pilot Study
Author(s) -
Nafisa Khamis Umar,
Sherali Tursunbadalov,
Serdar Surgun,
Menizibeya O. Welcome,
Şenol Dane
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of acupuncture and meridian studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.374
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 2093-8152
pISSN - 2005-2901
DOI - 10.1016/j.jams.2018.06.005
Subject(s) - cupping therapy , cadmium , medicine , heavy metals , venous blood , zinc , excretory system , chelation therapy , zoology , chemistry , pathology , environmental chemistry , biology , alternative medicine , organic chemistry , thalassemia , acupuncture
Heavy metals have been recognized as toxins for centuries. Cupping therapy has been shown to aid in the excretion of accumulated fluids and toxins from the interstitial fluid. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of wet cupping therapy on blood levels of heavy metals.
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