www.womanthismonth.com September 2016 64 LIFESTYLE | wellbeing Since we’re taking a look at all things luxury this month, it’s only fitting that we bring you celeb-status wellness options too. Highlighted below are a few treatments that could leave you feeling nothing short of A-list. Beware though, these are far from commonplace - with good reason! Cupping The Diva that does it – Jennifer Aniston When everybody’s favourite girl next door, Jen Aniston, steps out into the world, she’s a perfect 10. She has, however, sported How do glamour goddesses treat their wellbeing differently to us mere mortals? Behnaz Sanjana digs into what takes their fancy and unearths some shock and awe. Red Carpet Ready unsightly circular blotches on her back while under the media’s cruel glare, which she revealed were the aftermath of cupping, an ancient Chinese therapy in which suction is created on the skin. If you want to emulate the ways of Ms Aniston, head to Joz Salon and Spa. “The skin is gently drawn upwards by creating a vacuum in a cup using heat or suction over the target area of the skin. The cup stays in place for five to 15 minutes. It is believed to help treat pain, deep scar tissues in the muscles and connective tissue, muscle knots and swelling,” says a cupping expert from Joz. She goes on to say that there are two types of cupping – dry and wet – with wet cupping being more common. “Wet cupping provides a more curative-treatment approach to patient management, whereas dry cupping appeals more to a therapeutic and relaxation approach.” A bright red ring appears on the skin when the cups are removed, which explains Aniston’s marks. The discolouration left by the cups is normally from bruising, especially if the cups, while suctioned, are moved to break down muscle fibre. Treatments are not usually painful. Cupping claims to treat anaemia, arthritic joint and muscular conditions, fertility and gynaecological disorders and skin problems. It’s also said to promote general physical and psychological wellbeing. Leech Therapy The Diva that does it – Demi Moore Can you imagine what it might be like to laze about with bloodsucking leeches latched onto your skin? No? Ask Demi Moore; she’s been there, done that! But there must be good reason for the former bombshell to try her hand at this seemingly morbid health therapy. Swimming ace Michael Phelps sported large red circles on his back and shoulders, piquing the media’s attention at the Rio Olympics. Athletes say cupping eases aches and pains and helps with recovery from the physical toil of constant training and competing.
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