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A form of alternative medicine that dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures, cupping therapy is the process of creating suction to mobilize blood flow and promote healing. The British Cupping Society is a main proponent of the therapy and argues that it can treat skin problems, high blood pressure, and blood disorders like anemia. However, many health care societies are unsure of this age-old treatment's benefits. "Reports of successful treatment with cupping are mainly anecdotal rather than from research studies," said the American Cancer Society.