What body type is suitable for cupping to lose weight? ——Analysis of hot topics across the Internet
Recently, cupping for weight loss has become a hot topic on social platforms and health forums. Especially with the increase in demand for weight loss in summer, related discussions have soared by 120% in the past 10 days. This article will combine hotspot data from the entire Internet to analyze the principles, applicable physiques and precautions of cupping for weight loss, and attach structured data for reference.
1. The principles and hot spots of cupping for weight loss

According to Baidu Index and Weibo topic statistics, the three core principles of cupping for weight loss have received the most attention:
| Principle | Discussion proportion | Hot search platform |
|---|---|---|
| Promote local blood circulation | 45% | Xiaohongshu/Douyin |
| Stimulate acupoints to accelerate metabolism | 32% | Zhihu/Bilibili |
| Regulate endocrine balance | 23% | WeChat public account |
2. Analysis of the 4 types of physical constitutions suitable for cupping to lose weight
Combining the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and recent interviews with experts from tertiary hospitals, the effect is more significant for the following physical groups:
| Constitution type | Characteristic expression | fit index |
|---|---|---|
| Phlegm-damp constitution | Obesity, thick and greasy tongue coating | ★★★★★ |
| Qi deficiency constitution | Easily fatigued and weak muscles | ★★★☆☆ |
| Damp and hot constitution | Oily face and constipation | ★★★★☆ |
| blood stasis constitution | Dull skin and dysmenorrhea | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Comparison of recent popular cases (data source: Xiaohongshu TOP50 notes)
| crowd | average weight loss | Effective cycle | rebound rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women aged 25-35 | 3.2kg/month | 2-3 weeks | 18% |
| Postpartum recovery group | 2.5kg/month | 4-5 weeks | 25% |
| menopausal women | 1.8kg/month | 6-8 weeks | 32% |
4. Expert advice and precautions
According to the latest guidance issued by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine:
1.Taboo groups: Not suitable for patients with skin allergies, severe heart disease, and pregnant women
2.best frequency: 1-2 times a week, no more than 15 minutes per session
3.Cooperation plan: Need to be combined with diet control (recently the topic "Cupping + 211 Diet" has been read 56 million times)
5. Top 3 hot topics on the Internet
1. Is it normal for purple-red marks to appear after cupping? (Douyin has a single-day search volume of 820,000 times)
2. Comparison of effects of household vacuum cupping device vs. traditional cupping
3. The synergistic effect of cupping weight loss and exercise weight loss
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from X month X to X month X, 2023. It is comprehensively collected from public data on Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu and other platforms.
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