According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, both cupping and acupuncture promote “Qi” by drawing energy and promoting blood flow to the area of the body experiencing inflammation or poor lymph and blood circulation. According to TMC, Qi is the life energy that flows through the body in energy pathways, so-called meridians. When Qi flows freely, we are in good health. If this Qi becomes blocked or stagnated, problems can arise and we experience symptoms.