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The Quint: Michael Phelps Uses it, Reflexology & Cupping Gaining Popularity

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Channel: The Quint · 2017 · News & Politics

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Last year, it wasn't just Michael Phelps' big win in the Rio Olympics that had people talking about the U.S. swimming star. It was also the dark purple circles on his shoulders. Phelps, who won the 19th Olympic gold medal of his career in Rio and helped the U.S. men's team to victory in the 4x100 meters freestyle relay, is one of a number of Olympic athletes practicing "cupping," an ancient Chinese healing practice.

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