How long after gua sha or cupping can you eat seafood?
Disease description:
I just found a new seafood buffet I'd like to try, but I recently had gua sha and cupping therapy, so I'm hesitant to eat seafood. May I ask how long I should wait after gua sha and cupping before eating seafood?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
You can eat seafood one week after gua sha. It's best not to eat seafood immediately after the treatment, because your body tends to be weakened following gua sha, and seafood is considered a "cold" food in nature, which may be harmful to the body at this time—so it should be avoided. Additionally, avoid bathing within 8 hours after gua sha, as the skin cells remain open afterward; bathing could allow dampness to enter the body easily, counteracting the treatment's benefits. Also, avoid exposure to wind or air conditioning on the same day.
