Rashidat Oladele
Claim: Ancient lymphatic tapping can cure heart blockage
An Instagram video shared by @we.are.freethinkers is attributed to master @master-chunyilin, the instructor in the video, who says that the cupping exercise he is performing has rescued thousands of people from heart blockages and has healed thousands of individuals. He gave thanks to traditional Chinese medicine.
The video captions reads”Tapping,also known as lymphatic drainage, involves rhythmic and gentle tapping on specific areas of the body to stimulate the lymphatic systems.This technique aims to enhance lymph flow,promoting detoxification and immune system function advocates suggest it may reduce swelling,boost energy and support over all wellbeing.
The video has since gathered 110,000views;231,000likes;262,000share;and 879 comments
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C42vvrAOPkJ/?igsh=MWd2b3FlcGg0dG54aw==
NatureNews, Africa’s foremost news publications which is dedicated to providing accurate insights to stop the spread of fake news particularly among users of social media, subjected the claim to fact checking.
Findings: Using the Google search tool in conducting this research, NatureFact, the fact checking unit of NatureNews, accessed a few papers and studies.
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-lymph-drainage-massage
Your tissues, organs, collecting ducts, and lymphatic vessels all drain excess lymph fluid that seeps into your tissues through microscopic blood vessels called capillaries. You will have excess fluid in your tissues if your lymphatic system is malfunctioning or clogged.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1094805
Exercises in activating lymphatic system on fluid overload symptoms, abnormal weight gains, and physical functions among patients with heart failure.
https://airosmedical.com/4-exercises-to-improve-lymphatic-flow-in-the-central-lymphatics/
The lymphatic system can be divided into two components: the peripheral lymphatics and the central lymphatics. The peripheral lymphatics comprise the lymphatic vessels that run throughout the body, bringing lymphatic fluid to the lymph nodes.
Verdict:False,Although lymphatic drainage massage and cupping has proven over the years to ease tension in the body for a while now there is no studies that says lymphatic tapping as claimed by the video cures hear blockage.
No ancient methods superceeds scientific breakthrough.