Gwyneth extols virtues of Chinese medicine

Gwyneth Paltrow has been praising the health benefits of Chinese medicine. The Daily Express may have been surprised by "cupping" but it is a commonly used procedure that can be hugely effective in relieving muscular pain, particularly on the back and shoulders.

"Cupping" involves attaching small glass cups to the skin by means of vacuum pressure. The cups are normally left in place for a few minutes and cause no pain, although they can leave slightly red, circular patches on the skin which will fade after a day or two.