What Are Those Purple Marks On Olympic Athletes?

Last night as Michael Phelps won his 19th gold medal in the 4 x 100 freestyle relay, many wondered: what are those purple dots on his arms and back? The marks, spotted on a number of Olympians, are the result of the holistic healing technique of cupping.

• 2016-08-08T18:17:15+00:00
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