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8 Proven Strategies to Combat Depression

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  Depression is becoming increasingly common, especially among teenagers, who are experiencing higher rates of panic attacks. Before diving into solutions, let’s first understand the issue. Depression is a real medical condition that impacts both the mind and body, affecting individuals mentally, physically, and emotionally. It’s more than just feeling sad — it affects overall well-being. Here’s what happens: Mental Effects Imbalance of neurotransmitters  — Chemicals like serotonin, and dopamine, which regulate mood, and stress hormones, may become imbalanced. Increased stress hormones  — The body produces more cortisol (the stress hormone), which can contribute to anxiety, fatigue, and inflammation. Physical Symptoms Fatigue and low energy  — You might feel exhausted even after resting. Sleep disturbances  — Insomnia (trouble sleeping) or hypersomnia (sleeping too much) are common. Appetite changes  — Some people overeat for comfort, while others lose thei...

Does Hijama Cupping Therapy Heal the Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis)?

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  Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common orthopedic problems. Photo by  Alina Prokudina  on  Unsplash Plantar fasciitis is a pain and inflammation in the bottom of the heel at the point where the thin band of tissues called the plantar fascia connects the heel bone to the front of the foot. The band of tissues called the plantar fascia goes through a lot of wear and tear in our daily routine. A rough routine or too much pressure on the bottom of the foot damages the tissues, as a result, the plantar fascia becomes inflamed and the inflammation causes stabbing pain that worsens as an individual takes the first few steps in the morning. As an individual gets up and moves around, the pain decreases eventually, but it returns after standing too long or when you stand up after a while. Structure of the Foot A human foot has 28 bones, 33 joints and around 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. The plantar fascia connects the heel bone to the toes. It supports the arch of...

Common Questions Asked About Hijama Cupping Therapy!

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  There are several common questions that most of my clients ask about Hijama Cupping Therapy, so I piled them in one place. Photo by  Hans Vivek  on  Unsplash 1- What is Hijama/ wet cupping therapy? Hijama Cupping Therapy is an alternative medicine that involves suction from a part of the body. Cups are applied to the skin to facilitate suction. The suction is like a deep tissue massage intended to mobilize the flow of blood and speed up the natural healing process. 2- Is it Sunnah-E-Rasool? Yes, Alhamdulillah Hijama cupping therapy is Sunnah-E-Rasool. On several occasions in His life, Rasool Allah performed Hijama on different parts of His body. During the night journey and ascension (Laylatu’l Isra), our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) experienced many crucial events. Amongst all the other miracles, Allah (SWT) the Exalted, ordered the angels to instruct the Prophet (PBUM) to establish Hijama cupping therapy. Angels told Rasool Allah (PBUM):  “Oh Muhammad, or...