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Benefits of Hijama Points: 7, 8, 9, & 10.

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  Hijama   cupping therapy  is an ancient holistic practice that involves small amounts of blood through suction and incisions on the skin. Hijama has been practiced for thousands of years, with its roots tracing back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. In Islamic tradition, it holds a special significance. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommended Hijama as a beneficial treatment for various ailments, and it is mentioned in several hadiths. Hijama points, 7,8,9, and 10 are at the upper and middle back. Hijama point no. 7 is closer to the stomach area in the middle of the back, on the right side of the spinal cord. Hijama point no. 8 is closer to the stomach area in the middle of the back, on the left side of the spinal cord. Hijama point no. 9 is situated closer to the kidney in the middle of the back, right under the hijama point no. 7 Hijama point no. 10 is situated closer to the kidney in the middle of the back, under hijama point no....

In Which Conditions Hijama/Wet Cupping Therapy Should Be Avoided?

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  Hijama/wet cupping therapy has countless benefits but there are some specific conditions in which it should be avoided. Hijama cupping therapy is a traditional alternative medical treatment practiced in different cultures. The ancient Egyptians, Chinese culture, Arabic medicine, Greek medicine, and Prophetic medicine all practiced diverse types of cupping. Even though the crux of performing cupping is to alleviate the pain by increasing blood circulation and eliminating the toxins from the body. Cupping also helps to reduce pain and inflammation and increases blood flow which provides relaxation and well-being to the body. Though Hijama cupping therapy has enormous benefits, there are some specific health conditions for which it is highly recommended to avoid Hijama/wet cupping therapy. Some of the states are as under: Hijama should be avoided with a high fever. Reason: A fever is the body’s natural reaction to infections. The immune defence system of our body raises internal bod...

#Hijama#Which Therapy Is Best For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(CTS)?

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  Being a Hijamist, I witness the treatment of Carpal tunnel with Hijama Cupping therapy and a few lifestyle changes. Canva.com Carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS), also called median nerve compression, is a common problem affecting hand function by the compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow pathway with bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. The pain gets worse if not treated for a long time. It can also lead to permanent dysfunction of the hand. The median nerve plays an essential role in the hand. It starts with the neck, travels down the upper arm across the elbow, then passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist, hands and fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tunnel becomes narrowed. The tissues around tendons swell. Too much pressure on the median nerve reduces the blood supply. Anatomy of Carpal Tunnel The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is made of tendons, ligaments and bones. The Median N...