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How To Manage Fine Lines & Wrinkles With Face Cupping?

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 Studies have shown that regular face cupping can reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Facial cupping is a traditional therapy that uses tiny suction cups to stimulate the skin and underlying tissues. It is believed to improve circulation, boost collagen production, and promote lymphatic drainage, which helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Causes Of Fine Lines & Wrinkles Fine lines and wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but several factors can contribute to their formation. Aging Sun exposure Repeated facial expressions Environmental factors like pollution Smoking Poor dietary habits Lack of sleep Depression and stress Genetics Hormonal changes Dehydration Loss of fat in the face as a result of any crash diet How Face Cupping Aids The Reduction Of Wrinkles 1. Improved Circulation:  When the suction cups are applied to the skin, they create a vacuum effect, pulling the skin upwards. This movement increases blood flow to the treated areas. The enhanced circulation brings more...

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...