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What to Drink Before & After Hijama

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  Proper hydration around Hijama is crucial for supporting the body’s healing processes and preventing side effects like fatigue. Photo by Kobby Mendez on  Unsplash Let’s discuss drink choices before and after Hijama, based on traditional Islamic medicine (Tibb), modern physiological understanding, and practitioner consensus. Hydration is Key The therapy involves the removal of a small amount of “static” blood. Being well-hydrated ensures your blood volume is adequate and your blood isn’t too viscous, making the process smoother and more effective. BEFORE Hijama (24–48 Hours Prior) Best Drink Choices: 1. Plain, Room-Temperature Water: The absolute best. Sip consistently throughout the days before your session. Aim for 2–3 litres. 2. Electrolyte-Infused Water (Natural): Add a pinch of high-quality sea salt and a slice of lemon to your water. This helps with fluid retention and cellular hydration. 3. Herbal Teas (Mild & Non-Diuretic): Ginger Tea: Warming, promotes c...

How To Take Care Of Your Skin After Hijama Cupping Therapy?

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  Taking proper care of your skin after Hijama cupping therapy prevents infections, redness, soreness and bleeding. Hijama Cupping Therapy is an alternative medical therapy that involves suction. Cups are applied to the skin to facilitate suction. The suction is like a deep tissue massage intended to mobilize the blood flow and speed up the natural healing procedure. It is necessary to educate the client about the skin's sensitivity after the Hijama is done. How Does Hijama Cupping Leave Marks? When a negative pressure is drawn in the cup through a suction gun, the  suction pulls the skin up, and as a result, tiny blood vessels and capillaries on the upper part of the skin break. This is why the area around the cup starts changing colour. This process is called ecchymosis or discolouration of the skin. This process causes discoloration by producing chemicals, known as inflammatory mediators and by forming tiny blood clots under the skin. When the gap between the layers of the ...

Varicose Veins & Hijama Cupping Therapy

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Varicose veins are a net of bluish, purplish, twisted or enlarged veins. Any twisted vein that is close to the skin’s surface can be varicose. For some people, varicose veins are not considered a medical emergency, so treatment might not be necessary for them. Sometimes varicose veins can be uncomfortable and lead to some serious problems. Varicose veins develop when damaged valves in the veins allow blood to flow in the wrong direction. Causes: 1- varicose veins may be caused by increased blood pressure in the veins. 2- Damaged valves may also cause varicose veins. The blood moves towards the heart like one-way traffic, but when the valves get damaged or don’t close properly, blood can leak back into the veins by making them enlarged. 3- Sitting or standing for a long time may also varicose veins. 4- Few health conditions that put pressure on the abdomen may also cause varicose veins, such as pregnancy, constipation, obesity or several stomach issues. 5- Sometimes, injuries in the leg...