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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...
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The Impact Of Swimming After Hijama/Wet Cupping Therapy

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  Swimming is strictly prohibited after Hijama/wet cupping therapy. Photo by  Haley Phelps  on  Unsplash Nowadays cupping therapy is becoming very popular around the world. Hijama cupping therapy is a traditional alternative medical treatment practiced in the ancient Egyptians, Chinese culture, Arabic medicine, Greek medicine, and Prophetic medicine. Cupping alleviates the pain by increasing blood circulation and eliminating toxins from the body. When the suction is applied to the skin through cups, it reduces inflammation and pain. The vacuum-like suction causes the body to release various chemicals, fibroblasts, and white blood cells to the targetted area. The negative pressure of cups draws stagnated blood out from deep tissues and organs through incisions. The incisions allow the release of stagnated blood. Captured by the Author Superficial Incisions During Hijama During Hijama cupping therapy, superficial incisions are drawn on the upper layer of the skin, Epid...
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Different Types Of Hijama Cups and Their Uses.

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  A few different types of cups are used for various types of cupping therapy. Different types of cupping therapy can be performed with different cupping materials. Four different types of cupping materials are used to perform cupping therapy. Plastic Cups Silicon Cups Glass Cups Bamboo Cups Plastic cups Plastic cups are the most used cups for different cupping therapies. They can be used for wet, dry, fixed, flash, and bio-magnetic cupping treatment. Polyethylene terephthalate is used for disposable plastic cups because it is strong and long-lasting. This material is easy to recycle. Furthermore, because they are compostable, they are environment friendly. The pressure of the cups can be controlled by an electric or a hand suction gun. They are affordable and disposable cups. Plastic cups are available in different sizes. Small-size cups are easy to apply on the head, feet or arms. As disposable, the use-and-throw method can perfectly fit hygiene issues. Plastic cups are used for ...
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Types Of Cupping Therapy & Their Benefits

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  Cupping therapy has two main categories and several sub-categories. Cupping therapy can be categorized into two main types: Wet Cupping Therapy Dry Cupping Therapy Wet Cupping Therapy 1- Hijama Cupping Therapy: It  is also known as blood cupping therapy. Hijama is one of the most popular types of wet cupping therapies. Hijama has a significant importance in Islam. It is the Sunnah of our Beloved Prophet. During the night journey and ascension (Laylatu’l Isra), our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was ordered to establish Hijama. Angels told Rasool Allah (PBUM) : “Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with Hijama”.  Saheeh Sunnan Tirmidhi(3479) Abdullah ibn Abbas (R.A) reported Rasool Allah (PBUM) saying,  “I did not pass by any angel during my night journey that did not tell me:Make it necessary upon you to have Hijama”.  Saheeh Sunna Ibn Maajag(3477). How Does Hijama Cupping Work? This therapy involves applying cups on the skin through a suction gun. A vac...
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Is Hijama/Wet Cupping Therapy Allowed With Fasting?

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  There are two different schools of thought whether Hijama is allowed with fasting or it breaks the fast. Hijama cupping therapy is the sunnah of our beloved Holy Prophet (P.B.U.M). The treatment of Hijama cupping therapy is a prophetic remedy for various common diseases. It was a standard method the Prophet (PBUH) and his companions used to deal with several ailments. 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 (P.B.U.M) to establish Hijama cupping therapy. Angels told Rasool Allah (PBUM): “Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with Hijama”.  Saheeh Sunnan Tirmidhi(3479) Abdullah ibn Abbas (R.A) reported Rasool Allah (PBUM) saying,  “I did not pass by any angel during my night journey that did not tell me:Make it necessary upon you to have Hijama”.  Saheeh Sunna Ibn Maajag(3477). Does ...
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