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How Weather Influences the Effectiveness of Cupping Treatment

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 Hijama can be performed at any time of the year, but traditional medicine suggests that certain weather conditions are more favourable for getting the best results. Photo by zero take on  Unsplash The idea that the body reacts differently to Hijama cupping in each season is an integral part of traditional healing systems, such as Prophetic Medicine, Unani Tibb, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and it also makes scientific sense. Our bodies are constantly working to maintain balance, but factors such as temperature, humidity, and daylight affect how our metabolism, blood flow, immunity, and hormones work. Since Hijama influences the blood, lymph, and nervous system, its effects naturally change with the seasons. As the outside weather changes, the body’s internal balance changes too. In the Unani (Greco-Islamic) system, it’s believed that the body’s natural fluids, or “humours,” shift with the seasons — just like the weather moves from hot in summer to cold in winter. ...

Mandatory Gap Of Hijama Between One Session To Another

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  A recommended gap of Hijama between one session to another is 4 to 12 weeks. As a Hijama Practitioner, I often encountered the question of how much gap is mandatory between two Hijama sessions. The answer will vary for each individual because it depends on their age, health issues, and overall body system. A recommended gap is 4 to 12 weeks. 4 Weeks Gap The 4-week gap is recommended for individuals between 20 and 50. It is also recommended for patients who have skin issues, migraines, hormonal imbalances, infertility issues, digestive issues, liver problems, and thyroid gland problems. A 4-week gap is suggested for a few months until patients feel a difference in their health. Sometimes patients want to come for another Hijama session after 2 or 3 weeks, but I disapprove of that. The scientific reason behind the 4-week gap is that when we do Hijama, our work is done but the cleaning inside the body just started. The toxic blood comes out and the body begins to make new blood cell...

Blood Thinner Medication & Hijama/Wet Cupping Therapy

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  Patients with blood thinner medications can perform Hijama cupping therapy with a few precautions. What Are Blood Thinner? Blood thinners can be lifesaving medicines that prevent blood from composing bigger clots. These medicines can not dissolve huge clots that are already formed but they stop the blood from making more bigger clots. Blood should be thin enough to flow smoothly through the veins and arteries. Blood thinners should be consumed as directed, taking less medicine won’t be as effective as required and too much can lead to heavy bleeding in case of injury. Two Categories Of Blood Thinner Medicine There are two categories of blood thinners:  anticoagulants  that slow the formatting of clots from getting bigger and  antiplatelets  that keep the proteins from sticking in the blood and aid the blood from clotting. Why Doctors Recommend Blood Thinners The doctors prescribe these medicines to those people who have: Risk of heart attack or stroke Irregula...

Introduction To Hijama Cupping Therapy

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  Cupping therapy is an ancient medical therapy that treats illnesses and ailments. The word ‘Hijama’ was originally an Arabic word derived from ‘Al-Hajm’. In English, it means ‘sucking’ and is referred to as ‘Wet cupping therapy’. History Of Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy was practised in Egypt as early as 6000 years ago. Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, described cupping therapy as practised by Egyptians in 1550 BC . Archaeologists have found traces of metal or bamboo cups in China. The Chinese have been practicing Cupping therapy for at least 3000 years along with acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese massage and traditional Chinese medicine treatment. In Ancient Greece, Hippocrates also mentioned Hijama with the Four-Hour temperament theory in 400 BC. Hijama cupping therapy is a Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (P.B.U.H) as mentioned in several ahadith. When our beloved Prophet visited the Heavens on the night of Isra (Mi’raaj) the angels mentioned: “O...

Frequently Asked Questions Before Hijama Session

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  Several questions are mandatory to ask a client before a Hijama session. Hijama cupping therapy is a safe and secure alternate medical treatment for several ailments and health issues. It is mandatory to ask questions to a client about their medical history before the Hijama session. A separate treatment plan is formed for every client following their medical history. 1- What is your age? 2- Have you ever done Hijama before? If so, when? 3- Have you eaten any food item in the last 3–4 hours? 4- What is the reason for performing Hijama today? 5- Do you take any medication regularly? 6- Do you have high/low blood pressure? 7- Are you diabetic? 8- Are you anemic? if so, what medications do you take? 9- Do you take blood thinners? If so, when did you take your last dose? 10- Do you have any seizure disorders? 11- Do you have any allergies to oils? 12- (For Females) Any pregnancy symptoms? 13- Any disabilities or special needs? 14- Any allergies/specific skin conditions? 15- Are you t...