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General Detox with 7 Organ Hijama Points

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  The seven-organ Hijama points are essential in maintaining the body’s natural healing process. The seven-organ Hijama points hold significant importance in cupping therapy due to their direct and indirect connection to vital internal organs. These specific points are strategically chosen to stimulate detoxification, regulate organ function, and restore balance in the body. Each of these points corresponds to a major organ such as the liver, lungs, kidneys, heart, stomach, bladder, and intestines. Locations of these Hijama Points Hijama Point no 1: Top of the spine and back of the neck on the shoulder blade Hijama Point no 4: located on the upper back, on the right side of the shoulder blade. Hijama point no 5: mirror of point 4, on the left side of the shoulder blade. Hijama point no 22: located in the middle of the back, on the right side of the spine. Hijama point no 23: mirror of point 22, on the left side of the spine. Hijama point no 24: located in the lower back/pelvis, fur...

What is Dry Cupping Therapy, Its Types & Benefits?

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  Unlike wet cupping therapy, dry cupping treatment does not involve any bloodletting. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), dry cupping therapy removes stagnation from the body and stimulates the flow to qi (vital energy). Qi is a natural flow of vital energy that circulates in the body through blood. If the natural flow of qi is disturbed, it concerns the body and imbalances the hormones. What Is Dry Cupping Therapy Dry cupping therapy is a form of alternative therapy popular among the Chinese, Middle East, and West. Dry cupping therapy is also known as fixed or static cupping therapy. Cups are placed on the skin through heat or suction to create a vacuum inside the cup. The vacuum creates negative pressure by lifting the upper layer of the skin, the dermis. The lifting separates the skin layer from the tissues. The gap between the skin and tissues allows blood to flow rapidly. How Does Dry Cupping Work? As the suction is applied to the cup, it creates negative pressure and lift...