Muscles, tendons and ligaments: What are they?

Everyone knows what they are, right? Wrong! Most people are familiar with muscles and why they exist. But tendons and ligaments too? Generally not. Many have a vague idea of what both are and maybe even where one could locate them. But their knowledge of the two highly necessary anatomical structures is a shaky terrain …

How do you manage cold hands?

Somehow, this week's story time post ended up being linked to leafleting. Again. It's almost like I don't do anything else with my time. Maybe its because most worthwhile stories take place beyond the four walls of our comfort zone. And if I'm not working or studying in clinic, work hours are usually spent promoting …

Was Hijama (cupping) a British tradition?

Greetings, dear readers Though the title alone may prompt raised brows, negative answers or simply confused expression, one may be inclined to agree that such a question is intriguing. Or, rather, that the answer itself would hold one's attention. Many believe that the practice of Hijama or cupping came from the Chinese. Some may be …

Why is ginger good for us?

Greetings, dear readers Most of us may be familiar with the knobbly, hard-to-identify-type of food stashed somewhere in our kitchen. We may recognise it better as the scent that usually comes from the tea brewed by our grandmothers, taken to lower their chronic high blood pressure. As far as traditional remedies go, the health benefits …

How do you deal with sunburn?

So far, we've covered many different health topics and addressed multiple issues related to Hijama (cupping) therapy. Of course, my dear readers, that won't change and we'll continue to do so until ... well ... until we're required to do otherwise. However, we're going to add another flavour to our content and spice up the mix. …

What is fascia?

Greetings, dear readers The topic may be heavily debated amongst scientists and other health professionals, particularly manual therapists. However, very few of them could deny the existence of fascia, a fundamental and complex system in both human and non-human bodies. Healthy fascia allows optimal athletic output, sustains posture and can improve the efficiency of other …

Does fasting influence Hijama (cupping)?

Greetings, dear readers Fasting. A practice that has taken many different forms, ranging from generalised water fasting to abstinence from specific foods such as meat and fish. Periods of fasting can span the length of a few hours whilst some last several days at a time. The duration of each individual fast is often dictated …

What is the Graston Technique?

Greetings, dear readers Pain is not always caused by disease or direct injury. Sometimes, more often than not, the root of significant physical discomfort can be found in the every day wear and tear that everyone experiences throughout the course of their life. A fact that may be hard to believe, considering just how inconvenient …

How good is your eyesight?

Greetings, dear readers The eyes, just like the feet, are a pair of body parts that are taken for granted more often than not. Until they stop working correctly, they are usually not appreciated for what they do. Possibly due to the lack of awareness regarding the eyeball in general, its function and the reason …

Can Hijama (cupping) help cancer patients?

Greetings, dear readers Cancer. The word alone is often enough to spread fear and instil a sense of despair in many people. Some perceive it as an inevitable destination, brought to their attention by sign posts such as odd or inexplicable symptoms. Others avoid various materials and ingredients to escape the possibility of developing the …