Hijama (cupping) and Fainting

Greetings, dear readers Some people are no strangers to fainting and have lost consciousness once or twice during their life. Many have experienced light-headedness, bringing them to the brink of passing out, but go no further than the sensation of having a brief 'black out'. Others have never fainted at all and have no idea … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Fainting

Apple Cider Vinegar: An Overview

Greetings, dear readers As it is with many non-medicinal remedies, the benefits of using apple cider vinegar to treat different health conditions, or to improve the quality of an individual's life, cannot always be scientifically proven. However, its collective ingredients, such as acetic acid and pectin, have been discovered and researched to varying degrees, lending … Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar: An Overview

Hijama (cupping) and Acupuncture: A Comparison

Greetings, dear readers When searching for alternative forms of therapy or medicine, acupuncture is one of the most common suggestions. Derived from the Latin words 'acus' meaning 'needle' and 'punctura' meaning 'to puncture', the practice is more or less defined by its name. However, theoretically speaking, there is more to the complementary therapy than just … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Acupuncture: A Comparison

Hijama (cupping) and the Significance of Oil

Greetings, dear readers Whenever Hijama is mentioned in a conversation, many people tend to consider similar elements of the practice. The first things that usually come to mind are images of plastic or glass cups, surgical blades, razors, specific pumps or maybe even the tools used during Chinese-style cupping. But how often do they think of oil as a vital part of … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and the Significance of Oil

Hijama (cupping) and Gout

Greetings, dear readers Last week, we covered arthritis, its symptoms and how it affects an individual's joints as well as the surrounding anatomical structures, such as the muscles, tendons and ligaments. We explained that there are different types of arthritis and how they influence the cells. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage lining of the joint … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Gout

Hijama (cupping) and Arthritis

Greetings, dear readers Arthritis is a condition commonly associated with the elderly. However, statistics have shown that arthritis can affect people of all ages and has been diagnosed in people from various cultures and life styles. In the UK alone, roughly ten million people suffer from this musculoskeletal condition, which is often recognised by the … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Arthritis