Greetings, dear readers Hijama would probably be categorised as a minimally invasive procedure in the same way that key-hole surgery and the use of a hypodermic injection would be. This means that, although incisions are made in the skin, they are too small to be considered part of an invasive procedure, such as organ transplants … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Side Effects
Greetings, dear readers This is our tenth post and we have already covered so much! Hopefully by now, we all understand that one of the aims of Hijama is to remove waste, including cell debris, toxins and excess interstitial fluid or carbon dioxide, from the body rather than 'bad blood'. And that we, at Pure … Continue reading #How to maximise a Hijama (cupping) session
Greetings, dear readers So far, we have covered some fairly heavy Hijama-related content, such as its physiology, the relevance of pathogens and antibodies, the dangers of neglecting clinical hygiene and the effects of negative pressure and inflammation on the body. This week, we have decided to ease up a little by focusing our discussion on … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Frequency
Greetings, dear readers At Pure Therapy, our goal is to provide a safe and hygienic service for our patients. This may sound like an obvious part of the practitioner – patient agreement. However, not all Hijama therapists uphold this part of their contract and neglect its importance. One of the ways that they place their … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and the Risks of Re-Use
Greetings, dear readers Just as Hijama benefits the body in many ways, there are some bodily functions that can aid the effects of the practice. At Pure Therapy, we check certain vital signs and ensure that our patients are feeling well enough to go through with their treatment before we start. What are these vital … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Vital Signs
Greetings, dear readers During the course of our last few blog posts, we have covered the impact of pathogens on cellular function and how the immune system works to rectify the problems caused by them. We have established that the immune response is one of the ways that the body maintains homeostasis. The process of … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Tissue Repair
Greetings, dear readers Last week, we spoke about homeostasis and how Hijama aids internal mechanisms that maintain the right environment within the body. The immune system regulates one of several homeostatic control mechanisms, known as the immune response. This response is the body's defence against any harmful substances or pathogens that threaten its homeostasis. The … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Inflammation
Greetings, dear readers Hijama benefits the body in a number of ways. This is a point that we would like to emphasise as much as we can. As mentioned in our second post, one of the benefits of Hijama is the removal of noxious substances from the blood stream, the cells directly beneath the Hijama … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Homeostasis
Greetings, dear readers There are slight differences in the method of Hijama application which vary from one practitioner to the next. These variations can range from the types of cups and blades that are used, the cutting techniques of individual practitioners and the use of a plastic pump or the “fire” method. Some patients may … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and Negative Pressure: The Pump VS The Fire Method
Greetings, dear readers As with most forms of therapy – or with any kind of practice in existence – Hijama or cupping therapy is prey to many misconceptions. As previously mentioned in our introductory post, one of the aims of our blog is to address these misleading beliefs about the application of Hijama. One of … Continue reading Hijama (cupping) and “Bad Blood”?
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