Cupping therapy (Hijama) is a practice aimed at removing metabolic by-products and damaged blood cells from the body. As people age, these by-products get trapped in muscles and tissues, causing pain and discomfort. For example, when we walk or run briskly, our legs start to hurt because these metabolic by-products stimulate the pain receptors in our nerves. Resting allows blood flow to dilute these by-products and organs like the kidneys or liver to process and eliminate them.
How is Cupping Therapy (Hijama) Done?
1. Assessment and Selection:
– The therapist listens to the patient’s description of their ailments and selects specific points on the body for cupping.
2. Disinfection and Preparation:
– The selected areas on the patient’s skin are disinfected.
– Applying oil before placing the cups reduces skin stress. Disposable cups are mandatory, or glass, ceramic, or metallic cups can be sterilized for use.
3. Cup Placement:
– Cups are placed on the skin, creating a negative pressure that causes the tissue under the cup to swell.
– This results in hyperemia, where blood vessels expand and blood accumulates under the cup.
– After a few minutes, the cups are removed.
4. Making Small Incisions:
– Sterile, sharp blades or needles are used to make tiny scratches on the skin.
– These incisions do not cause bleeding; only light blood spots may appear.
5. Blood Extraction:
– The cups are placed back on the scratched area and vacuumed, causing blood to start flowing out.
– Blood flow continues for about 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Monitoring Blood Flow:
– The amount of blood extracted varies per patient and their physical condition.
– Some patients may only have a few drops, while others may fill the cup.
7. Cleaning and Re-examination:
– After 15 to 20 minutes, the cups are removed, and the blood is wiped off.
– The cups are then re-applied to check if any more blood flows out.
– This process is repeated until blood flow stops and a whitish or yellowish serum starts to appear.
8. Healing:
– The scratches made by an experienced Hijama therapist are very fine, causing minimal pain, often just a mild tickling sensation.
– These marks heal within 24 hours and look almost like normal skin within two days.
The Role of Toxins in the Body:
Toxins are harmful substances that cause gradual suffering rather than immediate death. They enter our bodies daily through various means such as food consumption, fried foods, fruits or fish with formalin, water with iron or arsenic, and smoking. Additionally, decreased greenery leads to air pollution, and harmful substances like lead and aluminum enter our bodies through respiration, causing damage over time.
Summary:
Cupping therapy helps in removing these trapped metabolic by-products and damaged blood cells, improving overall health and reducing pain. It is a procedure that involves creating a vacuum on the skin to draw blood to the surface, making small incisions to extract blood, and ensuring the toxins are removed, thus promoting better health and well-being.
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