Hijama or cupping therapy… Have you heard about this?
Yes, I am talking about the old method that draws blood from your body using suction cups made of different types of materials. You must have seen people getting it. Despite being an old and conventional practice, there are many common misconceptions about hijama that may refrain people from getting one.
I remember when my father wanted to get one, he took a lot of time to make a final decision. All thanks to the physician at Hijama Center in Karachi who finally convinced him to get one. After multiple sessions, I witnessed that my father got over the problem of high blood pressure and his health improved to a greater extent.
Is Hijama Beneficial?
If you are looking for the reasons to get a hijama done, then here are some of the key benefits of getting a hijama. These include:
- People who suffer from chronic pain can get relief from the pain after getting hijama as it reduces the inflammation
- Hijama helps to eliminate toxins from your body that may impact your overall health
- People even get hijama to lose weight as it tends to improve your digestive issues
- Cupping therapy is even beneficial for your skin
- Getting hijama done also helps you to get over the hormonal problems
- It also makes you feel good thus improving your overall mental health as well
- Some people also get hijama done because they suffer from hypertension.
After knowing about all these benefits let’s address some of the common myths about hijama.
Common Myths About Cupping Therapy
Here are some of the common myths about hijama that you may need t to know about;
1- Hijama is a modern therapy
Well, there is no truth in this. This is not a new therapy. People have been getting hijama done for thousands of years long before there were glass or silicon cups. You will be surprised to know that the animal’s horns were previously used for hijama purposes. So, yes hijama is not a modern therapy but has been known for many years.
2- Hijama brings alongside effects
False! There is no truth in this. There are many benefits of hijama that we already discussed but certainly, there are no side effects of this therapy.
Generally, there are no side effects but yes there are certain exceptions that prohibit certain people from getting hijama done. These include:
- People who suffer from a blood disorder should not consider getting hijama
- Hijama is not for pregnant women as it may cause blood loss which is harmful to the baby.
Also one should always talk to the doctor before getting hijama done.
3- Hijama is very painful
Many people may find it a painful sight but let me tell you that hijama is not painful. Yes, you may experience a little discomfort while the practitioner is performing the procedure. Further, the discomfort you are experiencing greatly depends upon the area of n your body on which the procedure is being done. So, yes hijama is not very painful and the benefits are certainly enough to outweigh this discomfort or pain.
4- It takes a lot to recover from hijama
No, this is absolutely a false claim about hijama. It doesn’t take a lot of time to recover from hijama. Some people may even need multiple hijama sessions to get over a certain problem but still, hijama doesn’t come with a prolonged recovery time. It usually takes 8-12 days to recover after a hijama session. Further, the extent of recovery also depends upon the site where hijama was being done.
5- The procedure takes a lot of time to perform
Well, this is another common myth about hijama that people believe. Hijama doesn’t take a lot of time. The procedure generally requires 20-40 minutes depending upon the area being targeted.
6- Hijama is very expensive
Well, this is not true!
Cupping therapy is not very expensive and doesn’t cost you a lot. When you compare the benefits of cupping to its cost, you know that cupping is surely worth it. So, don’t worry about the cost as it saves you from the burden of health complications in future.
7- Hijama is a life-long therapy
Some people may require 5-6 hijama sessions but for others usually, 1-2 sessions are enough. It again depends upon your reasons for getting the procedure.
People believe this myth because they think that once you leave hijama your symptoms return but this is not true. But the fact is that no one needs to get the hijama lifetime.
Bottom Line!
Hijama or cupping therapy is a powerful remedy for your many health problems. You may prefer it for many reasons however, make sure to make an informed decision before getting it done. You may need to consult your doctor to make a wise choice.
