In Islamic traditions, it is believed that certain days of the week and times of the month hold special significance for hijama. The Sunnah (traditions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) mentions ...

‘Hijama’ is derived from the word ‘hajm’ which means ‘sucking’. Cupping or Hijama is the process of applying cups at various points on the body to create a vacuum and then to suck the impure or ...

Hijama therapists have expressed concerns about the growing number of unqualified practitioners and urged the government to create an exclusive regulatory body to oversee the practice of cupping ...

A small suction cup is placed on the skin and a vacuum is created, drawing the blood close to the surface. The cup is removed and with a small razor blade, tiny incisions are made. The cup is replaced ...

Hijama or cupping therapy is receiving popularity among residents as a number of patients suffering from various chronic diseases particularly the pains and spasms are opting for this alternative ...

Cupping, an ancient form of therapy that uses suction to get energy flowing in the body. Known to have been in practice in Greek, Arabia and China, the therapy has many names, like Banki, Kyukaku, Gak ...

A complementary therapy called Hijama, or wet cupping, needs tighter regulation, say experienced practitioners. Hijama is used to treat a wide range of conditions including migraines and hay fever and ...

When you hear the word "detox", green juice is usually the first thing that springs to mind. But New Zealand rugby player Sonny Bill Williams prefers to recharge his body in a different way. The ...