How Often Should Hijama Cupping Therapy Be Applied On A Person?

Hijama is an Arabic word, derived from Al-Hajm, meaning “sucking”. Hijama Cupping Therapy is an old therapeutic technique to improve the natural immune system and to cure several disorders in the human body.

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This is a very common question asked by several people that how often should a person receive Hijama treatment in a year?

Ancient medical scholars and physicians, Avicenna and Hippocrates, the founder of modern medicines, have advocated Hijama cupping therapy in their medical books.

From Avicenna to Hippocrates, many ancient Muslim medical scholars and physicians recommended Hijama Cupping Therapy should be applied at least twice a year. These recommendations would have been correct thousands of years ago when everything was pure and fresh. Back then there were no hormones or chemicals involved in the fertilization of fruits and vegetables. Most of the fruits and vegetables that we eat are loaded with chemicals and pesticides. Toxic chemicals are being used to make vegetables and fruits look fresh and attractive. It is recommended to wash them before use but it does not guarantee safety.

So, according to the current condition, it is not enough to receive Hijama treatment twice a year. The accumulation of toxins over the years could be cleared after Hijama…