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Those who have followed me long enough know that I am very sceptical about alternative therapies.
So there's this lady who has chronic hypertension (high blood pressure). Her doc said it spiked to some crazy level and she would have to be admitted, but no beds available.
So she saw people discussing HIJAMA (cupping) - a procedure which was advocated for by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
So the hijama practitioner advertised her service as follows:
Which really makes zero sense.
If you go for cupping/hijama due to your belief in Prophetic wisdom, do so for that purpose. "Rasoolullah said it is good, so I will do it."
But use your God given mind and think for yourself too.
If you go for cupping/hijama due to your belief in Prophetic wisdom, do so for that purpose. "Rasoolullah said it is good, so I will do it."
But use your God given mind and think for yourself too.
So the patient described the venue as a peaceful place with lots of greenery and a quiet environment.
Her BP went down, and she enjoyed a night of good sleep after weeks of insomnia.
Her BP went down, and she enjoyed a night of good sleep after weeks of insomnia.
So, was the hypertension alleviated by "removing the bad blood" or the serene and relaxing environment she spent a few hours at? What is the role of religious piety and the placebo effect?
"Look how dark the blood is," we are told.
Chaps. That is not arterial blood, of COURSE it will look DARK.
Chaps. That is not arterial blood, of COURSE it will look DARK.
Before embarking on any alternative treatments, herbal supplements, or even vitamins, speak to your doctor. They are NOT your enemies. Don't stop taking medications without getting lab tests and bloodwork or 2nd opinions.
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I will never forget the few days I would wake up with intense nose bleeds and blood stained pillowcases.
It was the saffron ingredient in an over the counter "health tonic" called Kesari Jeevan. Saffron is a vasodilator.
Be careful. Tell your doctor everything.
It was the saffron ingredient in an over the counter "health tonic" called Kesari Jeevan. Saffron is a vasodilator.
Be careful. Tell your doctor everything.
If you have "stagnant blood" in your body, you probably have MUCH bigger things to worry about in your cardiovascular system. And there is a difference between veins and arteries and capillaries.
