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Before & After Care For Hijama

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

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Before the session it is 

  • Essential to stop eating 3 hours before  - drinking is fine

  • Preferable to take a shower

Please bring list of the medicines you are currently taking.

AFTER YOUR VISIT

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After the session, it is advisable (but not essential) to

  • Drink water or eat a spoonful of honey or some dates immediately after: we provide this

  • Rest for 10 to 15 minutes before exerting yourself

  • Rub blackseed oil, olive oil or another natural oil over the cupped area  

  • Eat or drink more fresh fruit/vegetables and juices 

  • Reduce dairy products for 24 hours

  • Reduce meat intake for 24 hours

  • Reduce intake of salt, tea and coffee for 24 hours

  • Drink plenty of water and herbal teas

  • Rest if you feel lethargic or nauseous

  • Take a walk but not exert yourself

  • Relax and reflect: you've detoxed your body, now detox your mind

The reorientation process can take around 3 to 6 days.

You may like to apply natural oil such as olive oil or argan oil to soothe any mild irritation. 

Everyone is different and you will have your own way of responding to the session.  We suggest that for a few hours after the session you avoid exercise and sleep.  There may be short term changes to

  • Your sleep patterns

  • Your moods and emotional levels

  • Levels of appetite

Occasionally, there may be some mild skin breakouts such as spots and pimples, different bowel and urinary habits including flatulence and mild changes to phlegm, mucus and sweat.

INFECTION CONTROL
 

Safety and hygiene standards are at the top of our list of priorities.  We know they are your priority too.

You will find a clean, hygienic environment. And we use single-use disposable cups and single-use, in-date, sterile Swann-Morton surgical scalpels using strict cross-infection control procedures. 

We dispose of clinical waste properly and in accordance with UK laws and regulations.

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