Hypertension tops the list in the most common cardiovascular condition which is the cause of mortality and morbidity. This is the reason why nowadays pharmacy and every drug store has a checking station to monitor your blood pressure. This health condition has no symptoms but if not treated on time, it puts you at risk for heart attack, kidney failure, stroke and other health related complications. Dietary changes, medicine, maintaining stress levels, exercise and lifestyle changes can help you to maintain a normal blood pressure.
What are the causes of high blood pressure?
In medical terms, hypertension is caused by the thickening of blood in arteries and veins. As the blood is heavier, it’s flow is not as free as it should, thus damaging the brain, heart, kidneys, and other organs. In another case, high cholesterol can also increase blood pressure, as it accumulates on the walls of arteries which cause them to become narrower, leading to poor blood circulation. In all the cases, the heart is forced to consume more energy for maintaining proper blood circulation to the body, resulting in hypertension.
Some of Hypertension Symptoms include:
- Irregular heartbeat,
- Severe headaches,
- Blood in urine,
- Difficulty breathing,
- Vision problems, and
- Chest pain.
The Western Medical approach
Similar to other health conditions, people with high blood pressure also rely on modern medicines for cure. Unfortunately, these pills come with dreadful side effects such as: constipation, dry cough, swollen ankles, fatigue, headaches, and nausea.
How Cupping Therapy is beneficial for Hypertension?
When treating high blood pressure, wet cupping or hijama is usually recommended. Wet cupping involves the placement of vacuum cups on specific body points and remove up to 500ml of malnourished and de-oxygenated blood from the body. As a result, your blood pressure also get reduced.
Hijama also helps to relieve hypertension symptoms by removing excess fluids and toxins, regulating cholesterol levels, enhancing blood flow and regulating the nervous system. Wet cupping also alleviate oxidative stress, pain and inflammation associated with hypertension.
According to some research, hijama treatment can increase the count of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the organs and tissues. It can also lower myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels, which is the reason for oxidative stress and inflammation. Further, along with reducing high blood pressure, it can also lower LDL cholesterol levels, uric acid and triglycerides in the blood, which cause cardiovascular health. Someone with low blood pressure or hypotension can also undergo hijama only if their GP approves that it is safe. In these cases, around 7-8 cups are applied instead of 10-12 cups to lower the total volume of blood removed.
Cupping Therapy is a natural and painless therapy that can benefit people with hypertension and other health issues. It can also enhance mental and physical well-being by restoring harmony and balance in the body. If you are interested in any other aspects of traditional Chinese Medicine or would like to try hijama for relieving hypertension symptoms, book an appointment at Halina Cupping Clinic today.