Dr Latib has compiled a detailed atlas of the most effective and commonly used Hijama points from his more than 20 years of practice in the field of Hijama and Bloodletting. This manual is a necessity for any practitioner interested in practicing Hijama efficiently.

This text is the most complete and up to date book on Hijamah at this time, it cuts straight into the subject and quenches the curiosity of the reader whether it be a layperson, prospective patient or seasoned medical professional. Dr Latib's experience and insight into Hijamah and traditional medicine as well as his rigor in correlating it with scientific findings is reflected throughout this guide. He shares with us the complete and comprehensive depth to this topic and empowers the reader in understanding and applying the concepts, rules and guidelines regarding Hijamah in order to improve general health and benefit from this oft misunderstood and sometimes feared medical procedure

"An important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, cupping has recently gained widespread acclaim for its many benefits. It may look like some kind of torture and temporarily leave strange circles on your skin, but it's so effective that everyone from professional athletes to famous celebrities is using it to improve their health and well-being. In this book, you will discover what cupping is, how it works, and which cupping techniques would be best for you. You will learn the science behind the suction and the many conditions and ailments it can alleviate."--Back cover.

CARIOVASCULAR SYSTEM DISORDER CAN BE TREATED FASER THAN WE THINK IF WE APPLY HIJAMA=CUPPING, HEART DISEASE IS ONE OF THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES. IT AFFLICTS ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF AGE, GENDER OR RACE.70 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE USA ACCORDING TO THE STATISTICS SUFFER FROM SOME TYPE OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, OVER 900 THOUSAND PEOPLE DIE EACH YEAR. HIJAMA=CUPPING IN THE DESIGNATED SPOT WERE BASED ON EXPERIENCE WITH ACTUAL HUMAN WHO BENFITED FULLY.

An instructional guide to the practice of the ancient prophetic art of hijama, also known as wet or fire cupping. Hijama holds many secrets for the health of the human body, mind and spirit. These secrets are hidden, not within the practical application of the treatment, but within the energy that connects the healer to the patient Ijaaza is an old almost forgotten apprentice system whereby an aspirant studies under the tutelage of a master artisan who has a connection to the prophetic source of the tradition. The goal of the Hijama Master in teaching this ancient tradition is to ascertain if a student has the innate calling and the moral aptitude to be able to master the art of getting out of the way so that the true healer of all illness can flow through his/her vessel like water through a channel running to it's destination. Also discussed, the benefits of natural medicine and the dangers of pharmaceutical based treatments and the importance of good habits that support healthy living.

This new edition explores and describes techniques of cupping in the context of TCM theory. It provides a clear and detailed set of practical guidelines to applying this technique for various common conditions, and looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action. This new edition includes new scientific research on cupping therapy and the effect on the immune system as well as new material on muscular pain, stress management and cupping therapy and sports medicine. A dedicated website complements the text with video clips showing the eleven methods of cupping therapy. - Explains cupping therapy clearly, allowing the practitioner immediate access to a set of skills for everyday application - Well illustrated to support the guidelines discussed in the text - Includes website containing video clips showing 11 methods of cupping therapy plus picture gallery of more than 150 colour photographs - Gives practical guidelines on the use of cupping in helping to treat more than 30 common conditions - Looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action - Text clarified and updated throughout, with an expanded artwork program and improved layout and design - New chapters by specialist contributors cover Cupping's Folk Heritage, Buddhist Medicine, and Thai Lanna Medicine - New chapter on Cosmetic Cupping Techniques - New section addressing Frequently Asked Questions - An expanded discussion about the benefits of cupping therapy, including the treatment of new pathological conditions including myofascial pain - Includes new evidence-based research on the effects of cupping therapy, including a systematic review

An ancient alternative technique that has found its right place in the modern world of healing. In recent years countless high profile athletes and celebrities have been sporting distinctive circular "cupping" welts on their bodies -- the back and shoulder area being most common. Dating back thousands of years, cupping is a form of alternative medicine. The cups create suction and help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, deep relaxation and can even provide relief for sciatica and sinus congestion. Massage Cupping body therapy is a modern and modified version of cupping therapy that creates suction and negative pressure through the use of both stationary and moving cups. These cups are available at pharmacies and do not use heat like old-fashioned glass cupping -- making them entirely safe and easy for home use. Shannon Gilmartin is a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and certified vacutherapies educator who teaches this wonderfully diverse therapy and has witnessed the positive outcomes for patients. This book shares all her extraordinary professional and hands-on experience, so that everyone can experience the positive benefits of cupping. Nearly 200 step-by-step photos and full color pages make it easy to follow this expert instruction. The book includes: The history of cupping, the types of cups and the many therapeutic benefits of cupping from skeletal and muscular to the digestive and nervous systems What to expect after a cupping session including comprehensive safety and techniques information Applications for common conditions that range from stress and back tension to frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) and even acid reflux A section for speciality applications like athletic performance, prenatal therapy and working with inflammation (acute vs. chronic). A comprehensive and easy-to-read cupping therapy book, with plenty of practical suggestions. This must be one of the best cupping therapy books I have seen recently published. -- Ilkay Zihni Chirali, Author of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy

This book is quoted from the main book of Cupping which is very important for human kind. Actually it is a summary of the important scientific Cupping book. The importance of this book is clear in establishing and clarifying the true method of practising Cupping and in manifesting the scientific precise rules of true scientific hygienic Cupping. these rules control the Cupping operation therefore they prevent any side effect and make it very fruitful. Actually the book puts in the hands of the readers the true Cupping method and helps them to differentiate between the true Cupping and the other false method of applying Cupping. It is a summary of a very wide scientific study which has two parts, the laboratory study and clinical one. The lab one which depended on blood analyses shows the very clear difference between the blood chemical and physical specifications and the venous one (the vein- withdrawn blood) and shows the very necessity of practicing Cupping according to its scientific rules precisely. It shows the justification of each rule out of the analytical findings. The clinical study shows the high percentage of clinical good results which are distributed in a range of getting well to having a full cure. In addition to that, The book shows the high effectiveness of true cupping in curing the incurable diseases and chronic ones. You read in this book the scientific explanation of each of the rules which control Cupping operation; the relation between Cupping and moon, Cupping and gender, Cupping and age, Cupping and seasonal timing, Cupping and day timing, Cupping and its site from person's body, Cupping and physiological conditions of human body, and between Cupping and having food. In addition, you read in this book very important scientific notes and advices, and you notice the true Cupping operation step by step. Actually the main book of true Cupping from which this book is quoted is considered the first precise scientific reference of true cupping.