PREPARATION

At Ascend Hijamah we offer a holistic approach to your wellbeing, mentally, physically and spiritually with nature in mind. You are not a machine, YOU! are much more complex and amazing with so many different layers to your wellness and with that in mind you also need to be treated in that LIGHT.

We are all similar to nature and its patterns and nature has a way of teaching us about our selves. Everything around us is alive in ways that we know very little about.

When you start to understand that disease is actually split into two words (Dis)(Ease), which means you are out of balance with mind, body and soul. The key here is to align those three together so they can be in harmony and have your body return to a state of homeostasis. All you have to do is GET OUT OF THE WAY and let your own miraculous body do what it does best, which is, take care and heal us as long as we get out of the way and give it what it needs.

All it takes is baby steps! It's a journey not a destination and we are here for you! Please let us know how we can be of service.

Call for a 20 minute consultation to discuss your health history, concerns, and goals.

This will help us create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Preparing for Hijamah

If you have LOW BLOOD Pressure or any similar condition, Hijamah IS NOT suitable for you. Your safety is our priority.
Medication
- Bring all medical information, all medical reports, and list of all prescribed medication to the session
- No Blood Thinner 24 hrs before
- If you have diabetes please control your sugar levels before attending any Hijama/Wet Cupping session.
Things you have to STOP 24 hours before treatment.
- Caffeine
- Blood Thinner medication
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Partying
Drink plenty of water 2-3 days before
No sex 3-5 hours before Hijamah
No heavy food the night before
Avoid sun tanning a week before
Do not donate blood a month before hijamah
Get a good night sleep
If you have experienced any of the following symptoms in the last 48 hours Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue, Muscle or body aches Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting diarrhea. Please let us know.
If you have any questions or concerns NOW is the time!

Day of Wet Cupping

To aid in an effective treatment please ensure areas to be cupped are shaved and hairless.
Hijama/Cupping has an analgesic so their is no need to take pain killers prior to the session.
Do not apply lotions or creams or oils on your skin
Use the bathroom before treatment
Keep your body warm
Do not smoke 4 hrs prior to treatment
Drink a warm cup of water mixed with a scoop of honey with a wooden table spoon with a few drops of lemon.
Full body shower 2 hrs before Hijamah.
No physical exercise of any kind 5 hours before Hijamah.
Drink plenty of water.
Aspirin.
No Food 4-5 hours before Hijamah.
No Caffeine.
Wear loose & comfortable clothing
Bring a tight comfortable shirt to cover your back after Hijamah.
Plan for a RESTFUL DAY after.

After Hijamah & Post Care

FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS:

Go eat a healthy meal
- No Meat or dairy for 24 hours.
- No processed foods for 3 days
Drink plenty of water.
- Drink Beet or Pomegranate juice.
Avoid any cold air on your back.
Listen to you body
Sleep and rest.
No exercise for 24-72 hours
- No heavy lifting of any kind.
No Sauna for 24 hours.
No Jacuzzi or steam room or swimming pool for 5 days
No Sun tanning for one week.
No Sex for 24 hours.
No Shower for 24 hours.
Gentle Skin Care
- Apply vitamin E, Aloe Vera, olive oil, black seed oil, or Neosporin on the cuts after your first shower and for the next few days to help heal the cuts.
- Depending how your skin heals it make take a few days or months for the cuts to disappear. (Each person is different)

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Bruising that can occur after Hijamah therapy, which can last around 10 to 15 days depending on its severity. This is quite normal and a harmless.
Dizziness- this can occur if the patient has low blood sugar (in which case drink water mixed with honey)
Nervousness.
Nausea- this is a common side affect during Hijama, but does not last long.
Tiredness or feeling Extremely Relaxed- this usually occurs after the session and may last for 1-2 days. It is a very common after effect; due to the body working hard and focusing it’s energy on the areas where Hijama was performed.
Energy- some patients get a burst of energy almost immediately after session. Even if this happens, patients should still pace themselves and not overdo it, as the body needs time to recuperate and heal.