Cupping allows a person to lose weight as the body is able to get rid of water retention and cellulite. Intensive cupping can break up adhesions under the skin which cause the dimples in fatty, fleshy areas. It increases circulation, and thus, the body’s ability to detoxify naturally. It sucks out fatty acids, debris and toxins which have harmfully settled in the tissues. It forces them back into circulation. These will eventually be expelled by the body naturally at some point. It allows the ample flow of vital nutrients throughout the body.
In the case of Wet Cupping Therapy (Hijamah), all of the above points also apply.
Further, by the very nature of wet cupping, it increases the red and white blood cell counts in the body. Acidic blood will eventually become neutral or more alkaline, and a natural pH balance will be attained. This is very useful if a patient has acidic, thick or stagnant blood. Wet cupping will de-acidify and eventually thin the blood, thus enabling it to circulate around the body effectively. It purifies blood and facilitates both blood flow to diseased organs and tissues. This is beneficial because 70% of diseases occur because of poor blood and oxygen supply to organs and tissues.
The body will eventually reach a state of equilibrium which in biological terms is known as a state of homoeostasis.
Although this is a generalization or a simplistic approach to the physiological components of Hijamah....There is a lot more research required to ascertain the deeper benefits of this noble therapy.
Cupping therapy stimulates the nervous system reflex to the cerebral cortex and aids in faster recovery from sickness and pain.