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Traditional & Alternative Medicine

Time-tested healing traditions from around the world including acupuncture, Ayurveda, hijama (wet cupping), dry cupping, reflexology, and traditional Chinese medicine.

5 treatmentsAvg. score: 64/100
Hijama
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Hijama

Hijama (Wet Cupping Therapy)

Ancient therapeutic practice involving controlled skin incisions and suction cups to draw out blood, believed to remove toxins, reduce inflammation, and stimulate immune response. Deeply rooted in Islamic Prophetic medicine and widely practiced across the Middle East with growing clinical evidence for pain management and cardiovascular health.

Moderate60+ studies80% positive
PainDetoxBlood PressureImmunityTraditional
Dry Cupping
72

Dry Cupping

Dry Cupping Therapy

Non-invasive suction therapy using cups placed on the skin to create negative pressure, promoting blood flow, fascial release, and pain relief without skin incisions. Gained mainstream visibility through Olympic athletes and widely used in sports recovery.

Moderate40+ studies76% positive
PainSports RecoveryFasciaTraditional
Acupuncture
69
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Acupuncture

Traditional & Medical Acupuncture

Ancient Chinese medicine technique using thin needles at specific points to modulate pain, reduce stress, and support various health conditions. Growing evidence base in Western medicine.

Moderate200+ studies72% positive
PainStressFertility
Ayurveda
55
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Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Medicine & Practices

Ancient Indian system of medicine emphasizing constitutional typing, herbal remedies, detox protocols, and lifestyle balance. Growing integration with modern longevity science.

Limited30+ studies62% positive
HolisticTraditionalHerbs
Reflexology
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Reflexology

Reflexology (Foot & Hand Therapy)

Practice of applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, and ears believed to correspond to different body organs and systems. Used for relaxation, pain reduction, and stress management with limited but growing clinical evidence.

Limited25+ studies65% positive
StressPainRelaxationTraditional