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Acidic Metabolites: Substances in the blood that prevent clotting inside tissues.
Active Tuberculosis: A contagious bacterial infection affecting the lungs, requiring full recovery before treatment.
Active Wounds: Open, healing injuries that must be fully recovered before undergoing therapy.
Advanced Glycation End Products: Harmful compounds formed when protein or fat combine with sugar in the bloodstream.
Adjuvant: A substance that enhances the body’s immune response to an antigen.
AIDS: Short for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Allergies: Immune system reactions to substances (allergens) that are typically harmless to most people.
Alpha fetoprotein:
Ammonia: A colorless gas with a strong smell, produced in the body as a byproduct of protein metabolism.
Amputation: Surgical removal of a limb or body part due to injury, infection, or disease.
Anaemia: A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin, needing GP clearance.
Analgesic: A medication or substance that reduces or eliminates pain.
Angina: Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles.
Angiospasm: Sudden contraction of a blood vessel that reduces its diameter and blood flow.
Ankylosis: Ankylosis is a stiffness of a joint due to abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of the joint, which may be the result of injury or disease
Ankylosing spondylitis: An inflammatory disease that over time causes some bones in the spine to fuse.
Anti-inflammation: Reduction of inflammation or swelling in the body.
Antibiotics: Medications that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Antimicrobial: Substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
Antiseptic Cream: A cream applied to prevent infection in minor cuts and wounds.
Antiviral: A drug or treatment used to prevent or reduce the severity of viral infections.
Ascites: Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, often due to liver disease.
Aseptic Measures: Techniques used to prevent infection during medical procedures.
Autoimmune Disorders: Conditions where the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues.
Autoimmune response: The immune system’s attack against the body’s own tissues, mistaking them for foreign invaders.
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Babesia: A parasite that infects red blood cells and is transmitted by ticks. It causes babesiosis, a disease that can lead to flu-like symptoms, including fever, fatigue, and anemia.
Black Seed Oil: A thymoquinone-rich oil derived from Nigella sativa, recommended for post-treatment application.
Bladder Cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, leading to symptoms such as blood in urine, pain during urination, and frequent urination.
Bleeding: The release of blood from the vascular system.
Bleeding Disorders: Conditions like haemophilia or thrombophlebitis that affect blood clotting, contraindicating treatment.
Blood: The red liquid that carries nutrients and oxygen towards tissues in vertebrates whilst carrying waste away from tissues.
Blood donation: The process of voluntarily giving blood, which is collected and stored for transfusions.
Blood sugar levels: The concentration of glucose in the blood, which is important for energy and overall health.
Bloodletting: The practice of removing any kind of blood from the body for therapeutic purposes.
Blood-let out: The practice of removing specifically extravascular blood from the body for therapeutic purposes.
Blood transfusion: the process of transferring blood (products) into another person via IV.
Blood type: A blood type is a classification system that allows healthcare providers to determine whether your blood is compatible or incompatible with someone else’s blood. 4 main blood types: A, B, AB and O.
Biceps and Triceps Tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendons of the biceps or triceps muscles, typically due to overuse.
Bowel cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon) or rectum.
Bradykinins: Peptides that promote inflammation and cause blood vessels to dilate.
Breast Cancer: A malignant tumor that develops from breast cells, often causing a lump in the breast, changes in breast shape, and nipple discharge.
Bronchial Asthma: A respiratory condition characterized by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs.
Brugada Syndrome: A genetic disorder characterised by a disruption in the normal heart rhythm. The common symptom is fainting.
Bulging: The outward swelling or protrusion, often referring to the discs in the spine.
Bursitis: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion bones, tendons, and muscles near joints.
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Caaesaerian section (C-section): A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide: A neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain and regulation of blood flow.
Capillaries: Small blood vessels that are part of the body’s vascular system.
Capillary Fragility Test: A test indicating the susceptibility of capillaries to breakage. • Capillary Microcirculation: The flow of blood through the smallest blood vessels.
Cardiovascular Diseases: Disorders related to the heart and blood vessels.
Carcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in the skin or the tissues lining organs
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A condition caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, resulting in pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand.
Cellulitis: A bacterial infection of the skin and tissues beneath the skin.
Certified Wet Cupping Therapist: A professional with certification in wet cupping therapy.
CD4: In molecular biology, CD4 is a glycoprotein that serves as a co-receptor for the T-cell receptor. CD4 is found on the surface of immune cells
CD8: A type of glycoprotein found on the surface of cytotoxic T cells, which plays a key role in immune response by recognizing and destroying virus-infected cells and cancerous cells.
CD4/CD8 Ratio: measure of immune function, often used to monitor immune health in HIV/AIDS.
Chemokines: A family of small cytokines that induce chemotaxis in nearby cells.
Chlamydia: A common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A condition of prolonged and severe tiredness not relieved by rest.
Chronic Pain: Persistent pain that lasts for weeks to years.
Circulation Steal: Diversion of blood flow away from targeted cupping sites, typically caused by heavy meals.
Circulatory Insufficiency: Poor blood flow requiring avoidance of cupping therapy. Circulatory System: The system comprising the heart and blood vessels, responsible for blood circulation.
Clearance: The removal of toxic substances from the body i.e. interstitial fluid in context of WCT.
Clotting: Blood transforming from liquid into a gel.
Colonic Senna Purge: A bowel cleansing method that may enhance blood removal before therapy.
Consultation: A meeting with a professional to discuss a specific problem and get advice.
Contraindications: Specific conditions or factors that render a particular treatment inadvisable.
Convulsive Diseases: Disorders causing seizures, such as epilepsy, contraindicating therapy.
COVID-19: An infectious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Cupping Sites: Areas on the skin where suction cups are applied during therapy.
Cupping Therapy: A therapeutic method involving suction cups applied to the skin.
Cuts: Small, superficial incisions made in the skin during wet cupping therapy.
Cytokines: Proteins that regulate immune responses and inflammation.
Childbirth: The process of giving birth to a baby.
Chronic illness: A long-lasting health condition that can be controlled but not cured.
Colon-clear therapy: A treatment intended to cleanse the colon of toxins and waste.
Colonic spasms: Sudden, involuntary contractions of the colon muscles.
Copper: A mineral essential for forming red blood cells, maintaining nerve cells, and supporting the immune system.
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Defective Red Blood Cells: Abnormally shaped red blood cells.
Detoxification: The process of removing toxins from the body.
Diabetic Foot: A complication of diabetes causing foot ulcers or infections.
Dry Cupping: A cupping method that does not involve drawing blood.
Dementia: A group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life.
Demise: Death or the end of something.
Diabetes mellitus: A group of diseases that result in high blood sugar due to insulin production or function issues.
Diabetic foot complication: Problems with the feet that occur in people with diabetes, often due to nerve damage or poor blood circulation.
Dialysis: A medical treatment that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not working properly.
Disc: The cushion-like structure between the bones of the spine (vertebrae).
Disc bulging: The extension of a spinal disc beyond its normal boundary.
Disc degeneration: The breakdown or wear and tear of spinal discs over time.
Disc herniation: A condition where a spinal disc’s inner material protrudes through its outer layer, potentially causing pain.
Disc thinning: The reduction in height of spinal discs due to loss of hydration and elasticity.
Dry cupping: A form of therapy that uses suction cups on the skin to increase blood flow and promote healing.
Diffuse: Spread out or scattered over a wide area.
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Ecchymosis: Skin bruising expected post-cupping, fading within days.
Edema: A medical condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in body tissues, causing swelling, often in the feet, legs, and hands.
Electrolytes: Minerals in body fluids that are essential for muscle function and other processes.
Elimination: The removal of occlusions from the micro-circulatory system and lymphatic ducts.
Endogenous Opioids: Naturally occurring pain-relieving compounds produced by the body.
Endothelial Cells: Cells lining the blood vessels, involved in the release of nitric oxide.
Endothelial Cells: Cells lining the blood vessels, releasing nitric oxide.
Enhancement: The improvement of the production of immunostimulatory cytokines and nitric oxide.
Erectile Dysfunction: The inability to maintain an erection suitable for intercourse.
Erythropoiesis: The process by which red blood cells (erythrocytes) are produced in the bone marrow.
Extravascular: Located outside the blood vessels.
Extravascular Blood: Blood that is outside the blood vessels.
Epidural: A type of anesthesia used to block pain during childbirth or surgery by injecting medication near the spinal cord.
Erection function: The ability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity.
Erythropoiesis: The process of producing red blood cells in the bone marrow.
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Fatigue: Extreme tiredness or lack of energy that may be a side effect of various conditions or treatments, including chemotherapy or chronic illness.
Ferritin: A universal intracellular protein that stores iron and releases it in a controlled manner.
Fever: An elevated body temperature, often indicating infection or illness.
Fibromyalgia: A condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain.
Fibrositis: Inflammation of fibrous connective tissue, typically causing pain.
Fragility Test: A diagnostic method for assessing capillary strength.
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Gangrene:
Genetic Disorders: Diseases caused by abnormalities in an individual’s DNA.
Glaucoma: A condition that causes damage to the eye’s optic nerve, leading to blindness.
Glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase: An enzyme involved in amino acid metabolism, the urea and tricarboxylic acid cycles.
Gonorrhoea: A bacterial sexually transmitted infection of the mouth, genitals and rectum, caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
GI tract: The gastrointestinal tract, which includes all the organs involved in digestion, from the mouth to the anus.
Genetic restrictions: Limitations in an individual’s health or development caused by their genetic makeup.
Gliding massage: A massage technique involving long, flowing strokes to promote relaxation and circulation.
Growth factors: Naturally occurring proteins that stimulate cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.
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Haemoglobin: a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen around in your body and stores iron.
Hay Fever: Also known as allergic rhinitis, it is an allergic reaction to airborne substances such as pollen, causing sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion.
Healing Crisis: A temporary worsening of symptoms as the body eliminates toxins post-treatment.
Heart Disease: Severe cardiovascular conditions that may contraindicate cupping therapy.
Heart-Related Issues (Myocarditis/Pericarditis): Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) or the sac surrounding the heart (pericarditis), which can cause chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
Heavy Metals: Toxic elements like aluminium, lead, mercury, and aluminium.
Herbs: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
Hijama: The Arabic term for wet cupping therapy.
Hepatocellular: Relating to or affecting liver cells (hepatocytes).
Hepatocellular carcinoma: A primary malignancy (cancer) of the liver, originating from liver cells (hepatocytes), often associated with chronic liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis.
Hip Flexor Strain: Injury to the muscles that allow hip movement, resulting in pain and stiffness.
Histamine: A compound released at the scratch site during cupping, causing vasodilation.
Holistic Health: An approach to well-being that considers the whole person, including physical, mental, emotional and social aspects.
Honeyed Water: A solution of honey in water.
Hygiene: Practices to maintain health and prevent disease, especially through cleanliness.
Hyperlipidaemia: An abnormally high concentration of fats or lipids in the blood.
Hypertension: High blood pressure.
H. pylori: A type of bacteria that infects the stomach and can lead to ulcers and stomach cancer.
Hematopoiesis: The production of blood cells and platelets in the bone marrow.
Herniation: The protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening, often referring to spinal disc material.
Hydrochloric acid: A strong acid found in the stomach that aids in digestion.
Hyperglycaemic: Referring to high blood sugar levels.
Hyperglycaemic coma: A life-threatening condition resulting from extremely high blood sugar levels.
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A disorder causing low platelet count and excessive bruising.
Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome: An overuse injury of the connective tissues that run along the outer thigh, causing pain around the knee.
Improved Circulation: Better blood flow throughout the body.
Improved Range of Movement and Flexibility: Enhanced mobility and flexibility in the body.
Improved Sleep: Better quality and duration of sleep.
Improved Systemic Functions: Overall better performance of body systems.
Insomnia: A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, leading to impaired daytime functioning.
Infection: The invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms in the body.
Inflammatory Mediators: Substances released by immune cells that contribute to inflammation.
Inflammation: The body’s response to injury or infection, causing redness, heat, and swelling.
Interferon: Proteins produced by cells in response to infections, enhancing response against infections.
Interstitial Fluid: Fluid surrounding the cells, from which toxins are cleared during therapy.
Interstitium: The space between tissues where fluid and proteins accumulate.
Itchiness: An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that provokes a desire to scratch.
Idiopathic skin pathology: A skin condition with an unknown cause.
Insulin: A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
Insulin resistance: A condition in which cells do not respond effectively to insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.
Intolerances: Adverse reactions to substances that do not involve the immune system.
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Kidney Cancer: Cancer that originates in the kidneys, often causing symptoms such as blood in the urine, back pain, and weight loss.
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Lactate: A byproduct of anaerobic metabolism, especially during intense exercise, when the body converts glucose into energy without sufficient oxygen.
Latent Morbidity: Hidden or not yet apparent disease conditions.
Leukaemia: A type of cancer affecting blood and bone marrow.
Lichen Simplex: Also known as neurodermatitis,
Lymphatic System: A network involved in the removal of toxins and waste from the body.
Lactate: A substance produced by the body during intense exercise, which can accumulate in muscles and cause fatigue.
Leukaemia: A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.
Locomote: To move or travel from one place to another.
Lymphoma: A type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, affecting the body’s immune response.
Lung Cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the lungs, causing symptoms such as coughing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
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Major illness: A severe or life-threatening health condition that significantly affects a person’s quality of life.
Male pelvic congestion: A condition characterized by pain and swelling in the male pelvic area, often due to varicose veins.
Malignant Tumours: Cancerous growths that contraindicate cupping therapy.
Malondialdehyde: A marker of oxidative stress, malondialdehyde (MDA) is a byproduct of lipid peroxidation, used to measure the level of oxidative damage in cells and tissues.
Mastitis: Inflammation of breast tissue, commonly associated with breastfeeding.
Medicatiom: Likely a typo; it probably refers to “medication,” which are substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases.
Metalloproteinase: An enzyme that breaks down proteins and peptides, involved in tissue remodeling.
Medication: A substance used to treat or prevent disease, relieve symptoms, or otherwise alter physiological processes.
Medicinal Bloodletting: The historical practice of drawing blood to cure or prevent diseases, including leeches, venesection and therapeutic phlebotomy.
Melanoma: The most serious form of skin cancer, arising from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. It often appears as an unusual mole on the skin.
Mental Disorders: Severe psychiatric conditions, like manic unrest, contraindicating therapy.
Metabolism: The set of chemical reactions in living things that break down nutrients and convert them into energy.
Metabolic: Relating to or involving the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, such as energy production, waste elimination, and cell repair
Metabolites: Substances produced during metabolism, often targeted for removal in wet cupping therapy.
Metalloproteinase: An enzyme that breaks down proteins containing metal ions, such as collagen and other components of the extracellular matrix, playing a role in tissue remodeling and wound healing.
Micro-Capillary Dilation: The widening of small blood vessels, enhancing blood flow.
Micro-Circulatory System: The smallest blood vessels involved in nutrient and oxygen exchange.
Micro-vessel: the smallest blood vessels in the microcirculation of any organ tissues e.g. arterioles, venules, capillaries.
Microcirculation: The microcirculation is the circulation of the blood in the smallest blood vessels, i.e. the microvessels of the microvasculature present within organ tissues.
Migration (piercing): Piercing migration is the process of jewelry being pushed towards the top of the skin and out of the body. This can happen gradually or rapidly,
Muscle Relaxation/Invigoration: Relief of muscle tension and rejuvenation.
Myocardial Ischaemia: Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) or the sac surrounding the heart (pericarditis), which reduce the heart’s ability to pump blood and can cause chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, heart failure, arrhythmias, or sudden cardiac arrest.
Microvessel: Tiny blood vessels, such as capillaries, that play a crucial role in blood circulation.
Migration: The movement of cells, often during processes like tissue repair or immune response.
Myalgia: Muscle pain or soreness.
Myocardial: Pertaining to the heart muscle.
Myocardial infarction: A heart attack, occurring when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked.
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Natural Killer Cells: Immune cells that attack virus-infected and cancerous cells.
Nigella Sativa: A plant whose seeds are used for medicinal purposes, also known as black seed.
Nigella Sativa Oil: Oil derived from black seeds, recommended for post-treatment application.
Nitric Oxide: A compound released by endothelial cells, causing dilation of capillaries.
Nitric Oxide: A molecule that dilates blood vessels and has antimicrobial properties.
Natural therapy: Treatments that use natural methods or substances to promote health and healing.
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: A type of skin cancer that develops in the skin cells but is less likely to spread compared to melanoma. It includes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
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Observational Findings: Conclusions drawn from observing the outcomes of a procedure.
Oedema: Swelling caused by fluid retention, often contraindicating therapy.
OH&S Regulations: Occupational Health and Safety rules to ensure a safe working environment.
Occupational Hazards: Risks associated with the workplace that may cause harm.
Opioid Stimulation: The release of endogenous opioids during therapy, providing pain relief.
Organic impotence: Erectile dysfunction caused by physical factors like illness, injury, or disease.
Ovarian Cancer: Cancer that begins in the ovaries, causing symptoms like bloating, pelvic pain, and changes in bowel habits.
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Pain Relief/Reduction: Alleviation of pain or decrease in pain intensity.
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee): An injury to the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone, causing pain around the knee.
Pathological Substances: Harmful substances causing disease, removed during therapy.
Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot, causing heel pain.
Peer-Reviewed: Scientific literature evaluated by experts in the field before publication.
Perfusion: The process of delivering blood to the capillary bed in the biological tissue.
Phrenoplegia: Paralysis of the diaphragm, contraindicating therapy.
Post-Treatment: The period following a medical procedure or therapy.
Potentiate: To enhance or increase the effect of a substance or drug, often by interaction with another substance or drug.
Prevention: Actions taken to stop something from happening, especially disease.
Prophylaxis: Measures taken to prevent disease.
Prostaglandins: Lipid compounds that have hormone-like effects, involved in inflammation, removed during therapy.
Proteinaceous Waste: Protein waste products in the blood.
Purpura Haemorrhagica: A condition causing bleeding and purple spots on the skin
Pelvic vein: Blood vessels that drain blood from the pelvic region.
Pelvic vein incompetence: A condition where the pelvic veins do not function properly, leading to chronic pelvic pain.
Plasma: The liquid component of blood, containing water, salts, proteins, and various substances.
Police warrant: An official document authorizing law enforcement to take a specific action, such as conducting a search or making an arrest.
Potentiate: To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Prostate: A small gland that sits below the urethra and is responsible for producing seminal fluid.
Pregnancy: The condition of carrying one or more embryos or fetuses in the womb.
Proviruses: Viral genetic material that integrates into the DNA of a host cell and can remain dormant.
Puberty: The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
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Qi: In traditional Chinese medicine, Qi (chi) is the vital life force or energy believed to flow through living things, unproven to influence health and well-being.
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Red Blood Cells: Cells in the blood that carry oxygen to the body’s tissues.
Rejection: In medical terms, rejection refers to the immune systems response to a transplanted organ or tissue, recognizing it as foreign and attacking it.
Rebound effect: A phenomenon where symptoms return and may worsen after discontinuation of a treatment or drug, often as the body adjusts to the absence of the therapeutic agent.
Relief of Tension/Stress: Reduction of mental or physical stress.
Removal: The process of getting rid of abnormal substances such as red blood cells, inflammatory mediators, heavy metals, and toxins.
Restoration: The act of returning reticuloendothelial cells to their natural activity levels.
Reticuloendothelial Cells: Cells involved in immune responses, enhanced by therapy
Rebound effect: A return of symptoms that were suppressed or controlled by treatment, often in a more intense form.
Recurrent: Occurring repeatedly or frequently.
Retroviruses: A group of viruses that insert their genetic material into the host cell’s DNA.
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: Inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder, resulting in pain and reduced range of motion.
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Senna Purge: A method to cleanse the bowel, possibly enhancing cupping therapy effectiveness.
Sepsis: (blood poisoning) the body’s reaction to a blood-borne infection that causes inflammation, organ damage and blood clots
Serological: Pertaining to serum, the liquid part of the blood.
Serology: The study of blood serum, focusing on immune responses.
Sero-Clearance: The removal of toxins from the serum in interstitial fluid.
Serum:
Serum Fluid: The liquid part of the blood that remains after clotting.
Sinusoidal Capillaries: Capillaries with large gaps, allowing red blood cells to escape under stress.
Shoulder Impingement: Compression of the shoulder tendons between bones, leading to pain and inflammation.
Spondylitis: Inflammation of one or more bones in the spine that leads to severe chronic pain and discomfort.
Sprains and Strains: Injuries to ligaments (sprains) or muscles/tendons (strains), typically due to overstretching or tearing.
Static Blood: Blood that is not circulating and is targeted for removal in wet cupping therapy.
Static Extravascular Blood: Blood trapped outside the blood vessels within the tissues.
Stimulation: The triggering of endogenous opioids and interferon production (in context of WCT).
Substance P: A neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain signals to the central nervous system, playing a role in inflammation and pain perception.
Superficial Cuts: Small, shallow cuts made on the skin during wet cupping therapy.
Suction: The process of using cups to create a vacuum on the skin, drawing blood to the surface.
Suction Component: The part of cupping therapy where suction is applied to the skin.
Suction Cups: Devices used in cupping therapy to create suction on the skin.
Superficial Cuts: Small, shallow incisions made during wet cupping therapy.
Superficial Cuts: Small, superficial incisions made in the epidermis during wet cupping therapy.
Specialist: A medical doctor who has completed advanced training in a specific field of medicine.
Spasms: Involuntary contractions of muscles.
Spinal disc prolapse: A condition where the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing.
Spontaneous regression: The decrease in size or complete disappearance of a disease, such as cancer, without treatment.
Syncope: Temporary loss of consciousness, commonly known as fainting.
Syphilis: A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact.
Support: The maintenance and correction of micro-capillary circulation integrity.
Syphilis: sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which can progress through several stages if untreated, affecting various organs and tissues.
Sympathovagal: Refers to the interaction between the sympathetic and vagus (parasympathetic) nervous systems, which together regulate heart rate, digestion, and other autonomic functions.
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Tactile therapy: Therapeutic treatment that involves touch to relieve pain or promote healing.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Painful inflammation of the tendons that attach to the outer part of the elbow, usually caused by overuse.
Tendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon, commonly caused by overuse or injury.
Terminal: Referring to an illness that is expected to lead to death
Tissue Perfusion: The flow of blood through the tissues, improved by therapy.
Therapeutic Phlebotomy (phlebotomy therapy): A medical procedure in which blood is removed from the body to treat certain blood disorders like polycythemia vera or hemochromatosis
Therapeutic Nature: The healing characteristics of a treatment or procedure.
Therapeutic Process: A series of steps in a therapy aimed at healing or treating a condition.
Thrombosis:
Toxins: Harmful substances that accumulate in the body.
Tuberculosis: A contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs.
Tinnitus: The perception of noise or ringing in the ears, which may be caused by damage to the ear, exposure to loud noise, or other medical conditions.
Trypanosoma brucei: A parasitic protozoa responsible for African sleeping sickness, transmitted by the tsetse fly, and causing symptoms such as fever, headaches, joint pains, and neurological issues.
Tympanitis (Otitis Media): Inflammation or infection of the middle ear, often causing ear pain, fever, and difficulty hearing.
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Undesired Elements: Defective red blood cells, inflammatory mediators, and toxins removed during cupping.
Uric acid: A purine based by-product that dissolves in the blood and is released from the body via urine.
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Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptides: Peptides that have various functions including the dilation of blood vessels.
Vascular System: The network of blood vessels in the body.
Vasodilation: The widening of blood vessels, increasing blood flow.
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Xeroderma: A condition characterized by abnormally dry skin
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Clinical Practice Policies & Important Information
Child Policy
- No Children Allowed:
- Policy Statement: Due to the nature of my service and the clinical environment in which it is provided, I cannot accommodate children in the treatment area. My clinical room (setup) is designed to ensure a serene and professional atmosphere for my clients, which could be disrupted by the presence of children.
- Explanation: This policy ensures that all clients receive their treatments in a calm and focused environment, which is essential for the effectiveness of wet cupping therapy. It also mitigates any safety risks associated with having children in a space not designed for their presence.
- Exceptions:
- Emergency Situations: If a client faces an emergency situation where childcare arrangements fall through, please contact me in advance. While I generally cannot accommodate children, I may be able to reschedule the appointment to a more convenient time, or work something else out.
- Special Needs: In rare cases where a client has a special circumstance that necessitates bringing a child, prior approval from my side is required. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Alternative Arrangements:
- Family or Friends: A chaperone is alright to come along and look after the child(ren) at the sitting couches outside whilst the client gets their treatment done.
- Communication:
- Clear Information: Ensure this policy is communicated clearly on your website, in appointment confirmation emails, and during the booking process. This helps clients plan accordingly and avoids any inconvenience or misunderstandings.
- Client Comfort and Safety:
- Focus on Clients: The primary goal is to maintain a professional, comfortable, and safe environment for all clients. Distractions or safety concerns can compromise the quality of the therapy provided.
Proof of ID Policy
To confirm the identity and age of clients undergoing treatments
Acceptable forms of ID:
- Driving Licence
- Medicare
Zero Tolerance Policy
Unacceptable behaviour is not defined but some examples are given below:
- Offensive or abusive language, verbal abuse and swearing
- Loud and intrusive conversation
- Unwanted or abusive remarks
- Negative, malicious or stereotypical comments
- Threats or risk of serious injury to a member of staff, fellow clients or visitors
- Bullying, victimisation or intimidation
- Unreasonable behaviour and non-cooperation
- Any destruction of or damage to property
Note – It is important to remember that such behaviour can be either in person, over the phone, via SMS, e-mail or any other form of communication.
Photography & Videography
Visitors and patients to the clinic are strictly not allowed any photography and videography of the clinic, including its contents, equipment, and of myself.
I am unable to accommodate more than one visitor accompanying patients in my clinic. Subject to change, availability, a reasonable need and my personal discretion.
1P Metered parking is available in the front car park of Dawson House Business Centre, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Service Guarantee
Your satisfaction is my highest priority. If you have any questions or concerns following treatment, you may send me a text with your name, ID, details of treatment and the specific concern you have, and I will do my best to get back to you.
Other Clinic Policies
Please also check Treatment Contraindications before booking treatments.
Disability Access
Dear clients
My business centre has no disability access as of yet. If you have mobility or disability concerns, please call me at 0413004986 at first instance so I can arrange for alternative arrangements at the business centre. The address is 15 Dawson St S, 3350, Ballarat Central. The reception number is (03) 9834 6789.
