BACKGROUND Although cupping remains a popular treatment modality worldwide, its efficacy for most diseases, including hypertension, has not been scientifically evaluated. OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine the efficacy of wet-cupping for high blood pressure, and the incidence of the procedure's side effects in the intervention group. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS AND INTERVENTIONS This is a ra...

Regimental therapy is an established therapeutic modalities now. special technique /physical methods of treatment to improve the constitution body by removing waste materials and improving defense mechanism protect health. In other words these are best known “detoxification methods”. Therapeutic approach in Unani system Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer (Regimental therapy), Ilaj-bil-Giza (Dietotherapy), Ilaj-b...

BACKGROUND The self-treatment with complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) in chronic diseases is portraying an expanding trend worldwide. Yet, little is known concerning patients' motives to use CAM in the control of blood pressure. OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the self-use of CAM in the management of hypertension and explore patients' attitudes, perceived benefits, and disclo...