As we age, we suffer from increased accumulation of toxins, stemming from poor diet and lifestyle, pharmaceutical drugs, pesticides, insecticides and other chemicals in our fruits, vegetables and meat, environmental pollutants and chemicals. Hijama is said to stimulate the bone marrow to produce new, healthier blood. It increases blood circulation as well as pain reduction – areas of chronic pain often have localized areas of blood stagnation. This exercise helps with the improved circulation. Inverted Hijama applies a mild vacuum on the skin which improves concentration of plasma within the capillary bed during venous drainage and partially draws blood into the tissue spaces reducing congestion at various levels along the arteriolar-capillary continuum .