Imtiyaaz Naturopathic Herbalcy

14/08/2025

12/08/2025

WHY PATIENTS URINATE MORE FREQUENTLY AFTER HIJAMAH (WET CUPPING THERAPY)

Quite often patients feel the need for frequent urination after Systematic Hijamah (Wet Cupping Therapy-WCT). This a common and generally a benign response and subsides after a few days.
Outlined below are some of the reasons as to why this occurs.

1. Increased Lymphatic Drainage

Hijamah stimulates the lymphatic system, which helps clear excess fluid and waste from tissues.

The fluid mobilized from the interstitial space enters the bloodstream and is then filtered by the kidneys hence the increased urine production it is basically a flushing action.

2. Improved Circulation

Hijamah enhances venous return and circulation, helping move stagnant fluids back into the bloodstream.

This sudden increase in blood volume reaching the kidneys prompts them to excrete more urine.

3. Release of Toxins and Metabolites.

Hijamah removes obstructions from the blood vessels and the lymphatic channels and facilitates in mobilizing metabolic byproducts (e.g., lactic acid and other static hormones).

Your body may respond by increasing fluid turnover to flush out these compounds — leading to more urination.

4. Relaxation and Parasympathetic Activation

Hijamah not only removed toxins but also activates the parasympathetic nervous system (“rest and digest” mode).

This can increase activity in the bladder and kidneys, promoting urination.

5. You May Be Hydrated More

Many therapists recommend drinking water before and after Hijamah treatment, and you may do this instinctively — which naturally increases urine output.

There are other more complexed deep rooted physiological aspects that cause the passing of urine more frequently.
In general a patient may p*e more after Hijamah treatment because the body is mobilizing and clearing fluid more efficiently due to better circulation, lymphatic flow, and nervous system relaxation.

11/08/2025

FAST FOOD, FAST DEATH.

Most of the chronic diseases troubling Nigerians today didn’t come from our soil.

They came from our silence.
From the things we stopped eating.
From the foods we abandoned in our pursuit of status.

We had everything.

Bitterleaf and ogbono.
Acha, ofada, tigernuts, baobab, African oil bean, locust beans.
We fermented, roasted, sun-dried, and slow-cooked meals that healed the gut and kept the liver sharp.

But somehow, someone convinced us that the very foods that kept our ancestors alive were dirty, local, primitive, and “not balanced.”

And that’s where the problem began.

Walk into most homes in Lagos or Abuja today and ask a child, “What did you eat for breakfast?”
The common answers? Bread and tea. Cornflakes and milk. Chocolate-spread sandwich.

Pap, yam and oil, abacha, moi moi, or okpa have now been reduced to “village food.”
Yet these were the same meals that built strong teeth, fertile wombs, and clean arteries for generations.

So what really changed?

It wasn’t just colonialism, it was mental colonization.
The kind that continues today through food ads, Western medical policy templates, and shelves stacked with boxed and packaged meals.

And now we’re seeing the results:
confused diets, weak immunity, hormonal disruption, stunted metabolism, and chronic inflammation from childhood.

We’ve even changed how often we eat.
People now eat three to four times a day while moving less than 1,000 steps daily.
They wake, sit in traffic, sit at work, get home, sit again, and still believe they must eat something every few hours to “stay strong.”

Our ancestors walked to the stream, tilled the ground, fetched firewood, ground melon with stones, and trekked markets on foot.
Their meals were earned. Their digestion was natural. Their energy, clean.

Today, we mistake laziness for luxury.
We stop our children from sweating and call it love.
We buy them sugar-coated snacks, fast food, and flavoured drinks thinking it’s care.
Meanwhile, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and fatty liver are already developing quietly in many under-18s.

Open the average Nigerian fridge today.
Soda. Instant noodles. Sausages. Ice cream. Bread. Yoghurts with corn syrup. Chocolates.
All ultra-processed. All pro-inflammatory. All slowly damaging the brain, liver, and gut microbiome.

Professor Carlos Monteiro, from the University of São Paulo, coined the term ultra-processed foods in 2009.
He warned that these items are not merely unhealthy, they are industrially modified substances designed to be addictive and nutrient-empty.

And he was right.

In 2023, The British Medical Journal published a sweeping review of 45 meta-analyses covering 9 million participants.
The results?
Clear associations between ultra-processed food consumption and 32 major health problems, including cardiovascular disease, depression, type 2 diabetes, and premature death.

But in Nigeria, these same foods are branded as premium.
Imported equals superior.
Processed equals civilized.
And native equals backward.

Even worse, our policymakers follow the same logic.

Most African dietary guidelines are borrowed from the U.S. Food Pyramid or British medical templates.
We wait for WHO, CDC, or USDA to validate the food growing in our backyard.
We ignore the science our grandmothers lived by, science rooted in soil, in climate, in memory.

This is not just a public health issue.
It is a cultural amnesia.

The late Prof. Catherine Acholonu once said, “Our ancestors did not just eat to fill their stomachs they ate to align with nature.”
That’s not superstition.
That’s bio-adaptive nutrition.
That’s metabolic intelligence passed down across time.

And yet, we now look for imported keto kits, foreign wellness apps, and pharmaceutical supplements to solve problems that our food heritage already knows how to prevent.

Dr. Barry Popkin of the University of North Carolina described this global shift as the Nutrition Transition.
He divided it into five stages.
Africa, right now, is in Stage 4—marked by excessive sugar, seed oils, refined flour, and sedentary living.
What comes next is an epidemic of degenerative diseases.

So let’s be clear:
We’re not just eating wrong.
We’re thinking wrong.

You don’t eat what’s trending, you eat what your DNA understands.
You eat to reduce inflammation.
You eat to support your organs, not to stuff your fridge.

And when sickness finally knocks, the options are fewer.
That’s why prevention is no longer advice, it’s survival.

Self-care is no longer luxury, it’s a return to memory.

The healthiest food you can ever eat is the food your ancestors survived on.
It’s coded in your enzymes.
It’s aligned with your gut flora.
It’s built into your bones.

Eat with sense. Not with shame.
Protect your children from food confusion.
Let them grow up knowing that agidi is not lesser than croissant, and that ogi can nourish better than milk from a tin.

We don’t need another diet plan.
We need cultural clarity.
We don’t need to import everything.
We need to remember.

Because what kept us alive for 1,000 years is not backward,
…it’s what will save us now.

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10/08/2025

A landmark review finds no scientific evidence that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance.

A major umbrella review led by researchers at University College London has found no convincing evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels or reduced serotonin activity. Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the study analyzed decades of research across several major fields and concluded that the long-standing “chemical imbalance” theory lacks scientific support. This challenges the core rationale behind the widespread use of antidepressants like SSRIs, which are believed to work by correcting low serotonin. The review suggests that the popularity of this theory may have contributed to the massive increase in antidepressant prescriptions despite the absence of biological proof.

The findings also raise concerns about how this serotonin theory may shape public perception and treatment decisions.

With up to 90% of people believing depression stems from a chemical imbalance, researchers warn that this misconception can discourage recovery optimism and reliance on non-drug treatments.

Moreover, some evidence points to antidepressants possibly lowering serotonin levels over time, highlighting a need for transparency and new approaches to mental health care.

The authors advocate for a shift in focus toward addressing life stressors, trauma, and social factors through therapy and lifestyle interventions rather than pharmacological solutions alone.

Source: Moncrieff, J., Cooper, R. E., Stockmann, T., Amendola, S., Hengartner, M. P., & Horowitz, M. A. (2022). The serotonin theory of depression: A systematic umbrella review of the evidence. Molecular Psychiatry

09/08/2025

Understanding Ni**le Discharge: What the Colors Mean

If many women follow the right approach and seek early medical attention, many would survive breast cancer. Similarly, women with a history of hyperprolactinemia could have prevented infertility issues with timely treatment.

- Clear or milky discharge: This can be normal during breastfeeding or due to hormonal fluctuations. However, if you're not breastfeeding or experiencing hormonal changes, it could be related to a prolactin imbalance or certain medications.

- Yellow or green discharge: This color discharge might indicate an infection, such as mastitis, or a blocked duct. If you notice a foul odor or pain, seek medical attention.

- Brown or bloody discharge: This can be a sign of a more serious issue, such as a ductal papilloma or, in rare cases, breast cancer. It's crucial to consult a healthcare professional if you notice bloody or brown discharge.

If you experience unusual ni**le discharge, don't panic. Instead:

1. Consult a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your doctor or a breast specialist. They'll assess your symptoms, perform a physical examination, and may recommend further testing.
2. Get tested: Your healthcare provider might recommend imaging tests, such as a mammogram or ultrasound, or a ductogram to evaluate the discharge and also hormonal profile.
3. Follow treatment recommendations: Depending on the underlying cause, treatment might include antibiotics, hormonal therapies, or surgical intervention.

08/08/2025

🧠 MINDSET SURGERY – Healing Starts Within

Many of us are walking around with hidden scars — emotional wounds, silent pain, and past experiences we rarely speak about. These scars may not have been our fault. Maybe someone hurt you. Maybe life threw things at you that you didn’t deserve. And yes, you have every right to feel what you feel.

But here’s a truth I’ve learned the hard way: the healing is still your responsibility.

No one is coming to do the inner work for you. No one else can carry the weight of your past or rewrite your story but YOU. At some point, you must choose to stop bleeding on people who didn’t cut you. You must choose to take charge of your healing — not because those who hurt you deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve freedom.

✨ This is what Mindset Surgery is all about — cutting away limiting beliefs, stitching up old wounds, and rewiring how we think, feel, and see ourselves.

If you’re tired of being stuck in the same emotional cycles…
If you’re ready to break free from the pain of your past…
If you know it’s time to heal and grow…

Then Mindset Surgery is for you.
This is your call to rise, to own your healing, and to become your best self — emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Let this post be your reminder:
“The scars you hide might not be your fault… but the healing is your responsibility

07/08/2025

🚨 A new study shows CT scans may cause over 100,000 cancer cases a year.

The authors say that the widespread use of CT scans could be contributing to a hidden public health crisis.

According to research published in JAMA Internal Medicine, CT scans performed in 2023 may lead to more than 103,000 future cancer cases in the U.S.—roughly five percent of all annual cancer diagnoses.

The risk is especially concerning for children and older adults, who are more vulnerable to the long-term effects of radiation exposure.

With nearly 93 million scans conducted last year alone, the findings raise urgent questions about how and when this powerful diagnostic tool is used.

While CT scans are often essential for identifying life-threatening conditions, the study highlights the need for more cautious and deliberate use—particularly for abdominal and pelvic scans, which were linked to the highest projected cancer risk.

Researchers urge healthcare providers to weigh the benefits against potential harms and consider alternative imaging when appropriate. For patients, this means being informed about when scans are truly necessary, potentially reducing avoidable radiation exposure and the preventable cancers that could follow.

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The overuse of CT scans could cause over 100,000 cases of cancer in the US – with almost 10,000 cases in children, researchers have warned.

05/08/2025

💧The Tear That Could Save Thousands: Camel Tears vs. Snake Venom 🐍

In the sweltering deserts of India, scientists may have uncovered one of the most extraordinary medical breakthroughs of our time—not in a lab, but in the eye of a camel.

A single drop of camel tears, it turns out, might hold the power to neutralize the venom of 26 different snake species. This discovery is more than just a biological marvel—it's a potential lifesaver for the 58,000 people who die annually from snakebites in India alone.

Researchers injected camels with venom from the saw-scaled viper, one of the deadliest snakes in the region. The result? Their immune systems produced powerful antibodies—found not only in their blood but also in their tears. These antibodies didn't just fight venom—they obliterated it, blocking deadly effects like hemorrhaging and blood clotting.

What makes camel-derived antivenom special? 🧬 More heat-stable than traditional antivenoms
✅ Less likely to cause allergic reactions
🌍 Easier to store and transport, especially in rural clinics
🐫 Offers economic hope to camel-rearing communities

We're still awaiting p*er-reviewed validation and human trials, but if confirmed, this could mark a revolution in emergency medicine—and a new chapter in how we view the animals we've lived alongside for millennia.

💭 LESSON: Sometimes, the answer to our deadliest problems lies in the most unexpected places. Nature, in her quiet wisdom, hides her cures where we least think to look.

💬 “Don’t underestimate the silent ones. Even a tear can turn the tide.”

04/08/2025

For cancer patients:

Soursop tea 3x daily

Apricot kernel as many as 10 per day, spread out over the day

Imtiyaz cold pressed black seed oil, 1 teaspoon per day

03/08/2025

There’s a helpful way to understand anxiety. Think of your body as a container of sensations, feelings, and thoughts. The brain is a meaning-making machine, so when there’s an uncomfortable sensation (often in the chest or gut), the brain tries to explain it by creating alarming thoughts. This is a survival instinct given to us by Allah swt, our emotional brain senses danger, and the rational brain tries to decode it.

In OCD, the painful body sensation often comes first, then the brain generates thoughts to make sense of it, which then trigger compulsions. But in reality, thoughts and compulsions are just ways to escape the discomfort felt in the body at that moment.

If you pause and just feel , without escaping into thoughts, you’ll notice physical sensations: tightness, restlessness, heaviness, emptiness. When you don’t react, judge, or run from them, you start to hear what they’re trying to say. Often, it’s buried emotional pain, long ignored, asking for attention, validation, or to have an emotional need met. When you give space to these feelings, the anxiety starts to ease.

This is part of the beautiful design Allah ﷻ created within us — nothing He placed in your body or emotions is without wisdom. The sensations, even when painful, are messengers, not threats. If we approach them with curiosity and trust in His plan instead of fear, we start to hear what He wants us to notice, heal, or attend to.

Overthinking is often just underfeeling. Once you learn to reverse that loop , by feeling instead of escaping _chronic anxiety begins to dissolve. It takes time, because you’ve spent years avoiding your emotions. But trust that nothing you feel is irrational. Allah does not create anything in vain. He is Al-Hakeem (The Most Wise). What’s irrational is the brain’s attempt to keep us safe by obsessively reminding us of threats that aren’t really here.

You can support this process by using your breath — another tool given to us by Allah swt to regulate our nervous system. Slow, conscious breathing can anchor you back into your body when anxiety makes you float away. It's a way of grounding yourself in the present, in the body Allah entrusted you with.

It takes a lot of time to reverse these patterns, but once you learn to consistently opt for a different response, it comes naturally. The brain, by Allah’s mercy, is neuroplastic, it can be rewired. Your emotional world is not fixed; it's moldable. And healing is not just psychological, it's deeply spiritual too - a return to feeling, trusting, and aligning with what Allah has already built within you.