Energetic qualities Flashcards
Heat
Manifests in a warm body temperature.
transformative processes such as digestion, hormones, mental creativity, hormones. Good circulation and body heat, strong digestion.
present as; red lesions.
Hot summer
Hot food and drinks
chilli
ginger
garlic
rosemary
thyme
alcohol
coffee
chocolate
chilli
cayenne
Stimulates circulation and digestion
oily foods such as; red meats and stimulants such as coffee.
excess heat: burning sensation, inflammation, acute infection. cystitis, sinusitis and ulcers.
reduce excess heat by reducing hot foods, drinks and red meat also oily foods. increase salads, raw foods and smoothies.
stir fry, steam, slow-cook, bake and roast.
- Dont have excess hot spices
- focus on raw cooking foods, bitter tastes and green smoothies.
Cold
manifests in body structures, stability, resilience and reliability. firm tissues, strong bones and muscles.
raw foods, smoothies and sushi.
present as; pale skin, cold extremities, slow wound healing.
excess cold: pale and cold, weak digestion, muscle spasm and tiredness, low motivation. conditions such as; poor circulation and low appetite.
reduce refrigerated and frozen foods. iced drinks, too many cold, raw and bitter leafy foods. increase warm herbs and spices such as fresh ginger, cumin, rosemary, thyme and black pepper.
blending, sprouting, food served at room temperature.
- keep away from refrigerated foods, raw, leafy greens,
focus on; stews, soups, spices and cooked foods.
Dryness
manifests in nerve impulses, lightness of the body, mental speed. healthy nerve impulses, lightness, agility and adaptability.
presents as; dry skin, psoriasis and itchy skin.
biscuits, rice cakes, legumes, cinnamon, green tea.
excess dryness
weight loss, dry skin, mucous, membranes, gas, bloating, hyperactivity. conditions can be; osteoarthritis, itchy skin, IBS, kidney stones, anxiety, insomnia.
increase fluids, soups, broths, high water content fruit and vegetables. nut milks.
food served via; grilling, baking and dry roasting.
–avoid biscuits, oat cakes, green tea, cinnamon. Focus on high water content stews and smoothies.
increase– soups, smoothies and linseeds.
Moisture
manifests in our bodily fluids. mucous membranes, transportation of nutrients. feelings of love and contentment.
presents as; allergic hives, weeping skin lesions. Hay fever
porridge
soup
high water content
fruit and vegetables -melon
okra
linseeds
aloe vera
excess moisture:
signs, weight gain, fluid retention, watery discharges, mucus, lethargy, nausea, lumps and cysts.
conditions; obesity, oedema, benign tumours, cysts, candida, hay fever.
Reduce; dairy, cucumber, melon, refined sugar, cold smoothies, okra and bananas. increase; dry, light, crunchy foods, green tea, cinnamon, ginger.
increase; whole grains, buckwheat, green tea and ginger.
food served via boiling, steaming, soups, smoothies. Add ginger.
avoid smoothies and soups.
gluten and dairy
crunchy foods.
yin
Cooling and hydrating foods. Used to balance the heat or dryness. leafy greens, watery fruit, melon and celery. excess yin: strong signs of cold Deficiency: fever, dry throat, night sweats,
yang
warming, drying or moving
used to balance excess cold or dampness.
soups stews, dahls, porridge.
excess yang red face, migraines and high blood pressure.
deficiency= tired, chilly and low libido.
teenage years
dominated by heat
reduce hot foods
increase smoothies, raw salads and green smoothies.
mature years
dominated by dryness
reduce; light foods like biscuits and legumes
increase; soups, stews and smoothies.
older years
dominated by coldness
digestive power weakens, circulation reduces and the feeling of coldness becomes more powerful.
reduce; frozen foods such as smoothies and sushi.
increase; warm spiced foods and drinks.
Seasons and energetics
spring is dominated by moisture. reduce; dairy increase; vegetables summer is dominated by heat reduce; red meat increase; green smoothies. autumn is dominated by dryness reduce; dry foods increase; hearty soups and stews and licorice. winter is dominated by cold. reduce; frozen foods increase; warm cooked stews.
hot constitution
fiery disposition, motivated and energetic.
prone to inflammation, stress, irritability and anger
diet: reduce oily foods, red meat, chemical additives.
increase; cool water, raw foods and leafy greens.
cold constitution
cool, composed steady nature.
weak digestion, spasmodic pains, tense muscles, low mood
reduce: frozen foods, ices drinks,
increase; warm drinks, cooled foods, spices such as ginger.
dry constitution
quick light and adaptable nature.
stiff joints, gas and bloating.
reduce; legumes, starchy grains, green tea
increase; stews, smoothies, liquorice.
Moist constitution
calm, reliable, loving nature.
weight gain
reduce; dairy, refined sugar
increase; warm, spicy foods whole grains.
ascending foods
hot foods, hot spices, alcohol, chocolate, coffee and sugar. broccoli and methods are stir-frying and dry-roasting.
depression, diarrhoea and sadness
