Energetics

Question 1

What are the 4 fundamental qualities of energetics?

Answer 1

Heat
Cold
Dryness
Moisture

Question 2

What are signs and conditions associated with excess heat?

Answer 2

Redness, inflammation, acute infection, loose stools, overexcitement, irritability, anger
Any condition ending ‘itis’, hypertension, RA, autoimmunity, acid reflux, menopause, IBD

Question 3

What are signs and conditions associated with excess cold?

Answer 3

Pale, cold, weak digestion, tiredness, low motivation

Poor circulation, poor digestion, menstrual cramps, hypothyroidism, weight gain, poor memory, depression

Question 4

What are signs and conditions associated with excess dryness?

Answer 4

Weight loss, dry skin, gas, bloating

Osteoarthritis, dry, flaking itchy skin, dandruff, constipation, anxiety, insomnia

Question 5

What are signs and conditions associated with excess moisture?

Answer 5

weight gain, fluid retention, watery discharge, mucus, lumps and cysts
Obesity, oedema, cysts, thick phlegm, wet cough, excess sweating.

Question 6

Which energetic is most likely in teenagers?

Answer 6

Heat
Reduce hot drinks, spicy foods and stimulants
Increase salads, raw food, green smoothies

Question 7

Which energetic is most likely in mature?

Answer 7

Dryness
reduce light foods, legumesand starchy grains
increase soups, stews, high water content veg, chia, nut milks

Question 8

Which energetic is most likely in old?

Answer 8

Cold
Reduce cold drinks, raw and bitter foods
Increase soups, stews, mild spices