Lecture 1 Energetics Flashcards
List the 4 forms of traditional medicine developed in ancient times
- Ayurveda
- Chinese Medcine
- Galenic medicine
- Unani Tibb
What do the 4 traditional approaches have in common?
Energetics
A balance of all qualities is important for good health, but.…… leads to…… and disease.
- imbalance
- excesses
Signs of excess heat
Inflammation, burning, anger, -itis, redness
Causes if heat excess
Refine sugar, alchol, stimulants, hot foods, hot climate
Signs of excess cold
Poor circulation, fatigue, contraction, stiffness, low metabolism, weak digestion
Causes of cold
Bitter herbs, cold climates, iced drinks, to much raw
Signs of dry
Stiff, dry, joints, constipation(dry colon), gas and bloating, anxiety.
Causes of dry
Astringent herbs, windy climates, gas forming legumes, diuretic herbs.
Signs of moisture
Weight gain, fluid retention, mucous, lymphatic congestion
Cause of excess moisture
Wet climates, dairy, gluten, high water content fruit and veg
For food health we must restore and maintain energetics, leaning towards.…. And.…..
Warmth and moisture
What to reduce for excess heat?
Spices and stimulants
What do we focus on for heat?
Bitter, raw foods and salads
When do yo I treat heat with warm?
Acute fever (like treats like)
What to reduce for excess cold?
Bitter herbs, raw foods , salads
What to focus on for excess cold?
Warning and stimulating herbs
What would small amounts of bitter herbs be ok for excess cold?
Stimulate digestion and metabolism
Things to avoid for dry?
Astringent herbs (tanins) and diuretics
What to focus on for dry?
Moistening and mucilagions herbs
Things to avoid for excess moisture
Water, mucliahions, smoothies, dairy
What to focus on with excess moisture?
Drying, astringent herbs, legumes, crunchy foods,
What is our Constitution?
Constitution is based on what energetic we are balanced by.
