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Child "Bile"? The child has a naturally strong physique. Has a well-developed muscular system, stable weight.? Milk teeth erupt early.? Urine has a rich straw-yellow color, stool is mushy.? Active, energetic,

Baby "Slime"? The child is of a large, loose build and gains weight easily.? Teeth erupt late.? Urine is cloudy, the child is prone to constipation.? Calm, patient, laziness manifests itself physically.? Skin – pale, smooth, soft, moist to the touch.?

Man "Bile"? I am a man of strong build, stocky, I have iron health.? Weight is stable, tendency to be overweight is slight. I have a strong character, a cool disposition, I am an energetic, strong-willed man.? By nature I am a doer, a workaholic. I am a careerist in

Man "Slime"? I am a man of large build, tall.? I'm gaining weight quickly. I've never been particularly thin.? I have a calm character, a peaceful disposition, I am a patient, seasoned man.? By nature I am a contemplator, an observer.? I don't like things that are too noisy

Woman "Bile"? I am an energetic, emotional woman with a strong, decisive character.? I have a high performance level. I restore my strength and energy after sleep or a short rest.? I am distinguished by purposefulness, activity, I do not like to sit idle or

Woman "Slime"? I am a patient, calm woman with a soft, balanced character.? I need a good long rest to recuperate.? I am used to doing everything carefully, slowly, and am capable of long-term concentration of attention and effort to complete it.

In Tibetan medicine, types of people are usually distinguished depending on the predominance of a particular dosha in a person: a person of Wind, Mucus and Bile. It is not so often that you meet a person with a pure predominance of a specific life principle.

Mixed types predominate.

Such as: Wind-Bile, Bile-Slime, Wind-Slime, Wind-Bile-Slime. Let's look at the main types of people according to Tibetan medicine.

Let's consider the type of person with the predominant life principle of Wind (the nervous system dominates).

Such people are tall or short and thin. They are easy-going, very sociable, emotional, and have frequent mood swings. In modern medicine, such people are usually called ectomorphs, and in Ayurveda this type of constitution is called Vata.

Gaining weight is given to such people with great difficulty, but they lose it without problems. Such people are capable of a strong, confident start, but at the same time they get tired quickly, however, they are able to quickly restore the wasted energy. They have a fast metabolism, so energy from food is instantly absorbed. Such people move and talk a lot, so they are always active and have no problems with being overweight. Among the foods, Wind people prefer sweet, sour and bitter foods. With age, your physique does not change and you can wear the same size clothes as in your youth. The main problem of people with this structural type is that they have a mobile and not always stable nervous system. Such people need to learn to restrain their negative emotions and see only positive moments in life. Wind people usually have thin hair and thin skin that is prone to dryness, so there is a risk of early wrinkles. Such people need to be careful in sports, because... there is a predisposition to muscle pain and problems in the joints and muscles.

Such people never have problems with excess weight, even in old age, so the people of Vetra are not at risk of chronic diseases associated with excess weight.

Let's consider people with the dominant type of constitution Mucus (Kapha in Ayurveda).

Such people have the largest body type, they are strong and resilient. Usually tall. In the modern classification of physiologists, the physique of such people is similar to endomorphs. Such people are calm and balanced. They have good patience, a cheerful character, and they are optimists in life. Slime people have a slow metabolism, so they live long lives. These people are slow and not verbose, blood circulation is slow, the veins are small and deep. These are rather pragmatic and conservative people, although they are sentimental and emotionally sensitive.

Such people have thick, oily, soft skin with large pores. Therefore, wrinkles are rare. However, if there is excess fat, the skin can sag. If such a person suddenly begins to gain weight, stretch marks may form.

Typically, such people have excellent health, have good, healthy sleep, and have a large supply of vitality and energy. However, Mucus people are lazy by nature and if laziness progresses, excess mucus begins to accumulate. As a result, such a person begins to gain weight sharply. In this case, the doctor needs to pay attention to the daily routine of such a person - how and how much he works and rests, what food he eats. If such a person feels heaviness, it is more difficult for him to move and do work. This may indicate that you need to take specific measures and adjust your diet and physical activity.

The main problem of Mucus people is eating junk food and overeating, which results in obesity.

People of bile (Pitta in Ayurvedic lore) are usually of average height and normal build.

Such people are enterprising, diligent, and very demanding of themselves and others. They have a very agile mind, so they are good organizers and strategists, and have developed leadership abilities. They also have high energy, are purposeful, intelligent, and active. They have a good physique, without sharp fluctuations in weight. They have excellent blood supply and warm extremities. By body type, people of this constitution are more like a mesomorph.

People with this constitution have a pleasant, loud voice, so it is easy for them to manage people and defend their position. They are hardy and peaceful in nature. However, when bile is indignant, such people begin to get irritated for any reason and experience excessive demands and aggressiveness towards others.

People with Bile often have diseases of the skin, liver, cardiovascular system, and gallstones. Such people need to learn to manage themselves and channel their energy in a positive direction, then harmony and health will come to their lives.

If you watch your diet and lead a healthy lifestyle, then the three constitutions will be your support and support in life.

Characteristics of the Wind type (Tib. rLung)

A person of Wind constitution has: light, thin build, quick reaction, irregular appetite and digestion. He is a light sleeper and often experiences insomnia. Imagination is developed, he quickly assimilates new knowledge, but also easily forgets it, and is prone to anxiety. There is a tendency to constipation, fatigue, a tendency to overexertion, and impetuous manifestation of mental and physical energy.

The main quality of Wind is “variability”. People belonging to the Wind type are unpredictable and much less stereotypical than Bile and Slime, but the diversity in their sizes, shapes, moods and actions is also one of their distinguishing features. In people of this type, mental and physical energy is released in spurts, they are fickle. They tend to feel hungry at any time of the day or night. Falling asleep at any time of the night, skipping meals and generally leading an irregular lifestyle. Experience short-lived feelings and quickly forget them; walk quickly.

This type of person has the weakest build; he is characterized by narrow shoulders and hips. Some people of the Wind type have difficulty gaining weight or do not gain weight at all, suffer from chronic thinness, others are distinguished by pleasant grace and flexibility. Although people of this type often have extremely different appetites, they can all eat anything without gaining weight. However, for some of them, body weight may vary greatly with age; they can be lean and lanky in their youth, and then become overweight in adulthood.

Deviations from the physical norm result from an excess of Wind - arms and legs can be either too large for a given organism, or too small, just like teeth; Wind also has an irregular taste. Although most people belonging to this type are well-built, saber-shaped legs, club feet, curvature of the spine (scoliosis), and eyes that are too close or too far set often accompany it.

The bones may be either too narrow or too long and wide. In many representatives of this type, the joints, tendons and veins are too large, since the layer of subcutaneous fat is negligible. Crunching in joints is also a common occurrence. The wind is responsible for all types of movement in the body. Your muscles move thanks to the Wind, which also controls breathing, the flow of food into the digestive tract and nerve impulses in the brain.

The most important function of the wind is to control the central nervous system. Tremors, seizures and spasms are characteristic disturbances of the Wind. When a dosha is in a state of imbalance, nervous disorders occur, ranging from anxiety and depression (note that these mild depressions, in which a person feels empty and exhausted, are in no way similar to the severe depressions of Mucus) to clinical mental illness. The deterioration of Wind is characterized by a variety of psychopathic symptoms.

Therefore, establishing balance in this dosha often cures symptoms that do not respond to other treatments. The wind is responsible for starting the action, but does not control its stopping. When the Wind is unbalanced, people often persistently go shopping without buying anything, talk with others without coming to any decision, and are chronically dissatisfied with life. It is believed that people of this type spend too much of themselves, as well as money, energy and words, but all this goes away when they become balanced, since the Wind is responsible for the balance of the whole organism. Most people belonging to the Wind type suffer from anxiety and insomnia, which appears as a result of mental fatigue. Their normal sleep is shorter than that of representatives of other types: on average 6 hours or even less, and with age, sleep time gradually decreases. Their typical negative emotion resulting from stress is anxiety or fear. A common complaint is chronic constipation and/or gas, although people of this type may also suffer from indigestion and generally poor digestion. Stomach cramps, as well as premenstrual pain, are common for this dosha.

A balanced person belonging to the Wind type is inspired, energetic and beaming with happiness. His head is light, he has no difficulty concentrating, and his mood is cheerful. Wind type is very sensitive to environmental changes. Its representatives have a quick, acute reaction to external stimuli; they do not like loud, sharp sounds. Lively, full-blooded, enthusiastic, unpredictable, talkative people with a rich imagination are clearly Wind types. In a state of imbalance, impulsivity often leads to overexertion, excitement turns into nervous exhaustion, and then chronic fatigue or depression.

Of all these properties, perhaps the most important is that Wind is the leading dosha. This means that the Wind is the first to go out of balance, causing the first symptoms of disease. It can disguise itself as other doshas, ​​making you think that the cause of the ailment lies in Bile or Mucus (in fact, more than half of all diseases are caused by a violation of the Wind dosha).

Wind is the king of all doshas also because when it is in balance, then Bile and Mucus, as a rule, also become balanced. Therefore, bringing the Wind into balance is vital. The main rule for people of this type is not to overexert yourself, give yourself a thorough rest and pay serious attention to your daily routine. Such measures are not very popular with such people, but they often lead to a rapid improvement in the physical or mental condition of the patient. The basic instinct of balance, which is extremely important for preserving life, is given to us by the dosha of Wind.

Characteristics of Bile type (µChrys)

People of the mcChris constitution have a medium build, an enterprising character, and a sharp mind. They naturally have a good appetite, but can sometimes become very thirsty. Prone to anger, irritable. The main theme of this dosha is intensity. Every person with bright red hair and a bright complexion has a fair amount of Bile, as does anyone who is distinguished by ambition, wit, directness, insolence, passion for argument, or jealousy. Bile's natural feeling is belligerence, but it does not need to be demonstrated to everyone.

In a normal state, people of this type are overwhelmed by warm feelings, love and contentment with life. A face beaming with happiness is very characteristic of Zhelcha, as is the desire to live by the clock, without throwing time away. Sometimes they may wake up at night from a feeling of thirst and heat; they are able to control the situation or understand the need for it. They know from experience that other people consider them too demanding, sarcastic and at times overly critical.

People like Zhelchi are of average height, they are well built, their body weight, as a rule, does not change dramatically, and it is not difficult for them to gain weight or lose a few kilograms. They are characterized by regular facial features, medium-sized eyes, and a penetrating gaze. The arms and legs are also average, the joints are normal. Bile's hair and skin are easy to recognize. The hair is usually straight and shiny, red, blond or straw-blond, and early gray hair is common. Baldness, thin, brittle hair, hair loss are also typical for representatives of a strongly pronounced Bile type.

The skin is warm, soft and light, tanning does not apply well to it and often such people do not tan at all (especially if the hair is light and thin); This is another reason why people with the Bile constitution are very characteristic of freckles and moles. (For races where dark hair and dark skin are the norm, other properties of Bile must be taken into account). People of this type are distinguished by their sharp mind and ability to concentrate. They have an innate tendency towards order and the ability to correctly distribute not only money, but also energy and strength. The only exception is luxury items that people of this type like to decorate their lives with. Often they react to purely external manifestations.

Heat is the key word to define Bile: violent temperament (they are what they call “hot heads”), warm hands and feet to the touch; hot skin; They often experience a burning sensation in the stomach or intestines when the Bile is out of balance. People of this type cannot tolerate sunlight, as they are hot in themselves. Their eyes also don't like bright colors. Such people cannot withstand prolonged physical stress.

People of the Bile type easily become angry, which is their characteristic negative emotion and often occurs as a result of stress. They are often irritable and impatient, demanding and pedantic, especially if the balance of this dosha is disturbed. They are ambitious and love leadership; they can be harsh and cocky, which often pushes people away. People with a predominance of Bile are able to express their thoughts well and clearly; they often become good speakers. They always take a clear position and know how to defend their opinion. Sarcasm, harsh criticism is a sign that Bile is out of balance, but like other doshas, ​​Bile has two sides: when they are in balance, people of this type become soft, cheerful, sincere and courageous. They love risks and willingly take them without experiencing unnecessary physical stress. They have a normal constitution, but even their excellent digestion - the basis of their energy - can sometimes be disrupted. When they reach middle age, they like to say: “I used to be able to eat anything, but not anymore.”

McChris dosha is responsible for metabolism throughout the body. In people of this type, the “digestive fire,” as Tibetan medicine calls it, is especially strong. Hence their strong appetite and often strong thirst. This type is less adapted than all others to skipping meals or even eating late; all this causes burning hunger and (or) irritation in him. Excess Bile causes a burning sensation in the heart and stomach, leading to ulcers and hemorrhoids. If you do not pay attention to this in time, then unbalanced Bile can greatly spoil digestion.

The skin tissues of people of this type are susceptible to irritation, inflammation, rashes and pimples. They have very sensitive whites and their eyes become red easily (poor vision is also one of the signs of Bile imbalance). They sleep soundly, but can wake up at night from stuffiness. Their sleep duration is average and approaches the “normal” eight hours. Out of balance, these people suffer from insomnia, especially if they are immersed in their work, which, as a rule, is the main content of life.

The main condition for the normal existence of this type is a moderate, clear daily routine. Each cell of the body is connected with microChris dosha during the absorption of good quality food, clean water or air. All types of toxins react to Bile imbalance. Since Bile is especially sensitive to them, representatives of this type cannot tolerate spoiled food, polluted air and water, alcohol and cigarettes and, in addition, react strongly to negative manifestations of human nature, such as hostility, hatred, impatience and jealousy. mChris dosha supports our instinct of moderation and correctness - qualities so necessary for health.

Characteristics of the Slime type (Badcan)

People of the Slime constitution have a strong physique and are naturally endowed with great physical strength and endurance. They are calm and energetic, their movements and gait are smooth and graceful. They have a calm, gentle nature, not prone to anger. Cool, smooth, dense, pale skin, often oily. They have difficulty remembering new information, but they have a long memory, long, continuous sleep and a tendency to be obese. They have slow digestion and little appetite.

The main property of this type is the ability to relax. Badkan dosha, as the structural basis of the body, is responsible for stability and evenness; it concentrates the reserves of physical strength that strong, healthy people are endowed with. Tibetan medicine considers these people lucky because they are usually in excellent health and, in addition, they have a calm, bright, peaceful outlook. It is very common for Slime to think for a long time before making a definite decision.

Wake up slowly, lie in bed for a long time and definitely drink a cup of coffee after getting up; be content with the status quo and be able to maintain it, reconciling others; respect the feelings of other people and have real sympathy for them; find emotional pleasure in food; moving gracefully, having moist eyes and walking with a sliding gait, even when overweight, are the distinctive features of representatives of Slime.

An organism with a predominance of Mucus is strong enough to resist disease. In addition to a good physique, people of this type are distinguished by their portliness, wide hips and (or) shoulders. They gain weight easily - they only need to “look at food” to gain a few kilograms. Since losing weight is not so easy, they often become obese when the dosha balance is disturbed. However, people who are not very robust can also be of this type or a double dosha type, such as Wind-Slime, who may even be thin.

This type is characterized by cool, smooth, dense, pale skin, often oily. Large, soft, “deer” eyes (“as if full of milk,” as the ancient texts say) are also highly characteristic of them. Any feature in the face or figure that hints at calm and stability indicates the predominance of Badkan dosha in that person. Women of this type often have a full, roundish face or a slightly frozen Renaissance beauty.

Representatives of this type are very slow. These also include those people who eat slowly and speak slowly, especially if this manner is deliberate. Calm and balanced, they rarely get angry and strive to maintain peace around them. Their natural response to external stimuli is expressed in the sensation of taste or smell, they pay great attention to food, generally relying on our five senses and are extremely earthly people.

People with excess Badkan dosha have even energy. They have more vitality than representatives of other types, and more desire for physical labor. They are rarely overcome by physical fatigue and it is very common for them to hoard literally everything in the world: money, belongings, energy, words, food and fat. Fat tends to be concentrated in the lower thighs and buttocks.

Since this dosha controls the moist tissues of the body, disturbances in it affect the mucous membranes. Therefore, people of this type often suffer from pulmonary congestion, bronchitis, allergies, asthma and joint pain (although arthritis is more common in the Wind type). These symptoms are most severe in late winter and spring.

By nature, these people are gentle, tolerant and forgiving; motherhood is in their blood. They tend to remain calm during crises and support those around them. They are happy with themselves, but even the most level-headed of them will hesitate if they feel stress coming on. A typical negative quality is greed and importunity. When unbalanced, people of this type become stubborn, boring, sleepy and lazy.

Like Wind, Mucus is a cold dosha, but, unlike Wind, it is not dry. Since blood circulation in people of this type is usually good, they do not complain of cold hands and feet. However, they do not like cold, wet weather and react by becoming sluggish or becoming truly depressed. Their sleep is long and deep. People with a predominance of Mucus sleep, as a rule, more than eight hours and suffer not from insomnia, but from oversleeping. Having spent considerable time getting up in the morning, late at night they experience a surge of energy.

Of all three doshas, ​​people belonging to the Slime type are the slowest to remember new things, but they have a long memory and over time they master their subject well. They are slow to learn new knowledge, but approach it methodically. In a state of imbalance, they are overcome by boredom and walk around with a heavy head.

The main thing for people of this type is to develop and progress. Any stagnant situation turns their stability into inertia; they must be sure that they are moving forward, although they often cling to people and belongings and suffer changes themselves. The confidence that they have good incentives for development, although an unnatural quality for many representatives of this type, is very conducive to their revitalization; heavy, cold food, lack of physical activity, overeating and monotonous work - on the contrary. Badkan dosha gives us a feeling of inner security and peace, and this is very important for human health.

Combination of dosha types

Every person is endowed from birth with the properties of each dosha. How can we describe the type of Wind, Bile or Mucus in its “pure form”? Only that they are an extreme expression of one dosha. However, this cannot be said about most people. Most people have a combination of two types of doshas, ​​with one dosha being predominant but not extreme. In a sense, the minority of single dosha types can be happy in their own way, since such people need to pay attention to only one dominant factor in their lives. However, this is a small advantage.

Almost every person should strive to balance all three doshas. While you'll naturally look first at your own body type, becoming familiar with all three doshas is quite enlightening. The best way to study any organism is to give the lion's share of attention to one or two doshas, ​​all the while remembering that all three function. Identification marks of “pure” body types:

Wind: fragile physique, fast, changeable consciousness, liveliness. These people come across as unpredictable. In difficult circumstances they easily become agitated and alarmed;

Bile: medium build, pedantic and decisive mind, strong-willed manners. These people seem very strong. In difficult circumstances they can be angry and harsh;

Slime: the most powerful physique, calm, stable, easy to handle. They always seem to act at ease. In difficult circumstances, they “stick their heads” and fall silent.

Combine these characteristics and you will get a fairly accurate picture of a person with two doshas. For example, a representative of Wind-Slime can be both easily excitable and calm; This combination is only unrealistic at first glance, but in fact this is exactly what happens. The predominant dosha determines the body's initial reaction to external stimuli, both physical and mental. The second dosha reveals its influence in different ways, but, as a rule, the two doshas do not mix, like two colors on a palette.

If Wind, whose representatives are characterized by a fragile physique, joins Slime, which is characterized by bulk, it is not at all necessary that you will get average parameters (average body sizes are most characteristic of Bile). In fact, what will happen is that one or another trait will appear in the Wind-Slime type. It also happens that a person clearly changes from one dosha to another (the Zhechl-Wind connection can simultaneously or sequentially determine a tendency to fear and irritability after stress). The teachings of the Tibetan lamas have identified many characteristics of dual-dosha types that can help you better understand how each of the doshas fit together.

Wind-Bile

Typically, these people, like the pure Wind type, have a fragile physique. Like their corresponding Wind bearers, they have fast, impetuous movements, are friendly, talkative, but more enterprising and quick-witted (both traits characteristic of Bile). They are less likely to rush to the extremes of the Wind; they are not as tense, fragile and/or disordered. Thanks to the influence of Bile, they gain complete stability. They usually digest food better than Wind types, and they tolerate cold better because Bile improves blood circulation. The pure Wind type, extremely sensitive to the environment, often does not tolerate harsh sounds, cold and physical discomfort, which is less true for Wind-Bile.

Bile-Wind

People of this type are usually of normal figure and average height, but they are stronger and more muscular than Wind-Bile types, who are closer to the wiry, clean Wind types, often called "skin to the bone." People who combine Bile and Wind are more mobile, they have a lot of vitality, and they are often assertive. Bile's persistence in them is obvious. The lightness of the Wind is also evident, but to a much lesser extent. They digest food better than Wind-Bile or Wind types and have more regular bowel movements. They love risks and take on business with considerable enthusiasm, and often with aggressiveness.

Carriers of Wind-Bile and Bile-Wind may experience a tendency towards fear and anger - negative emotions characteristic of these doshas. When they are unbalanced or stressed, the combination of these two emotions makes them uncontrollable, feeling tense and insecure.

Bile-Slime

Mucus is such a strong structural component that it seems to lend a strong, powerful physique to dual dosha types, even when it is not dominant in them. The Bile-Slime type is usually easily recognized due to the assertive manner of the Bile and the strong, healthy body characteristic of the Slime. They are more muscular than the Zhechli-Vetra representatives and can be quite bulky. Their personality may reflect the evenness of the Slime's character, but the will of the Bile, complemented by a tendency to anger and a critical view of others, is usually a more pronounced quality than the calmness of the Slime.

This is the best body type for athletes as it gives the energy of Bile and the stamina of Mucus. People belonging to this type have difficulty skipping one meal. The combination of excellent digestion of Bile and resistance to Mucus is the key to excellent physical health.

Mucus-Bile

The form-forming resistance of Slime is even more noticeable in this type. Its representatives have excellent muscles, although the fat content in their bodies is higher than that of people of the Bile-Slime or Bile type. Therefore, they are more round-faced and plump. They walk slower than Bile-Slime and have a more casual manner. Their Badkan dosha, enriched with Bile, gives them additional vitality and smooth energy. If representatives of this type have regular physical activity, then they feel good, compensating with its help the Slime’s tendency to inertia and lethargy; however, they are more difficult to motivate to action than people of the Bile-Mucus type.

Wind-Slime

This type is difficult to identify because Wind and Slime are antipodes. Usually they are given away by the combination of the fragility of the Wind with the ease, easy manners of the Slime, which does not happen with the pure Wind type. In other words, these are Slime-type personalities, but without its external impressiveness. In fact, they may be small because their physical appearance is determined by the unevenness of the Wind.

Unlike people of the Wind type, who are in constant motion, representatives of Wind-Slime give the impression of being internally stable; They have an even temperament, but can react to stress like nervous representatives of the Vata type. When they need to act, they become quick and energetic, but constantly experience the tendency to hesitate and procrastinate, characteristic of Badkan dosha. They are also overcome by the desire to save and store in reserve. Since both these doshas are cold, they cannot tolerate cold weather. This can also explain irregular or slow digestion.

Slime-Wind

This type resembles the Wind Slime, but is more imposing and slower. The Mucus gives them a laid-back, poised quality without the Wind's over-exuberance. In addition, its representatives are more athletic and have a significant supply of vitality. Like Wind-Slime people, they may complain of improper digestion, as well as the fact that they cannot stand the cold.

Diet that calms the wind

The following are favorable for this dosha: warm, not too heavy food; use of oil and fat; salty, sour and sweet tastes; food that brings peace and satisfaction. Wind is a cold, dry dosha, so warm, nutritious food common in winter - stews, soups, casseroles, freshly baked bread and fruit pies - will soothe it perfectly. The foods we prefer in summer - cold salads, chilled drinks, fresh vegetables and herbs - are not very suitable for her. Representatives of the Wind type often have unstable digestion; soft, easily digestible food will help them. Vata dosha is also very sensitive to the atmosphere in which food is consumed. The best food in the world won't do you any good if the tension at the table makes your stomach churn. Anything that makes dinner more calm and quiet will help calm Vata dosha.

The Wind Calming Diet is best for anyone of this type unless specifically prescribed by a Lama. Once you start following a diet, you will notice how new strength flows and you will feel more balanced, calmer and happier. If you are experiencing mild symptoms of Wind imbalance - insomnia, nervousness and anxiety - you should try the same diet. Stick to it for two weeks and see if there is any improvement.

For those considering a Wind Calming diet, we find it helpful to note the following points: All calming foods tend to have a beneficial effect on disturbed Vata dosha. Milk (preferably warm), cream, butter, warm soups, casseroles and well-stewed meats, hot cereals and freshly baked bread - this is what this dosha needs.

All this food is predominantly warm and heavy, has a sweet taste, and is most soothing to the body. A nutritious breakfast (preferably a hearty one) will support the Wind throughout the day. Rice or wheat creams are the best cereals for Wind. Everything warm, milky and sweet also has a beneficial effect on it.

Many people belonging to the Wind type feel a sharp loss of strength at the end of a meal. Hot sweet tea will help them. Remember the tea party. Herbal tea calms you better than regular tea, which is high in caffeine and can disturb the wind. Try brewing tea with the medicinal letter. This herb is believed to be great for calming the nerves. You can purchase it in homeopathic pharmacies or order special Tibetan tea that calms the Wind at our Centers. Find 5 minutes at work to quietly drink a cup of tea before heading home, and you'll feel incomparably less tired at the end of the day.

Spicy flavors are not one of Wind's favorites, but spicy foods tend to appeal to this type, as typically spicy Mexican or Indian food tends to be warm and rich in oil. Ginger is an ideal spice for Wind and is often used to improve digestion, as are sweet spices (cinnamon, fennel or cardamom). Warm, liquid food has a very calming effect on the Wind. Flour dishes and porridges are perfect for her.

When you're nervous, anxious, or depressed, a bowl of hot oatmeal or vegetable soup with sour cream will do you incomparably more good than candy or a glass of alcohol. Although the sweet taste is favorable to the Wind, sugar, eaten in its pure form, causes a sharp surge of energy, making the Wind restless. Warm milk is a sweet food; it is very useful for the Wind, especially if you add a little sugar or honey to the milk.

Sweets made from sugar should be combined with nutritious foods such as milk. Salted nuts are better than any dry or salty snack; heavy and fatty, they have two qualities that calm the Wind. For her, there is nothing better than almonds. Tibetan medicine recommends peeling almonds before eating; A practical tip is to soak a dozen unshelled almonds overnight, then peel and eat in the morning to balance the Wind.

Nuts and seeds are difficult to digest, so Wind type people should eat them in small quantities, preferably well mashed. Sesame paste is an excellent source of sesame oil, one of the best dishes to warm and balance the Wind. For representatives of the Wind type, all sweet fruits are good, especially green grapes and mangoes. Astringent fruits, such as some apples and pears, require cooking. Unripe, highly astringent fruits, especially unripe bananas, should be avoided.

Cold, light and low-calorie foods increase Wind, causing a feeling of dissatisfaction. If you're partial to salads, let them come to room temperature and dress them with oil, which makes them a more balanced meal. The same applies to fresh vegetables. Eat them in moderation and not ice-cold. As a rule, all vegetables require cooking with a little oil, this method is better than steaming them. As a result, many “unhealthy” vegetables will become more acceptable to Vata dosha.

When going to lunch, ask for a glass of warm water and drink it in small sips; instead of salad, eat a bowl of hot soup; do not deny yourself bread, butter and dessert, preferably warm (in this case, apple pie is incomparably better than ice cream, which with its coldness makes digestion difficult for people of the Wind type).

Rice served with oiled lentils and rich soup are very good. All types of pastes have a very calming effect on this dosha. It’s great to drink a glass of warm milk before going to bed; However, eating late at night is still unhealthy, and although it will help you sleep, you will feel worse in the morning. Lassi, a traditional Indian drink, will rid the body of excess Wind. To prepare it, whisk half a cup of regular kefir with half a cup of water, add a pinch of crushed ginger and salt. An effective and instant way to calm the Wind is to sprinkle your dish with special, powdered spices called Vata-Churna, which can be purchased in Moscow, for example, in stores: “The Path to Yourself”.

Bile Calming Diet

The following are favorable for this dosha: cold or warm, but not scalding foods; moderately heavy; tastes bitter, sweet or astringent; without oil and fat additives. People like Bile are born with good, strong digestion, and if you don’t spoil it, it will remain that way. Representatives of the Bile type are closest to the ideal, since they can eat a little of everything and should not abuse various diets. However, if they eat a lot of salty foods, overindulge in sour and spicy foods, or overeat, which they tend to do, this can lead to unpleasant consequences.

McChris is a hot dosha and therefore prefers cold foods, especially in summer. People of this type will do well to show a special interest in everything bitter and astringent (mainly salads and vegetables). This curbs the appetite, dries up excess moisture and irritates the palate, counteracts the dulling effect that excess salt and sugar have on the taste buds, thereby helping Bile type people to moderate their appetite and make it what it should naturally be. Anything that can make dinner more peaceful and orderly will help calm this dosha.

The following diet, which calms the Bile, is suitable for all representatives of this type, unless the Lama doctor prescribes otherwise. Our Bile patients report that this diet makes them feel more balanced; the diet gives them "light" energy. Their vigorous appetite also decreases. This diet is good for people suffering from symptoms of moderate bile imbalance: heartburn, irritability or excessive thirst. Stick with it for a month and see if these symptoms improve.

Here are some general notes to help you follow this diet. Cold or refrigerated foods with a reduced content of salt, oil and spices that warm the body are most beneficial for people of the Bile type in the summer. Salads, which are both cold and light, have two tastes: bitter and astringent, which balance Bile. Milk and ice cream are also good for her. Excess Bile increases acidity in the body; To prevent this, you should, as a rule, avoid pickles, kefir, sour cream and cheese.

The exception is natural lemon juice, which can be used in moderation instead of vinegar. Enzymatic foods, acid present in coffee and alcoholic drinks aggravate Bile due to the sour taste. Get used to herbal tea - mint with licorice root or a special one that soothes the Bile, and then you will have a large selection of sedatives.

Cold porridge, a slice of cinnamon bread and apple juice for breakfast will perfectly replace coffee, pie and orange juice, which disturb Bile. Fatty meat, which also warms the body, is not required by people of the Bile type. Although they love meat, they benefit from a vegetarian diet more than any other type. If you are not a vegetarian, make sure you have enough milk, grains and vegetables in your diet. In this case, Bile will feel good. Having become accustomed to dietary restaurant cuisine, McChris-dosha will love it more than homemade steaks or food from Mexican cafes, because he will feel calmer and then more satisfied.

Fried foods, fatty, hot, salty and heavy, have all the qualities that Bile should avoid. Food containing starch - all vegetables, fruits and legumes - satisfies Bile and restrains its voracious appetite. The stable energy provided by a high carbohydrate diet will counteract Bile's tendency to overeat when stressed. Convenience foods and fast food restaurants are often salty or sour; Bile type people are better off avoiding it if possible. Since representatives of this type love luxury, a quiet, tastefully furnished restaurant will be most suitable for them.

Japanese and Chinese cuisines, which contain relatively little fat and meat, provide good food for Bile. If you're eating out, have a salad instead of hot soup, bread with a little butter, and sacrifice dessert. Spicy food excites the Bile too much; if you love Mexican cuisine, use minimal cheese and sour cream; It is better to eat a cold vegetable salad, which counteracts the severe aggravation of Bile caused by capsicum.

Bile accepts lightly salted food well, but if the food is too bland, it will quickly rebel. Dry, salty foods together with alcohol stimulate the appetite and irritate the gastric mucosa. The standard remedy for reducing acute bile is as follows: take two teaspoons of purified milk. This solution also acts as a laxative, helping to remove excess Bile from the body. Drink milk with ghee instead of dinner or after a light dinner. You can also drink it instead of breakfast. (However, if you have high cholesterol, you should not take it). To effectively and quickly calm the Bile, sprinkle cardamom on your dishes.

Mucus Calming Diet

The following are favorable for this dosha: warm, light, dry food cooked with a small amount of water; minimum amount of animal and vegetable oil and sugar; pungent, bitter and astringent tastes; any stimulating food.

Mucus is too slow a dosha to determine food cravings, but over time, by overindulging in sweets and fatty foods, people like Mucus lose balance. They may develop other problems, but in a modern society where sugar and fat account for on average more than half of the calories consumed, people of this type should be wary of their influence. You also need to be careful with salt, excessive consumption of which causes stagnation of fluid in the body in many representatives of Mucus. Preference should be given to everything light - a modest breakfast and dinner, lightly boiled or fried food, fresh vegetables and fruits.

Spicy foods improve digestion and warm the body; bitter and astringent - helps curb appetite. Any stimulating food balances the Mucus and protects against this type of immoderate gluttony present in most people. The calming diet below is ideal for all Slime types unless otherwise prescribed by your Lama. Many of our patients who followed this diet began to feel more balanced, energetic, lighter and happier.

This diet is also good if symptoms of moderate mucus imbalance appear - a prolonged runny nose or regular oversleeping. Stick with it for six weeks and then see if your condition improves. The following guidelines will help you follow the Slime Calming Diet. Choose hot rather than cold food among all dishes: eat a hot breakfast instead of a sandwich, hot pie instead of ice cream, grilled fish instead of tuna salad. For balance, it is always good to warm the cold digestion of Slime type people. They prefer dishes prepared without water - baked, fried on the stove or grilled - than steamed or boiled.

Before meals, eat something bitter or spicy instead of salty or sour to increase your appetite. Bitter lettuce, chicory, and tonic water will awaken your taste buds and at the same time keep you from overeating. We highly recommend that you drink ginger tea or add a pinch of fresh ginger to your food. In general, you want to make sure that each dish contains bitter and astringent flavors. To do this, there is no need to consume large amounts of bitter food, just a little bitterness in salad and viscosity in herbal seasonings. At the same time bitter and pungent among the common spices are cumin, hag, sesame seed and turmeric.

The best way to balance Mucus is to include hot spices in your diet. All spices are good, as are Mexican or Indian foods rich in them, which will bring tears to your eyes, thereby cleansing the mucous membranes. Contrary to popular belief, hot and spicy foods are healthier not in summer, but in winter, when they compensate for cold and dampness that irritate Mucus. Slime people need breakfast mainly to cheer themselves up in the morning, and not to be thoroughly satiated. To cheer them up, it is better to drink caffeinated coffee and stimulate the body with light, mucus-reducing food: buckwheat pancakes with apple butter, corn muffin and bitter cocoa made from skim milk with a tiny amount of honey. As a rule, everything hot and light is good, while everything heavy and cold is less healthy. Cold cereals, cold juice or milk, and sugar-rich confectionery products often lead to stagnation in the body, especially in damp winter weather.

Bacon and sausages containing salt and vegetable oil cause mucus to worsen. If you do not feel hungry in the morning, it is better to skip breakfast, which Tibetan medicine considers unnecessary, especially for people of the Mucus type. If you feel stagnation in the body in the morning, a sign of excess mucus, eat some honey, drink hot water, lemon juice. Hot ginger tea is an excellent drink for Mucus type people as it has a stimulating effect on their body and flushes out excess Mucus. If you accidentally miss a meal - which is not a bad thing for most representatives of this type - then a full tablespoon of honey diluted in hot water will help you compensate for this loss. Although many Mucus type people find it difficult to limit their intake of sweets, a week-long low-sugar diet usually produces good results and they begin to feel lighter and more energetic.

Honey is widely recommended for the Mucus type, but you should not eat more than a tablespoon of it per day. Out-of-balance Mucus leads to the fact that people of this type begin to give preference to milk, butter, ice cream and sweets, food that is not healthy for them at all, cooling and overloading the body. Skimmed milk, preferably boiled, to aid digestion, and a minimal amount of other dairy products are another matter. Buns and bread sprinkled with sesame seeds will help neutralize sweet, heavy foods, which are also not healthy for Mucus. Due to the combination of too many heavy sweets, a hamburger, milkshake or even a milk sandwich should not be consumed too often.

People of this type benefit greatly from fresh fruits, vegetables and salads; their fibrous structure is good for the gastrointestinal tract and, in addition, they provide an astringent taste. Heavily fried foods also aggravate mucus; try to exclude it from your diet. There is no need to completely give up fats, just try to use less oil when cooking. Corn oil warms the body; Sunflower oil will also benefit you in small quantities. Slime type people should be careful with restaurant food. Fast food cafe food is often too fatty, salty or sweet; Also try not to overuse salad dressings at lunch counters.

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Chapter 1. Three regulatory systems of the human body - “wind”, “bile”, “mucus”

According to the ideas of Buddhist philosophy, man is part of the Great Universe, which exists in time and space according to the laws macrocosm. On the other hand, man himself is a kind of microcosm. The internal environment of the body - the microcosm - differs from person to person. In this regard, different people react differently to the same environmental influences. Tibetan medicine identifies groups of people in the human population with more or less similar characteristics of the internal environment of the body and external signs. These are the so-called constitutional types. Recommendations of Tibetan medicine on disease prevention, nutrition and lifestyle necessarily take into account the human constitution. This is an absolutely individual approach to a health problem, in contrast to the average, template recommendations of allopathic medicine. Only a doctor of Tibetan medicine can give strictly individual advice, but every person, having known himself, the characteristics of his mental, emotional, physical state and, most importantly, the physical processes occurring in the body, can take measures to eliminate or prevent pathologies in the body.

“Constitution” is a complex of individual, relatively stable morphological and mental properties of an organism, determined by heredity and intense, long-term influences of the environment. People have long noticed that a person’s physique, psyche and behavior are interconnected. When characterizing a person’s behavior, his manner of communicating with people, his reaction to external stimuli, we often use words such as phlegmatic, sanguine, choleric or melancholic. Doctrine of the Four Types temperament known since the time of Hippocrates. In the 5th century BC. e. The Greek physician Hippocrates created the doctrine that health is determined by the correct combination of the four fluids that make up the human body: blood (in Greek - “sangvis”), lymph or mucus (in Greek “phlegm”), bile (in Greek "chole") and black bile (in Greek "melaina chole").

A phlegmatic person is a slow, imperturbable, balanced person, not prone to frequent and rapid changes of mood, mostly of a plump physique. In Tibetan medicine, this “Hippocratic” type corresponds to the representative of the “mucus” constitution.

A sanguine person is an active person, with lively facial expressions and gestures, a sociable and impressionable subject. Tibetan doctors identify this type with the “wind” constitution.

A choleric person is often unbalanced, irritable, and experiences both joys and sorrows violently and deeply. An emotional, angry, determined and purposeful choleric person is none other than a representative of the “bile” constitution.

Most people associate a melancholic person with a pale, lethargic person, withdrawn in his experiences, who painfully perceives the complexities of our life. The translation from Latin of the word “melancholic” (“black bile”), in my opinion, characterizes the type of all constitutions “wind-bile-mucus” in a state of Yin decline, that is, a condition associated with the transition of a chronic disease process to a severe form, or in general, with general aging – the decline of a person’s vitality.

However, there are few people who would be “pure” sanguine or choleric, phlegmatic or melancholic. More often there are people who have signs of two or even three temperaments, some signs are more pronounced, others are weaker. The postulates of Tibetan medicine claim that the activity or intensity of the three regulatory systems (“wind”, “bile”, “mucus”) necessarily affects a person’s appearance, his physique, the mental and physiological characteristics of the body, and his behavior. The probability that we will get a genotype in which all three vital principles are expressed with equal intensity is quite small. Such people are extremely rare. It is quite rare to find people in whom one principle is strongly expressed, while the other two are weakly manifested. In the vast majority of people, two principles predominate, and the third is much less pronounced. The world is changing and it is difficult for us to stay away from these changes. We change along with the space around us. Under the pressure of these changes, our physique, our psyche and our physiological characteristics begin to deviate from the “blueprint” provided by nature. In Tibetan medicine, deviation from the hereditary “natural constitution” is considered a disorder and requires correction, otherwise it can lead to the most disastrous results. There is no single point of view in the literature regarding the classification of constitutional types. For example, in “Zhud-shi” people of three constitutional types are considered, in which one physiological principle predominates: “wind”, “bile” or “mucus”. We have already said that the triple type “wind-bile-mucus” can rarely be found in our time, since it characterizes complete harmony in the body of three regulatory principles and this is not only a purely external characteristic, but, to a greater extent, internal harmony, when everything the three physiological systems are in balance and do not cause “discord” among themselves. This is the constitution of an absolute physiological norm. The physique combines proportionality, mobility, lightness, strength and endurance. Ideal health, soul and body are in complete harmony. Legend says that the Great Buddha had such a perfect body nature. Let's look at the remaining six types in more detail. The three “pure” types are more of an abstraction than a possibility, but for understanding how physiological principles manifest themselves in the human constitution, this is an ideal model. The vast majority of citizens belong to mixed types. When considering mixed types, it should be remembered that signs of various physiological principles in any no matter how they are destroyed and do not supplant each other, they do not overlap each other, rather they appear together. For example, if in a person’s physique the signs of the “wind” and “mucus” systems are simultaneously well expressed, this does not mean that the tendency of the “mucus” system towards a massive physique will be compensated by the tendency of the “wind” system towards leanness, and as a result the individual will have a normal weight . Not at all. He may be lean, and have a wide chest and soft, delicate skin - this is how the “mucus” system will manifest itself in him. Another option may also be realized: he will have a massive body and elastic ligaments, like a person with the “mucus” constitution, and will have too large feet, a certain stoop and dry skin - like a person with the “wind” constitution. The ancient medical system of Tibet identifies three main energy channels that first arise from the embryonic center. The central channel is called "mind" and resembles the spine of the "gross body", i.e. the physical body. In its lower part it gives rise to the formation of the genital organs. Sexual desire is the root cause of voluptuousness, Tibetan doctors write, and voluptuousness generates the physiological energy “wind”. The second main channel is called “roma” and already in the embryonic state is the main receptacle of “wind” in the human body (lumbar and sacral area). It runs to the right of the central channel. It represents the feminine principle and stimulates the formation of the “black vessel of life” (liver), which produces blood. And blood, according to Tibetan doctors, is the root cause of anger and spontaneously generates the physiological energy “bile”. The third channel “kyanma” passes to the left of the central vessel, which occupies the middle part of the human body, where the liver is located, and in this part of the human body the main digestion and blood formation take place. It represents the masculine principle and stimulates brain formation. And the brain is the root cause of delusion, which spontaneously generates the physiological energy “mucus.” All internal diseases arise from clouded consciousness (from ignorance, which is usually found in children) - from indigestion (the “smear” state) to diabetes, oncology and other diseases.

Three constitutions “Wind”, “Bile”, “Slime”

These three powerful forces, the main vital energies - “wind”, “bile”, “mucus” are combined in each of us and are responsible for the physical and mental health of a person. As long as the three regulatory systems “wind”, “bile”, “mucus” are in balance, the body is healthy. Violation of the harmonious state and imbalance of the three principles of life due to poor lifestyle, poor nutrition, and excessive psycho-emotional stress contributes to the formation and further development of diseases. In addition to personal reasons, it is necessary to highlight individual causes and conditions that contribute to a particular disease. Such factors include weather and natural living conditions, such as cold, dampness, mountainous or steppe terrain, the presence of forests and bodies of water (lakes, rivers, seas, oceans, etc.). The “wind” constitution is based on air and space, which are of the nature of cold and need warmth and “warming”. The “mucus” constitution is based on water and earth - also cold elements, “in need of warming.” Windy, cold and wet weather significantly aggravates the condition of the “wind” and “slime” people. If such weather spreads throughout Russia, then the “wind” people and the “mucus” people have a hard time in such conditions. Cold, humidity, wind negatively affect the human body, even if it is healthy. There are rarely people who would prefer cold, wind, blizzards, and dampness. For many centuries, the indigenous population of areas with harsh climates has been creating a unique system of survival, and therefore of preserving health and prolonging life. The survival system consists of simple, at first glance, rules: adherence to the traditional way of life - wearing clothes according to the season, proper nutrition (also according to the season). At certain times of the year, taking into account the external temperature, the presence of precipitation and other weather conditions, a person has learned to maintain his health with the help of housing, clothing and food. In Tibetan medicine, another important condition for maintaining health is our consciousness, our thoughts and behavior (which, like our body - an organism with a complex biochemical laboratory) were inherited from our ancestors and Mother Nature.

Tibetan medicine distinguishes three main types of people in the human population: “wind-bile-mucus”. A lot has been written about them, and in this book we will look at, in addition to the three main ones, four more types: let's talk about mixed types of constitution, which most of us belong to: wind-mucus, mucus-bile, bile-mucus, and also the fourth type - harmonious type – “wind-mucus-bile”.

Dosha (three physiological energies, three vital principles) is translated from Sanskrit as a system that quickly responds to external stimuli and can change quickly. In Tibetan they are called “rlung”, “mkhris”, “badkan”, in Russian - “wind”, “bile”, “mucus”, in Mongolian - “hii”, “shara”, “badagan”, in Latin – “pneuma” (pnevma), “bile” (billis), “phlegm” (mucus). In Ayurvedic literature, these principles are called “vata dosha”, “pitta dosha”, “kapha dosha”. Each regulatory system “wind”, “bile”, “mucus” exists in the form of five components that perform specific functions.

5 components of the “wind” dosha:

1. “Life-sustaining.” Localized on the top of the head, in the center of the head, moving towards the throat and chest. Controls the processes of breathing, swallowing, salivation, thinking and the functioning of the senses.

2. "Moving up." Localized in the chest area. Controls speech and memory processes.

3. “Pervasive” and “All-encompassing.” Localized in the heart area, it controls movement processes in all forms.

4. “Like fire.” Localized in the stomach, it controls the processes of digestion and the production of nutritious juice.

5. “Overthrower.” Localized in the lower back, sacrum, it controls the processes of excretion of impurities.

5 components of the bile dosha:

1. “Aids in digestion.” Localized in the digestive tract, promotes digestion, separates nutritious juice from waste.

2. "Color Changing" Localized in the liver, it modifies the color of the nutritious juice - the basis of the body's components.

3. “Producer.” Localized in the heart, it gives rise to a feeling of self-confidence, pride, masculinity, intelligence, and courage.

4. “Creative of sight.” Localized in the eyes, it makes it possible to see images of objects.

5. "Clear color." Localized in the skin, gives a healthy appearance.

5 components of mucus dosha:

1. "Reference". It is localized along the sternum, regulates the activity of other “mucus” currents, and controls the processes of hydration of the body.

2. "Mixing". Localized in the upper part of the digestive tract, it controls the processes of mixing food and breaking it down into its component parts.

3. "Taste". Localized in the tongue, it makes it possible to taste food and drink.

4. "Satisfying." Localized in the head, it gives a feeling of satisfaction with the activities of the senses.

5. “Connecting.” Localized in the joints, it controls the processes of flexion and extension of joints.

Representatives of the "wind" constitution

People born of the wind are stooped, lean,

They are pale, verbose, and do not tolerate cold well.

When they move, a cracking sound (of the joints) is heard.

They are pale, small in body,

They love singing, laughing, fighting...

They prefer sweet, sour, hot.

The “wind” system is the most vulnerable, since it is based on the most mobile, light element of nature – air, space. She is the first to react to changes in the external and internal environment, and is extremely sensitive to weather changes. Weather conditions for people of the “wind” constitution are the main cause of disorders. Cold and wind are contraindicated for them. “Wind” people cannot stand cold and dampness, because external cold penetrates the body, the “wind” person becomes covered with “goose bumps,” his facial features become sharper, he stoops even more, and his arms and legs become icy. Their already not very positive mood deteriorates. They often catch colds, suffer from diseases of the upper respiratory tract, cannot stay warm for a long time, it seems to them that hot tea or coffee does not warm them up enough, their limbs “get cold” and even a duvet cannot help them recover for a long time. By old age, the “wind” person is forced to put on warm socks before going to bed and warm pajamas. Another thing is the heat and sun, this makes them happy, life begins to play for them with all its bright colors. They love to relax at the sea, where they bloom, and even such a short summer in Russia the “winds” look forward to with great impatience. Climate and weather are very important for representatives of the wind constitution. The second reason for ailments among representatives of the “wind” constitution is chaotic lifestyle. They tend to eat and sleep without any structure, at any time. Compliance with the regime is something that is extremely difficult for them. And at the same time, only a regimen and regular nutrition can keep the “wind” in good shape. People of this type, who realized their potential, as a rule, knew how to combine impetuosity and regularity in their life and work. The third reason is high excitability. They quickly get excited and become irritable, and sometimes incredibly energetic and talkative. In a state of excitement, they begin to worry about the most trivial reasons, they are overcome by small fears and big concerns, self-doubt, forgetfulness and extreme absent-mindedness. Both women and men find it difficult to change the established course of life, have difficulty making decisions regarding work or family life or other, often minor, circumstances. “Winds” often have obsessive fears, anxieties, doubts, as well as pain in different places. If the period of overexcitation is long or the stress is very strong, the energy of “wind” people can completely dry up. Nervous exhaustion sets in, which is accompanied by long-term depression. They become silent, suspicious, lose appetite and sleep. This is a state of inversion of the monad - Yang turns into Yin, and vice versa. The state of excitability and euphoria, mania (Yang) turns into a state of decline - depression, apathy, sadness, prolonged sadness (Yin). People with a predominance of the physiological principle “wind” in the body are small in stature, slightly stooped, thin, voluptuous, love to sing and laugh, prefer sweet, sour and bitter, sleep lightly, and combine the habits of a vulture, magpie, crow and fox. They are not destined to be rich, they are destined to have a short life” (“Atlas of Tibetan Medicine”).

Regarding the fact that people of this type are short-lived. During the Middle Ages, when life required great physical effort and endurance from a person, this thesis was quite fair. Today, people of the “wind” type succeed in science, business, art, live to a ripe old age without losing their creative abilities, and are a source of inspiration, bearers of bright ideas and ambitious plans. They always need warm, friendly company and sincere support from friends, colleagues and, of course, family members. They need this more than anyone else, especially children and teenagers who are “breeches” (you can’t miss them at this moment). An unstable state of mind and emotional component often leads adolescents of the “wind” constitutional type to addictions (alcohol, drugs, smoking tobacco, sex and other hobbies). Long conversations (especially before bedtime) are not recommended for “wind” people, young and old. “Winds” are emotionally and mentally very vulnerable. After long conversations at night, insomnia is guaranteed. Dousing them with cold water or taking a shower before bed is not recommended - water invigorates them. Green tea, coffee, cold water (room temperature) also disturbs their sleep.

Body Features

“The wind blows in gusts,” the Tibetans say, so people with such a constitution always have some kind of disproportion in their figure. For example, too long arms or legs, long or, conversely, short fingers; large or extremely small feet; the knee and elbow joints are large, sometimes cracking when walking; in men, tendons and/or veins often stand out in relief; too narrow shoulders and/or hips; eyes are set very wide (or, conversely, narrowly); small or too large teeth; malocclusion. Among people of this type, stooping is not uncommon, which leads to diseases of the spine and even scoliosis, often a small body. The height may be high due to long legs, but in a sitting position they are no taller, and sometimes smaller, than other people. They cannot boast of a developed layer of subcutaneous fat or voluminous muscles. As a rule, both men and women are lean, fit, not so much muscular as wiry. They gain weight with difficulty, but lose it very easily. They do not have heroic strength or endurance, but they have quick reactions. It should be noted that short but fairly sound sleep, even during the day for 15–30 minutes, contributes to the rapid restoration of strength and energy. it is enough for a “wind” person to quickly recover from stress, physical exertion or a tiring journey. The skin of people with the “wind” type is dry. In winter, women's skin on their soles becomes very dry, and sometimes painful cracks appear. They are not particularly sweaty. The complexion is not very bright, even if they are completely healthy. Hair is usually dry and prone to loss. Hair is usually thin, brittle, and there is a tendency to baldness.

Features of the psyche

Wind type people react sharply to any sound. They primarily perceive information about the world through sounds. Loud music in large doses upsets the psyche of these people. As they age, they try to avoid noisy companies. An unexpected, sharp and loud sound can make them very irritated or put them in a state of extreme fear. As a rule, they are very musical, appreciate good vocals, are sensitive to the nuances of speech and subtly recognize intonations, including false ones. People of this type are good at learning foreign languages; they speak with virtually no accent. “Wind” people have a well-developed sense of touch, cold and heat receptors. They love to touch objects, fabrics, feel and stroke them. Their sleep is easily upset, they are easily excited, they wake up from any rustles or sounds. They get enough sleep quickly (less than 8 hours are enough for them to sleep), and wake up easily.

Representatives of the “wind” constitution are extremely active mentally and mentally. They grasp everything on the fly, master new information well, and have excellent working memory. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), they just as easily forget new information, old hobbies, their promises and good intentions. Their long-term memory is mediocre. It happens that they are completely absorbed by new hobbies or people. They are characterized by short-lived but strong outbursts of feelings. They easily light up and rush around with some idea, but the process of its implementation, long, painstaking work is difficult for them. They happily agitate for new methods of fasting, breathing, treatment, etc., but fortunately, they quickly cool down without having time to cause significant damage to themselves. People belonging to the “wind” constitution are characterized by impetuous expenditure of physical and mental energy. They get tired quickly, but also quickly regain their strength. They are not suitable for monotonous, monotonous work. These are ideal workers for rush jobs, storming, and election campaigns. They have fast speech, gait, movements, high reaction speed and good orientation. Tradition holds that people of this constitutional type are rarely rich. They willingly give and spend: money, energy and words. They easily throw away old things and easily move from one hobby to another. When “wind” people are healthy, they are active, enthusiastic, unpredictable, and talkative. Their joyful attitude towards life is easily conveyed to others. They are capable of extraordinary and elegant solutions to problems, and in art they are capable of innovative techniques. This is a very common type among the Russian intelligentsia.

Features of digestion

Digestion of representatives of the “wind” constitution is weak. Gases in the intestines, various cramps and colics in the abdomen, and flying pains often occur. They are prone to constipation for any reason: when moving, changing water or food. Their appetite is small, but sometimes it is simply “wolfish”. The digestion of people of the “wind” type can be compared to a stove, whose draft is too strong and therefore neither much heat nor a large amount of “ash” remains in it. There are no special food restrictions for people of this type. They immediately transform any fatty, floury or sweet food into the energy of words, movements, actions and can afford not to follow any diets and at the same time not gain weight. However, people of this type should not eat dry food, grabbing a sandwich or candy from time to time. The basis of well-being for them is warm and liquid food. Oddly enough, they can start lunch with a sour, warm compote, and only then move on to salad and so on. This is explained by the fact that their gastric juice is secreted moderately and there is often low acidity. “Winds” absolutely need a warm and liquid breakfast; it will relieve many digestive problems. You should not limit yourself to a cup of tea with a sandwich, just as it is not recommended to perform mental or physical efforts on an empty stomach. Performing heavy physical activity is not for the “winds”. Snacking on the go is the scourge of “windy” people, which undermines their health in the first place. The state of digestion in the “winds” is greatly influenced by the penetration of cold inside, that is, in the form of food and drink. In the nature of all things there are elements of cold and/or heat; everyone, for example, understands that the weather is a clear example of cold and heat. The concept of cold and heat, according to the tenets of Tibetan medicine, also applies to the food we eat. For example, water is the coldest product (consists of cold elements). Hot water, boiling water is a temporary, unstable state of water. Strong alcohol vodka is a product with constant (permanent) hot elements. Thus, drinking ordinary water at room temperature, approximately 18–20°C, greatly cools the already cold representatives of the “wind” constitution. Drinks such as beer, kvass, Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola and many others, especially chilled ones, cool the “wind” people quite a lot. Raw vegetables and fruits, consisting of 70–90% water, also do not add joy and health to representatives of this constitution. Eating cold foods increases bloating, belching, epigastric pain, cramps, and dairy products in the form of yoghurt, kefir, etc. do not relieve constipation; rather, on the contrary, they aggravate and provoke it. Oddly enough, but “wind” people simply adore what is contraindicated for them, so they need to somehow limit non-recommended products. For example, “winds” love the bitter taste of coffee and green tea. Bitter and astringent tastes are the most harmful to the body. They have a stimulating effect on the nervous system and digestion of the “winds”. From coffee and tea, representatives of the “wind” constitution immediately come into a state of imaginary cheerfulness, but the euphoria also quickly disappears and the “winds” are forced to take several cups of tea or coffee. Mustard, horseradish, radish, radish, and nutmeg (a spice) have a bitter taste. These products, including coffee and tea, which, in addition to having a bitter and astringent taste, weaken the already weak digestion of the “winds”, cause constipation. In the summer, Russians like to treat themselves to okroshka and cold beetroot soup, which are prepared with kvass or kefir. Such dinners are definitely not for people of the “wind” type. Even in the most intense heat, “wind” people are recommended to eat food hot (warm) with the presence of four tastes: sweet, spicy, sour and salty. The sweet taste (this is not necessarily sugary) calms the unbalanced, vulnerable nervous system, the psyche of the “winds”, it can be recommended for children and the elderly, I especially recommend hot honey water with ginger. If the “wind” person does not like sweets, then this taste can be replaced with spicy, sour and salty. Better yet, use these flavors in combination with each other. For example, use combinations of flavors of various herbs, spices, seasonings in the preparation of sauces, gravies for various dishes and salads. I’m not calling for giving up vegetables, but you can use spices and thus make the dish more digestible. The pungent taste “warms” any dish, improves digestion, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Foods with a pungent taste include garlic, onion, ginger, cardamom, etc. The sour taste improves digestion, generates heat, improves appetite, and is found in lemon, lime, tomatoes, various types of table vinegars and other products. A salty taste (table salt, baking soda) helps to warm, dissolve anything that has hardened (clogged, “stuck”) and improves digestion. All these tastes cannot be abandoned, but it is not recommended to abuse them either, since in excess these tastes have a negative effect in the form of loss of strength, accumulation of fat and mucus, profuse sweating, decreased semen production, tremors in the body, etc. d. Salty taste, consumed in large quantities, increases thirst, promotes graying and hair loss, baldness, and the appearance of wrinkles.

Precautionary measures

There are a number of essential conditions that should be observed by people of the “wind” type if they want to maintain health, a joyful perception of life and fully realize their abilities. The first and most important thing is the regime. A strict routine is not at all necessary, but the developed habit of eating and sleeping at approximately the same time can truly be a lifeline for them. They have weak digestion and easily disturbed sleep. Agitation, loss of appetite, constipation and sleep disturbance are their usual reactions to life circumstances. The second condition is rest. People of this type quickly deplete their reserve of strength, but they know how to quickly restore it. Often, a cup of hot tea or five minutes of relaxation with soft and pleasant music, or a few breathing exercises is enough for them to regain their strength. Short meditations do not bring as much benefit to anyone as they do to the “winds”. Moderate physical activity is beneficial for them. If circumstances require long and monotonous efforts, you should think very carefully about how to diversify your activities, how to rest and restore your strength. The third condition is caution in the cold season. You need to be very careful about your clothes and shoes. They benefit from warm baths, showers, Russian steam baths, and oil massages. In the warm season, these people feel great and can begin hardening by any means, it is only important that this process occurs gradually, without aggression and great physical and emotional costs. But the most important thing for the representatives of the “bile” constitution is the precautions they have taken regarding tastes. They need to know that bitter and astringent tastes “bind”, dry, irritate their body, excite their nervous system and make them vulnerable.

Representatives of the constitution "bile"

People with a bile constitution

Subject to thirst and hunger.

Their minds are sharp, they are vain, they sweat and smell.

Their wealth and body are mediocre,

Prone to sweet, bitter, tart,

Hot, cool.

In adulthood, people of the “bile” type have very stable energy. They easily tolerate cold and wind. They love the coolness of autumn; for them this is the most comfortable time of the year. In summer they do not tolerate heat and humidity well and get tired quickly. People of this constitution are quite hardy, but from excessive effort, from heat, from frequent attacks of irritability and anger, their health can be upset. They do not tolerate stale water and food, or dirty air. Cigarettes and tobacco smoke, as well as alcohol and drugs, are very harmful to them. An addiction to spicy, salty and fiery foods, together with alcohol, can destroy their excellent digestion, and subsequently their health. If something doesn’t go well, “bile” people quickly become irritated, show intolerance, their demandingness goes beyond all limits, and they can fall into anger and rage over a trifle. Their pedantry becomes manic, humor gives way to sarcasm, wit - cynicism. The jealousy of aggressive “bills” can become dangerous for others. Vanity, the desire for leadership, the thirst for power become unbearable. Rigidity, a tendency towards tyranny and categorical judgments appear. The problem of rest and relaxation– the biggest problem for people of this type. If they learn to rest and control their temper tantrums, they will remain healthy and vigorous for many years to come. Spiritually, they need control emotions such as thirst for leadership, desire to impress others, expectation of praise and recognition of merit.

Energy is the main quality of people with the “bile” constitution. For people of this type, the elements of fire and blood predominate. This is positive energy, an element with hot properties, that is, Yang energy. The basis of the “bile” constitution is bile, which is produced by liver cells, “stored” in the gallbladder and is invaluable in the digestion of fats. Without the participation of bile, the digestion process is unthinkable; it is bile that provides heat during the combustion of fats, warms the body, and colors the skin and mucous membranes in the proper colors. As a rule, a large amount of bile is produced in humans under certain conditions: consumption of spicy, hot, fatty, fried, meat foods, abuse of vegetable fats; with anger and irritability; with major psycho-emotional shocks and stress; doing heavy physical labor and fitness, staying in the sun for a long time, as well as in very warm and stuffy rooms. All this causes bile to “move”, its secretion increases, it spreads blood through the vessels, staining the skin a darker color, the mucous membranes turn yellow, accordingly, the urine becomes brighter, yellow, with a pungent odor (feces are watery, not formed, up to 2-3 times a day). Excess bile also enters the secret organs (small and large intestines), causing irritation in them in the form of enterocolitis, ulcerative colitis and other diseases. All human diseases (meaning, in representatives of all constitutions) occur according to two scenarios: the “cold” and “heat” types. Of course, this also applies to people with a “bile” constitution, which is hot by nature. In representatives of the “bile” constitution, illnesses first proceed according to the “heat” scenario, and then a decline occurs - subsidence, extinction of the “heat”. Symptoms of “cold” begin to appear, as in people with the “wind” constitution, and a condition resembling indigestion (“smear”) also arises in people with the “mucus” constitution.

“Bile” people are active and active. Tibetan doctors say: “bile is warlike.” In the “Atlas of Tibetan Medicine” we read about them: “With a predominance of “bile” in the body, people are distinguished by a sharp mind, pride, hot temper and malice. Their skin and hair turn yellow, they sweat and emit a pungent odor, they often experience the urge to eat and drink, and have a preference for sweet, bitter and astringent foods. Such people are endowed with an average life expectancy and average income. They combine the habits of a tiger, a monkey, a yakshasa and a cat.” In “Chzhud-shi” it is written:

Body Features

The physique is proportional, muscles are developed, the face is regularly shaped, often pretty. Easily maintain weight for decades. If necessary, they can easily lose “extra” pounds. The eyes are shiny, vision is sharp. When stressed or tired, the whites of the eyes easily turn red, and the sclera of the eyes often turn yellow with age. If you do not take care of your eyes (follow the rules of reading, working with a computer), your vision quickly deteriorates. The skin is sensitive, soft, warm, often dark, prone to irritation, pimples, and boils. The complexion is good, with a bright blush, the lips are bright, red, they blush easily, they have freckles, moles, papillomas and red spots on their face and body more often than others. “Gall” women have pleasantly rounded shapes. “Galls” are prone to sweating, have a strong odor and sometimes become swollen. Their hands and feet are warm, even hot. Hair is thin and brittle, early gray hair often appears, and in men - baldness. Movements are dexterous, gestures are energetic, gait and demeanor are confident. Strength and endurance are average. As a rule, people who are “bile” are workaholics. The hot type of temperament “bile” (internal heat) pushes people to replenish procedures associated with exposure to cold: they zealously douse themselves with cold, icy water, are fond of winter swimming, and go swimming until late autumn. The consequences of these activities will certainly be felt, but after 10–20 years. Here's a striking example: an elderly man, 60 years old, looks much older than his years. He entered the office, leaning on a crutch and limping on his right leg. In appearance, Boris Ivanovich is a typical representative of the “bile” constitution - medium height, stocky, with sparse hair, half gray and a small bald spot in the crown area. The face is brightly flushed, the lips are purple with a bluish tint. From the anamnesis it turned out that today Boris Ivanovich suffers from a whole bunch of diseases typical of people with “bile”. Two years ago he suffered a myocardial infarction, has a small stone in the gall bladder, has suffered from hypertension since the age of 50 and attacks of gout for 6 years. And as a “victorious” final chord, I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Gout and an injury to his right knee combined to make Boris Ivanovich lame; he underwent 4 operations on his knee, but, unfortunately, his ability to move was not restored. Boris Ivanovich has been interested in winter swimming since he was 40 years old. In winter, once a week, after having a good snack and drinking a glass of vodka or cognac, Boris Ivanovich, together with his bosom friends, loved to plunge into ice-cold water. They had fun and were pleased with their exploits - after an ice bath they warmed up in the sauna, not forgetting to take doping inside. What happened to the lovers of winter swimming? The result is sad: out of five friends, Boris Ivanovich was the only one left. The rest went to another world - two suffered a stroke, the third died from a heart attack, the fourth could not be saved after acute pancreatic necrosis.

Every disease or even individual symptom has a cause. “There is no smoke without fire” - this folk wisdom also applies to diseases. As a doctor of Tibetan medicine, I responsibly declare that sudden cooling of the body certainly affects health (primarily the joints). What Boris Ivanovich came to at the age of 60 has a cause-and-effect relationship. We see the consequences, but there is only one cause - ignorance. We lack knowledge about a proper lifestyle, proper nutrition, how our body works, what is harmful to it, and what should be avoided. We do not know what we are doing and have no idea what consequences will overtake us along the road of life due to our ignorance.

Features of the psyche

Tradition associates the element of fire with vision, and the element of blood (and with it water) with the sense of taste. Therefore, people of the “bile” type comprehend the world mainly through vision. They have a good sense of colors and shapes, and are able to appreciate painting, sculpture, architecture, jewelry, outfits, and flowers. They make excellent designers. Bright light tires and irritates them, blue and green colors have a calming effect on them. The gustatory senses are well developed, but the addiction to spicy, hot and salty foods sometimes does not allow them to manifest themselves with all their subtlety. They are often gourmets and are always ready to appreciate a well-prepared dish.

Sleep soundly, sleep about 8 hours. At night they may wake up because they are hot and stuffy, from a feeling of hunger or thirst. Insomnia only occurs when you are very tired. People of this type know how to concentrate, easily grasp the essence of a problem, are pedantic, witty, and know how to correctly distribute money, time, energy, and strength. They have an innate tendency towards order and neatness. Knowledge is systematic, formulations are clear, memory is good. Decisions are well thought out, but can be extremely risky (they can be let down by their innate gambling). Speech is energetic, they prefer an orderly tone of communication. If required, they can be very convincing. The articulation is good, thoughts are expressed clearly and distinctly. They tend to take a certain position and know how to defend it. In everyday life and work, they try to be guided by certain rules and norms. They love to compete, are passionate and persistent, and do not like to give in or lose. Therefore, they are more at risk of being overworked than others. In most cases it is work related. They are more likely than other types to become workaholics; they need daily work. Witty, daring, direct, love to argue and are always in the mood to out-argue. They love danger and risk, and there are many adventurers and adventurers among them. Normally, people with such a constitution experience ardent feelings, their passion is hot, their love is bright. They are most often happy with life, cheerful, sincere and courageous. They have an innate desire for organization, leadership, and control of the situation. Always ambitious and even power-hungry. They love passionately and jealously.

In relationships with people, they can be harsh and cocky, which often pushes them away from themselves. They react very violently to manifestations of hostility, jealousy, hatred or impatience. They are demanding, obligatory towards themselves and those around them, and have a keen sense of duty and honor. In Russian literature, this is a warrior, a dashing hussar, an ardent lover...

Features of digestion

Digestion in humans - “bile” is excellent, appetite is excellent. They know what strong thirst and hunger are. In adulthood, they like to talk about the fact that in their youth they could eat and drink anything and in any quantity. Representatives of the “bile” constitution, skipping or postponing meals, become irritated and angry. Irregular eating does not threaten people of this type; they will always find something to eat. They prefer spicy and salty foods with fiery seasonings, which stimulate digestion, which works great for them even without this stimulation. “Bile” people are gourmets who understand good food and get great pleasure from food. As a rule, they are meat eaters, ready to eat meat three times a day, since any other food does not satisfy their burning hunger. Meat is a product that takes a long time to digest, and it is a universal material for constant “furnace”, maintaining the digestive fire. They are ready to eat meat not only in winter, but also in summer. Kebabs - in the summer - are the favorite food for the “galls”. In combination with alcohol and hot seasonings, they completely intensify the already strong “blazing” digestive fire of people - “bile”. A strong thirst for “bile” is quenched with cold (cool) water, beer, kvass. Thus, they “extinguish” excess heat in the stomach without thinking about the consequences. This can be compared to a blazing fire into which water is poured: in one place the blazing intensifies, in another place smoke and steam are formed. Almost the same effect occurs in the digestive system. This addiction leads over time to heartburn, gastritis, and in combination with work, constant stress and irritability can lead to stomach ulcers. People of this type are more likely to have diarrhea than constipation.

Precautionary measures

The hot temperament of the “bile”, as well as “hot” diseases that arise as a result of the disturbance of the “bile”, must be pacified using the influence of 4 methods of Tibetan medicine, which include:

1. Lifestyle with correction of the psycho-emotional and physical component of a person.

2. Correction of nutrition with limitation of spicy (burning), salty, sour tastes, fried and very hot foods. The drink is not cold, but not hot either. You should not drink very cold water. Sometimes the “galls,” who are very hot by nature, drink ice water or various drinks straight from the refrigerator to cool themselves down. This does not help them, but only aggravates some diseases (sometimes this leads to very serious complications, including the development of cirrhosis of the liver). Quite often, hot “galls” become walruses, which in a dozen or a couple of decades will result in serious complications and health problems for them.

3. In the presence of such serious diseases as cardiac ischemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus of the “hot” type, gout and other diseases, Tibetan herbal remedies are prescribed, the only ones of their kind that can “cool” and “cool” the hot nature of bile. Of course, in this case it is necessary to abandon extreme activities (winter swimming, dousing with ice water, etc.). Tibetan herbal mixtures cleanse the liver, blood, internal organs (hollow and solid) from excess bile (which in such cases becomes poison for the body, acts toxic, poisonous) and a person gets rid of fever, hot sweat, hot flashes, bad odor and other troubles.

4. External procedures in the form of deep massage, acupuncture, vacuum therapy can relieve tension, muscle spasms, stress, aggressiveness, etc. All these symptoms are interdependent.

I also draw the attention of representatives of the “bile” constitution that they need to avoid spicy, salty and sour foods. Of course, there is no need to categorically give up these tastes, but it is necessary to remember that excessive passion for them can lead to the depletion of “bile” and the stimulation of “wind”, i.e., the place of one dosha is taken by another.

Representatives of the Slime Constitution

People with a mucus constitution have a cool body

Joints and bones do not stand out,

They are fleshy and white, round in shape.

Hunger, thirst, suffering are easily endured,

Their bodies are large, they live long and richly.

They sleep soundly. They are broad-minded

They have a naturally good disposition.

Representatives of the “mucus” constitution are often found among the Slavs and residents of the Scandinavian countries. “Slime” is a combination of the elements of water and earth. This heavy, cold and stable system provides its owner with physical endurance and strength, but in the area of ​​emotions it tends towards inertia. Here is what is written in the “Atlas of Tibetan Medicine” about “mucus” people: “With a predominance of “mucus” in the body, people have a cool body, they are portly, white-skinned, easily tolerate cold and thirst, are not irritable, kind by nature, love bitter, sour, astringent and tart foods, sleep soundly. They are blessed with longevity and wealth, but they are clouded with ignorance. Such people combine the habits of a lion, a leader buffalo, an elephant, Garuda, and Brahma.” Most of all, “mucus” manifests itself in fatty tissues. Among the sense organs, smell and taste are well developed. Sometimes these organs are extremely sensitive and therefore vulnerable.

Body Features

Of the three single body types in Tibetan medicine, the “mucus” body type is considered the best, since its owners are strong and resilient. This gives them advantages in harsh living conditions, where physical labor and patience prevail. The assertion that people of this type live long lives is apparently connected with this circumstance. They have broad chests and shoulders, but their ankles and wrists are often gracefully thin, especially in women. The height can be any, but the body is always massive and portly. The muscles are not so pronounced, but the physical strength is great. This also applies to women. They often have large, moist eyes. Women have a full, slightly round face. Hands and feet are warm, but freeze at times. Hair and skin are soft. The complexion is bright, in youth it is bright white with a slight pale pink blush. The skin is whitish, prone to rashes, and cool to the touch. Gaining weight is extremely easy. Fat is deposited mainly on the thighs and buttocks. Losing weight is difficult. If they are healthy, the body is stout, but not obese. Their movements are light, slow, smooth, which does not exclude a swift and strong throw. In all their movements there is a confident and calm beauty of strength. They eat and speak slowly, sometimes deliberately slowly. Developed desire for physical labor; they rarely get tired. Representatives of the "slime" constitution They don’t like cold, damp weather - it is contraindicated for them. In winter, especially with a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, the “mucus” system becomes upset. But these disorders do not appear immediately (“mucus” is very inert), but only in the spring or summer. This manifests itself as allergies, runny nose, pneumonia, bronchitis, joint pain and swelling. The causes of disturbance (disorder) of “mucus” are behavior or clouding of consciousness. Due to the lack of self-knowledge, a person himself brings his physical health into disorder. Having a strong body from nature and from parents, physically well developed, possessing endurance, tolerance and other excellent qualities, a person causes himself a lot of harm due to lack of knowledge throughout his life (both children and adults). This refers to the way of life and the nature of nutrition, which are the main conditions that excite one or another constitution, in this case, “mucus”. In the lifestyle, the most important condition for the disturbance of “mucus” is mental and physical laziness, when after eating, instead of moving, a person rushes to the sofa, sleeps for a long time or swims in a cold pond from spring to late autumn, stays in a cold and damp room, dresses lightly in cold, wet and windy weather. If a person gives preference to “cold” and “heavy” food - eats sandwiches, yesterday’s food, food from the refrigerator, dairy products, raw vegetables and fruits, especially unripe ones, drinks cold water, kvass, tea, then an imbalance of the “mucus” regulatory system is ensured . Also, the “outrage” of “mucus” will gain strength if a person consumes liquid more than 2 times the amount of solid food, in other words, when foods with “cold”, yin elements predominate in a person’s diet.

Features of the psyche

“Slime” people have a calm, unhurried temperament, they are patient, and over time they can become indifferent. “Slime” people sleep wonderfully, their sleep is deep and long. They suffer not from insomnia, but from “oversleeping.” They wake up for a long time, love to lie down and soak in bed. They usually wake up late, and if you give them free rein, getting up by 12 o’clock is the norm. Representatives of this constitution experience a surge of energy in the evening, so they prefer to go to bed and get up late. These are great partners. They are gentle, tolerant, content with little, and try to maintain the status quo. “Slime” people are active, but at the same time balanced and stable, which has a positive effect on others. People are treated with warm sympathy, they know how to forgive and be lenient. They have high self-esteem and the opinions of others are less important to them than to other types of people. All people of this constitution are thrifty. They know how to store money, things, food, body fat, words, energy. Moreover, their storage process is very thoughtful and expedient. The world without them would be too eccentric and unstable.

Features of digestion

Digestion in representatives of the “mucus” constitution is slow, low stomach acidity occurs, appetite is normally good, increasing in the evening. “Slime” people can afford to do without breakfast. They receive strong emotional pleasure from the process of eating. True gourmets and good cooks are born among them. “Slime” people are most often “night owls” who love night vigils and therefore easily skip breakfast. In the evening, the appetite of “mucus” is significantly increased and they are ready to eat large portions of food, without thinking about the quality and quantity of food. Everything that is in the refrigerator is used and it is not necessarily taken into account whether the prepared food is fresh, and the process of absorbing food can take several hours intermittently before going to bed. This is the peculiarity of “mucus”; they cannot sleep while their stomach is empty. When the stomach is tightly filled with food, the “mucus” person calms down and falls asleep easily and for a long time. Such a lifestyle ultimately leads to difficulties with digestion and to the development of the “cold” type of indigestion. With age, people with a “mucus” constitution increase digestive problems: a sour-sweet taste appears in the mouth, the tongue does not feel the taste of food, appetite decreases, bloating, belching, constipation appear, excess weight increases, swelling appears on the face, in the area ankles.

Precautionary measures

People of this type vitally need varied, long-term and intense physical activity. They need to avoid cold and dampness, dress appropriately for the weather, do not douse themselves with cold water, and do not go winter swimming. In their absence or monotony, obesity begins. The taste analyzer is very important for them, and as long as this “sensor” is in order, people of this type are healthy, since they can use their amazing ability - the ability to choose the right food for themselves. But if the food is predominantly sweet, it (the sensor) loses its sensitivity, and people of this constitution very quickly turn into a sweet tooth. A disorder of the mucus system inevitably affects the sphere of mental life. Resilience develops into heavy silent stubbornness, stability into inertia and laziness. Peacefulness and tolerance turn into indifference and inattention, prudence turns into greed. They become incredibly intrusive in their care and affection. In difficult situations, they “stick their heads” and remain silent. They are simply silent, not making any decisions. Attempts by women of this type to lose weight are not only useless, but also dangerous. Having a large body and the body’s innate tendency to create connective tissue, one can achieve an elegant figure (thinness) in only one way: by completely disrupting the “mucus” system, bringing oneself into a state of exhaustion and even illness. Representatives of the constitution should not intercept “mucus” between breakfast, lunch and dinner, and should not overindulge in sweets, because their digestion is slow, and sweets clog the taste buds. “Mucus” is prone to diabetic disorders. Ice cream, chilled juices, cold snacks are not for them. They should eat warm, freshly prepared food and hot snacks. To stabilize the disturbed mucus constitution, as well as to prevent its disorder, Tibetan medicine recommends 4 “hot” methods of treatment and prevention:

1. A “hot” lifestyle involves physical activity, walking long distances, physical exercise, etc.

2. “Hot” food, since the nature of “mucus” is cold and heavy, it must be warmed with hot food. This should be understood as consuming foods with “hot”, “warming yang” properties. More on this in another chapter. If the disturbance of the “mucus” has gone far, then methods 3 and 4 come into play.

3. Prescribing “hot” herbal mixtures that are able to remove excess water, fat, lymph, mucus from the body, regulate hormonal imbalances, improve digestion and the symptoms of existing diseases (allergies, asthma, arthrosis, skin problems, etc.).

4. External “hot” procedures: deep acupressure of the whole body, vacuum massage, warming with cigars and many other procedures.

Representatives of the “mucus” constitution should be wary of eating foods with sweet (this is their weak point), bitter and astringent tastes. They are recommended food with spicy, sour and salty tastes.

People with a “wind-bile” constitution (mobility and energy)

Unlike “pure” types, people with a predominance of two constitutions always have advantages and disadvantages of both constitutions. The “wind-bile” person is highly dynamic in thoughts, creativity, movement, work and family. As a rule, these are mobile, energetic people with good potential, creative, good communicators and socially adapted. It is known that the energy “wind” in our body implies the nervous system and belongs to the element of air, which is cold in nature, and the energy “bile” (digestive system) is hot, since it is based on the element of fire. It must be borne in mind that each of the energies of our body “wind-bile-mucus” can shift in one direction or another, that is, it tends to accumulate (excitement) or deplete. It is for this reason that diseases develop in the body. The treatise “Chzhud-shi” says that the “wind” further chills the “cold” mucus and inflates (increases) the “heat” of bile. “Wind” immediately affects heat and cold, raises collected diseases from their place, scatters scattered diseases everywhere, so you cannot “take your eyes off” it. My reader has already understood that we are talking about the “wind” - the nervous system, our consciousness, psyche and emotions, therefore, when combining “wind-bile”, the main attention must be paid to the state of the nervous system, otherwise the development of a wide variety of “heat” diseases is possible. , from colds, infections to heart attack and stroke in older age. A person belonging to the “wind-bile” constitution feels equally good in cold and hot weather, but prefers when it is fresh and windy. Weight remains stable for many years from youth to old age. Wind energy does not allow them to gain extra pounds, since the energy of food is easily converted into the energy of thoughts and movement. This type of person's sleep is unstable, prone to superficial sleep, with periodic interruptions. Sleep disturbance in representatives of this constitution is facilitated by the “disturbance” of the “wind” (nervous system) and the “bile” constitution itself, which is not calm.

Body Features

In the “wind-bile” physique of a person, both options can be realized, depending on which principle prevails. If the system is “wind”, then the physique may be disproportionate - the arm span is greater than the height. Men may have broad shoulders, a stooped posture and a tendency to scoliosis, or an incorrect bite, although this is not at all necessary. “Bile” manifests itself in normally developed muscles and energetic movements. In women, they have well-developed, pleasant body shapes, devoid of the leanness inherent in people of the “wind” type. The facial features are regular, often pretty with a gentle blush in youth.

Hair and skin can be either dry or oily. The skin can be very sensitive and irritable if it is soft and sweats under the influence of the "bile" system, but if it is dry ("wind"), it becomes sensitive to air humidity and temperature influences. This skin is not very irritable and is not prone to rashes. The movements are impetuous and energetic, the speed of reactions is very high, sometimes they seem awkward and angular. The “wind-bile” person reacts very vividly to all the impressions of life. They are more durable and stable than pure “wind”. Another option can be observed: the physique is proportional, the muscles are well defined, and the “wind” system makes itself felt in the details: a long neck, thin limbs, crunching in the joints. Height, as a rule, is average, weight is normal, there is no thinness. Assertiveness, aggressiveness, and energy are clearly expressed. They have a lot of vitality that is easily wasted. There are no weight problems. The skin is normal, often dark-skinned, easily irritated, prone to the formation of rashes and pimples, increased sweating, hot flashes are observed (paroxysmal with a quick change to a feeling of cold).

Features of the psyche

“Wind-bile” people are distinguished by a particularly excitable character, mood swings and general instability in the psycho-emotional sphere. Women are distinguished by great vulnerability and touchiness. Peaceful sleep. Stress, tension at work, and disruptions to routine can lead to insomnia or shallow sleep that does not provide complete rest; sleep is filled with vivid and sometimes scary dreams. They fall asleep and wake up easily, but at night they can get up from heat or cold, thirst or hunger. “Wind-Bile” perceive the world joyfully, with enthusiasm, sometimes in seemingly bleak circumstances. “Bile” adds energy, determination and love for organization and order, “wind” helps to set a goal, distribute efforts and bring things to an end, navigate different situations and adapt to new circumstances and environments. “Wind-bile” people change their hobbies less often (than people with the “wind” constitution). They work in an organized manner, are critical, quick-witted, enterprising, not as tense and excitable as the “wind”, and not as reckless and angry as the “bile”. They are friendly towards people, talkative and witty. They tolerate cold and heat well. Not as vulnerable as people with a single constitution. If “bile” prevails in the constitution, they can get involved in an adventure. They get down to business not only with enthusiasm, but also with some aggressiveness. They are characterized by: tension and anxiety; feelings of fear and anger; insecurity and tension; under stress they can be uncontrollable. If the balance of vital principles is not disturbed, they are very pleasant in communication, they know how to be restrained, friendly and persistent. Children of the “wind-bile” constitution are restless, restless, noisy, disobedient. They have so much energy that from an early age they refuse to nap during the day, causing a lot of trouble for their household. Such children can only be curbed by directing their vigorous activity to all sorts of activities - sports, various types of art, etc. At the same time, children may not suffer from colds, but a tendency to food poisoning, infections, neuroses and skin diseases can be observed.

Features of digestion

Digestion in representatives of the “wind-bile” constitution is normal. There may be a tendency to constipation, but indigestion may also occur. Wind-bile people give preference in food to more neutral tastes, but a lot depends on their mood: sometimes they can happily eat a lot of fried, spicy and meat foods, but they often make do with sandwiches, simple food, without a variety of seasonings and spices. We can say that their food preferences are varied, there are no special restrictions on the diet, but the requirement of regularity of nutrition remains an indispensable requirement if they want to maintain their digestive system. The presence of strong wind-bile systems can lead to various gastrointestinal disorders and often skin diseases. The state of their digestion generally depends on the food they eat. If the diet gave preference to spicy, fried and meat foods, then the symptoms of “fever” will prevail: hot sweat, redness of the face and neck, tachycardia, increased blood pressure, heartburn, nausea, pasty stools up to 2-3 times a day, deep yellow urine. If “cold” food predominates in the diet, then the symptoms of fever are significantly smoothed out, which affects health, sensations, sensitivity to cold and heat. The digestion of people of this type is sensitive to stress, tension, and sometimes they have a “nervous stomach” that reacts with severe cramps and diarrhea if the subject experiences irritation, anger or fear. They should not get angry before eating or engage in unpleasant conversations at the table. Any nervous stress accompanied by irritation, anger or depression can, if repeated frequently, lead to the development of a peptic ulcer, and in the presence of a peptic ulcer, to gastric bleeding. Most often, people of the “wind-bile” type experience indigestion of the “hot” type, as a result of which nutrients are not absorbed. There is a high probability of developing ulcerative colitis, uterine fibroids, skin diseases such as neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis.

Precautionary measures

Body disorders in people with mixed “wind-bile” constitutions can be associated with both the “wind” system and the “bile” system. They need to follow a regime and be able to calculate their strength, learn to stop passion and anger in themselves, since the main “poison” of the soul of the “winds” (nervous system) is attachment (clinging, desire, gambling nature), then, therefore, to calm they need to develop a feeling of love for everyone without strong attachment. For people of the “bile” type, the main “poison” of the soul is a state of anger, irritability and short temper. To cope with the surges of negative emotions, you need to cultivate tolerance and patience. Wind-bile people are prone to gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases due to stress and overexertion, which can greatly depress them, even to the point of depression. It is very useful for both “winds” and “galls” to practice meditation, yoga, visit various places of worship, be in harmony with oneself and nature, and constantly gain new knowledge about oneself and the world. When a person finds harmony, then health is restored quickly. As for nutrition, neutral food is suitable for “wind-bile” people - not very hot and not too cold and cold. In taste preferences, depending on the season of the year, you can use any 6 known tastes: hot, sour, salty, sweet, astringent and bitter. All these tastes in different proportions and ratios are useful both for an individual person - the “wind”, and for the representative of the constitution “bile”. Therefore, all these tastes must be present in the “wind-bile” person’s food. These tastes are determined by the tongue and affect the processes of digestion, digestion of food, and removal of waste. Tastes have various properties: hardness, lightness, oiliness, mobility, heaviness, coolness, strength, softness, pliability, roughness. Due to these excellent qualities, their influence on human health and longevity is so great. Naturally, as a result of the entire digestive process, blood is formed, which, depending on the “poisons” (the predominance of hot or cold elements and tastes in food), will also have the properties of “cold” and “heat”, shaping the nature of the disease. With an excess of “heat” in the blood, diseases of the heart, blood vessels, eyes, stomach, skin, blood diseases, and small and large intestines develop. The place of “wind” is bones, joints. Excitation of bile (liver activity) is observed at noon (lunch time) and at midnight - this is the time of bile movement, therefore it is recommended to take medications for the liver during this period. In the morning hours and closer to night - the time of “wind” - it is necessary to calm the “wind” (nervous system).

People with a mucus-wind constitution (mobility and stability)

People who have dominance in their physiological state "slime-wind" have the nature of cold, since both of its components “mucus” (the elements water and earth) and “wind” (the element air) are “cold”. Physically, this type of person may be similar to a typical representative of the “slime” constitution or a typical “wind” person, but they differ from their “pure” representatives by not being as heavy and certainly not as thin as the “winds”. These are people with pale skin, cool to the touch, freezing, prone to frequent colds, somewhat contradictory in eating habits (from abundant gluttony to starvation). People “mucus-wind” have a calm character, but with periods of outbursts, manifestations of violent passions and emotions. Unlike “pure” “mucus,” representatives of the “mucus-wind” constitution do not gain enormous body weight due to the fact that they waste the energy received from food on the energy of words, physical actions, active work, etc.

Body Features

The predominance of the “wind” system is expressed in disproportionate physique. It is rather asthenic. The body is usually small, the legs and arms can be long, the shoulders are narrow, and the hips, on the contrary, are too wide. But other combinations are possible: women of this type have long legs and arms, narrow hips and broad shoulders. Sometimes other imbalances are realized due to the “wind” system (bad bite, stooping). At the same time, the “mucus” system will certainly manifest itself in the structure of the body. For example, broad shoulders, flexible and elastic ligaments, smooth, soft and cool skin. The predominance of the “mucus” system in the body structure is expressed in a powerful, large body, wide chest and shoulders. The action of the “wind” system is expressed in minor disproportions of the face and figure: a slight stoop, excessively thin ankles and wrists, short arms, legs or fingers, protruding ears, etc. Men and women of this type are not very muscular and strong, not so lean , like “wind” and “bile” and under the influence of the “mucus” system, they are quite resilient. Fat tissue is more pronounced than in people with a “wind” constitution, joints and tendons are not so noticeable, women have well-developed feminine forms.

The men are quite strong, although the muscles are not as prominent as those of the “galls”. Women are stately and round. Physical activity is tolerated well. They are resilient, strong, patient. Hair and skin can be either dry and hard or soft - it depends on which of the systems they owe these qualities to. The complexion is not bright; more often they are white or darkish white. Their movements are swift and smooth. Sometimes they have almost ballet-like grace and flexibility, thanks to very elastic ligaments (“mucus”), their gait is beautiful, soft and smooth, their gestures are graceful and expressive. They gain weight more easily than people with a “wind” constitution. Fat is deposited mainly on the stomach, buttocks and thighs. They lose weight slowly and difficultly, but they succeed much more easily, unlike representatives of the pure “mucus” constitution. Forced weight loss undermines their health and stamina. The tendency to increased formation of connective tissue is inherent in all cells of their body by nature, so it is completely pointless to fight it. Often, under the influence of fashion, these people try to radically change their genotype (lose weight), which is dangerous and Tibetan doctors do not recommend doing this. In the warm season and in an atmosphere of comfort and contentment, they easily gain weight and after a while they can turn from a fragile and graceful figure into a very well-fed person. In women this occurs after the birth of a child, in men after 40 years. A change in climate from a cold or temperate climate to a warmer one can also affect them, and they become fatter. If the “wind” system predominates in the structure of the body, then they lose excess weight easily.

Features of the psyche

In their perception of the world, mucus-wind people tend to be guided by smell and taste. They appreciate fine food and subtle shades of smells. They often have an excellent memory for smells. They love peace. Tension, fatigue and stress can result in insomnia for them. They sleep soundly and for a long time, wake up slowly and with difficulty. They prefer to go to bed late and like to sleep longer in the morning. They need more than 8 hours to sleep. Sleep is easily upset, but they tend to “get it” during the day.

In the Tibetan tradition, daytime naps are considered a bad habit that upsets the mucus system and creates laziness and dullness. Daytime naps are recommended only for children, the sick and the elderly.

The reactions of representatives of this constitution are fast and active; they react quickly to external stimuli, despite their massiveness - the “wind” system is more pronounced here. Internally they are calm, stable, content, with high self-esteem. They know how to weigh all circumstances well and think through their actions in advance. If necessary, they act quickly and energetically, but if there is no urgent need, they tend to delay the action or abandon it altogether. They are not talkative and excessive talkativeness is more a sign of a disorder than a natural trait. They have an excellent memory. They learn and remember quickly, they tend to systematize, deepen and accumulate their knowledge; ambiguities and inaccuracies are clarified and clarified. They react to stress like a “wind” - initially, agitation, talkativeness, insomnia, general anxiety and fears. With prolonged and severe shocks, these symptoms can be replaced by deep depression, silence and complete loss of strength. Usually they are patient, tolerate everyday inconveniences well and strive to overcome them, but when thrown out of balance they can become very agitated, which is consumed by food.

In their perception and memory, as a rule, there are two systems, but the speed and dispersion of the “wind” can have a stronger effect than the stability of the “mucus”. With a good memory, this leads to incredible erudition. True, due to innate laziness, representatives of the “slime-wind” constitution can limit themselves to superficial knowledge and incomplete education. Like people with the "wind" type, they tend to change hobbies and be late for dates and be lazy like people with the "slime" constitution. If they manage to overcome laziness and scatteredness, they make excellent workers, quickly grasping the essence and bringing the matter to its logical conclusion.

“Slime-wind” children are neither thin nor fat, pale, mentally and emotionally vulnerable, and when it comes to food they prefer sandwiches, fruits, dairy products, sweets, candies, cakes, and at the same time they quickly get full. From early childhood, these children suffer from indigestion, the main symptom of which is constipation. By nature, “breeze” children are calm, but whiny, touchy, vulnerable, their sleep depends on their mental state: from strong to restless, anxious. The “mucus” child is prone to respiratory diseases. The places of mucus in the body are the chest (chest), neck, lungs, head, fat, bone marrow; feces, urine, tongue, nose and the most vulnerable place - the stomach, in which the main processes of digestion occur. Therefore, from a young age, children are taught to perceive different tastes, which affect not only the digestive ability of the stomach, but even the state of the nervous system. It is known that an overdose of a sour taste, for example, lemon, greatly excites the child’s psyche and disrupts his sleep, in extreme cases it can cause convulsions. Tibetan medicine recommends paying attention to this. Children "mucus-wind" quite often suffer from diseases of the upper respiratory tract (allergies, rhinitis, polyps and adenoids in the nose, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, tracheobronchitis). In a psycho-emotional state - lethargy, a tendency to apathy, drowsiness, depression, tearfulness. Against the background of such conditions, children become more vulnerable and susceptible to infections, flu, and colds. Children of “mucus-wind”, like their adult representatives, need to be warmed - treated with warm, “warming” medicines, nutritious oily foods with the addition of spicy, sour, salty and sweet tastes.

Features of digestion

People of the “mucus-wind” constitution, who by their nature have the elements of cold (both the “mucus” person and the “wind” person) quite often suffer from disturbances in the digestive system, which provides energy to the entire body and is involved in the renewal of all cells and tissues of our body. Typical “mucus” suffers more often than others from indigestion of the “cold” type; Tibetans call this condition “mazhu”. Indigestion is the root of all human internal diseases, since as a result of improper digestion of food, “wrong” blood and many side toxins and wastes are formed. The predominance of the “wind” constitution (a state of indignation or decline) only aggravates these processes, and exacerbation of diseases and digestive disorders occur in the morning and evening hours, when activity of both “mucus” and “wind” is observed. In the food prohibitions for the “mucus” and “wind” constitution, it is recommended to avoid cold, stale, yesterday’s food, food from the refrigerator, raw vegetables and unripe fruits, an abundance of dairy products, and sandwich food. Among the tastes, representatives of the “mucus-wind” constitution are recommended to have pungent, sour and salty tastes; sweet tastes should be treated with limitations; bitter and astringent tastes should either be mixed with other tastes, or also limited during the period of exacerbation. Digestive disorders in people “mucus-wind” are recommended to be treated with warm, hot methods; in the diet, pay attention to foods with warm and nutritious properties: honey, lamb, fish, tsampa, sesame oil, water with ginger, etc.

Digestion in representatives of the “mucus-wind” is weakened and slow. They should be extremely careful about the choice of food and the regularity of their meals. They must strictly follow the rule: do not eat anything until the previous food has been digested. It is dangerous for them to “intercept” between meals; indigestion may occur. They easily get stomach problems due to heavy, poorly digestible, poorly prepared food or due to stale food. They are prone to constipation and diarrhea, and often suffer from flatulence, bloating, and belching.

From the practice of a doctor of Tibetan medicine

Larisa Mikhailovna, 64 years old, a tall, white-faced woman, pale, with a nervous expression, suffered from chronic constipation for many years. A musician by training (a piano teacher), she was unable to accustom herself to a proper diet. Slender and beautiful Larisa, after marriage and the birth of her daughter, began to gain weight by the age of 30. By character and temperament, she always considered herself a neurasthenic type: very emotional, touchy, whiny. She always reacted sharply to quarrels with her husband, her daughter’s illness, and problems at work. At such moments, she lost sleep; at night she could spend hours watching TV series or reading romance novels. Larisa relieved her stress by eating, including sandwiches prepared in haste. On the recommendation of doctors, she took 1.5 liters of water (cold, room temperature) every day at any time of the year. In the first 2-3 months of drinking water, the woman’s stool improved, which she was happy about and recommended to everyone to drink water. After 1.5 years, Larisa began to notice that she began to often freeze; her legs and arms did not warm up for a long time, even under the blanket. Cold sweat appeared from time to time, especially during nervous stress and anxiety. All the symptoms of indigestion (the “I smear” condition) - constipation, bloating, belching, a feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating - returned with renewed vigor. These symptoms were accompanied by excess weight, thickening of the neck (diffuse goiter was detected), large uterine fibroids, and menstrual irregularities. Doctors prescribed blood and urine tests. Much to the chagrin of Larisa and her entire family, by the age of 56 she was diagnosed with chronic lymphadenopathy and a number of other serious diseases. For several years, the woman was treated for her illness by doctors of official medicine: her blood formula hardly changed for the better. On the recommendation of doctors, she continued to drink water and ate a lot of raw vegetables and fruits, berries. She was especially advised to eat lemons and currants, but the patient’s condition did not improve, but rather worsened more and more: swelling and puffiness appeared on the face and legs. In this state, Larisa Mikhailovna turned to the Naran Tibetan medicine clinic, where doctors determined her constitution as “mucus-wind” and identified the causes of her health problems. Having received qualified help, advice on nutrition and lifestyle, Larisa enthusiastically began treatment. Serious adjustments in diet soon began to produce results: the woman was freed from internal cold, constipation, and belching. Treatment continued for a year with interruptions. As a result, not only the patient’s physical condition improved, but also psychologically Larisa became more confident and calm. Her relationships with family members came into harmony and were warmed with warmth and love. She changed her perception of life and, of course, her attitude towards her health.

Precautionary measures

People “mucus-wind” tolerate cold and windy weather very poorly, they easily freeze and catch colds. Clothes for them should be appropriate for the weather: light and warm, well protected from the wind. It is best to start hardening in the summer. Replace ice-hole swimming with skiing, running, gymnastics or indoor games. Dancing (sports, ballroom) is especially beneficial. For them this is a wonderful emotional release. These people are rarely prone to an irregular, chaotic life; they lead a “bohemian”, unsystematic life only under strong pressure from circumstances. They instinctively feel that this could destroy their health. A sedentary lifestyle and monotony of body movements provoke obesity in them, and excess weight leads to even greater immobility. They vitally need a variety of movements, giving them the opportunity to work all ligaments, muscles and joints. They need physical activity, but it should not be an effort through force - the body should enjoy movement. Practice shows: men and women of this type enjoy the feeling of muscular joy when practicing martial arts, wushu, aikido or simply rhythmic gymnastics. The causes of disorders in representatives of this constitution come from elementary laziness and have exclusively emotional, spiritual nature. It takes a long time to overwhelm such a strong organism. Tradition considers the main causes of ill health among representatives of the “mucus-wind” constitution to be clouding of consciousness, which causes mental and physical laziness in combination with psycho-emotional gusts of the “wind” (excitation of the nervous system). For a long time they believe that everything is allowed to them, that they will endure any stress, any asceticism, any amount of alcohol, women and adventures. The first signs of disorder in people belonging to this sign are noticeable in the behavioral and emotional spheres - persistence becomes importunity, will turns into stubbornness, energy turns into irritability and anger. Aggression increases. If they manage to keep passions “in check,” then they live long and have excellent health.

People with a “bile-mucus” constitution (energy and strength)

People of this type at all times constituted the color of chivalry and symbolized power, freedom, militancy, and prosperity. Representatives of the “bile-mucus” constitution are a complex organism consisting of two irreconcilable constitutions: “bile” is the yang (hot, warm) energy of fire, “mucus” is the yin (cold) energy of water and earth. “Bile” gives this type of people strong emotional energy, confidence, determination, courage, bravery, and determination. In “Chzhud-shi” it is written that representatives of this constitution resemble tigers and monkeys in their habits. The “mucus” constitution gives these people stability, patience, and perseverance in achieving goals. And although these two constitutions, “bile” and “mucus” are antagonistic, with appropriate upbringing, good education and, of course, healthy genes, they become leaders, leaders, talented commanders and other outstanding personalities in history. For example, Marshal Kutuzov, Stalin, Brezhnev, Yeltsin, the great Russian singer Lyudmila Zykina and many others. This concerns their psycho-emotional sphere, but in the state of the physical body and physiology, various “wars” of local significance can be observed, especially if one or both constitutions are out of balance. Physically, “bile-mucus” people look quite attractive - both height and weight are almost normal, although there is always a danger of weight gain, but it does not prevail by very large kilograms due to the ebullient energy of the “bile”. “Bile-mucus” people are notable for the fact that the energy of the food they eat easily turns into the energy of action, movement, and thoughts. True, all this is good for the time being. If you do not take care of your health, then two constitutions that are antagonistic in nature, “bile” (fire) and “mucus” (earth and water), sooner or later cause harm to the body (just as on a narrow mountain road there are two mountain goats and neither does not give way to them).

At the age of “bile” (from 25 to 60 years), in the prime of life and life, the “bile-mucus” person radiates energy and achieves great results and illnesses bypass him. All misfortunes (and illnesses, of course, too) fall on him for the most part simultaneously, energy quickly decreases and fades away - this is due to a person’s harmful habits in lifestyle and nutrition. It is in this type of constitution that “sudden” diseases manifest themselves: heart attacks, strokes, diabetes mellitus, cancer, inability to recognize the symptoms of “cold” and “heat” and their mutual influence on each other. “Cold”, “aging”, has signs of “heat”, and heat, “aging”, has signs of “cold”. These symptoms are referred to in Tibetan medicine as “diseases of similarity.”

Body Features

The physique of “bile-mucus” people is quite proportional; there is a tendency to be overweight, which, however, does not particularly spoil them. The body is strong, the muscles are dense and elastic. Physically, people of this type are more resilient, strong, athletic, and energetic. Skin with good turgor, good sweating, hair is prone to early graying and thinning. The gait combines smoothness and impetuosity, energy, depending on the circumstances. Speech can be calm, with notes of weight and persuasiveness. They gain weight easily and can also lose weight easily, unlike “pure” “mucus”.

Features of the psyche

In the perception of the world among representatives of the “bile-mucus” constitution, vision and smell play a special role. Men of this type value beauty in women, first of all. People with “bile-mucus” should take care of their eyesight. When tired, the whites of the eyes quickly turn red. They cannot be called gourmets; for this they have too good an appetite, they remember smells perfectly, which can cause antipathy towards a place and a person. The sleep is sound and long. Fall asleep and wake up easily. When you wake up, you are immediately ready to act. These are persistent, strong-willed and even-tempered people. They have an excellent memory, their knowledge on the subject that interests them is thorough and systematic. Strength, dexterity and courage are extremely valued. They easily develop an aggressive type of behavior. Office work does not appeal to them. They are prudent and gambling, they love to patronize and dominate. They strive for leadership, records, fame and wealth. If the “mucus” constitution prevails, the manner of behavior changes dramatically: the attitude towards people is even, good-natured (an indicator of strength), they are pleasant and tolerant in communication. Excellent workers, but among them there are rarely enthusiasts who are ready to do anything for the sake of business. Stressful situations are tolerated well. They are confident that “everything will work out.”

Features of digestion

To understand the basis of digestion in people of the “bile-mucus” type, it is necessary to remember the digestion of “mucus” and “bile” separately. Any understanding of the issue requires knowledge of the basics, including the elements of these constitutions, since they are of great importance in understanding all the processes occurring in any human body. On the one hand, the fire of “bile” can be extinguished by the cold of “mucus,” and at the same time, the “chilling” cold of the “mucus” constitution is warmed by the heat of “bile.” This, at first glance, is very good when it comes to the norm. This type of person has a very good appetite, especially in his younger years, and nothing can interfere with this, even minor problems such as bloating and occasional heartburn. They are characterized by unstable stools, alternating with diarrhea and constipation. Preferences in tastes and food also vary: from cold drinks (kvass, lemonade, beer) to spicy meat dishes. The whole spectrum of tastes can be present in the diet: from spicy to astringent taste. At one point in his life, a “bile-mucus” person can be carried away by only one cuisine.

Precautionary measures

People of the “bile-mucus” constitution, as noted above, symbolize energy and strength. They receive energy from the “bile” constitution, and strength from the “mucus” constitution, since both of these dominant constitutions have opposite elements. If “bile” is Yang, its element is fire and this is a “hot” constitution, then “mucus” is Yin, its element is water-earth and this is a “cold” constitution. There is no mutual attraction between them. They are antagonistic and negatively affect each other. In this eternal struggle and hostility, serious diseases may well develop (oncology, heart and vascular diseases, hypertension, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcers, erythema). Skin diseases (psoriasis, neurodermatitis, eczema, erysipelas, etc.) and diseases of the bronchopulmonary system (obstructive bronchitis, bronchial asthma) occur more severely and with complications. The hot nature of “bile” pushes these people to rash actions, winter swimming, swimming in cold ponds until late autumn, dousing with cold water in the morning, drinking unlimited amounts of cold, carbonated water, iced water, cold beer and other drinks. Not knowing how to cool themselves, people try to reduce internal and external heat with the help of cold water (which, as you know, is the most yin, i.e. cold product), which always, sooner or later, leads to undesirable consequences. Considering that a person has a complex combined constitution of “bile” (hot) and “mucus” (cold), the internal and external effects of cold water will simultaneously have a great negative effect on the “cold” constitution “mucus”.

In this regard, I want to talk about one of my patients, Dmitry Ivanovich. He is 60 years old and a former military man. Outwardly he looks older than his age. Height 184 cm, weight 118 kg. There is almost no hair on the head, the legs are swollen. A man entered my office, leaning on a crutch. As it turned out from the anamnesis, Dmitry Ivanovich was always distinguished by good health and did not particularly complain about anything. Originally from Transbaikalia, he was not afraid of frost, he was hardened like steel - he swam in the cold rivers of his homeland, loved to relax on Lake Baikal, ate a lot of meat, 3 times a day, loved barbecue and could easily drink up to 2 bottles of vodka, especially if they came commissions from Moscow and “high-ranking” guests were taken to the famous lake, where, in addition to a hearty feast, the program included diving into the cold waters of Lake Baikal. Sometimes festivities occurred 3–5 times a year. Over the years, Dmitry Ivanovich began to feel a burning heat in his body, his legs were burning with fire so that he had to not only not take cover at night, but also pour cold water on them before going to bed, otherwise he could not sleep. The man’s hair turned gray early, and by the age of 50 it completely disappeared from his head. At the age of 55, he began to be bothered by paroxysmal gouty pain in the joints of the feet and further, in the knee and hip joints. After stress at work, Dmitry Ivanovich had a heart attack, barely alive, he was taken to a military hospital. Doctors diagnosed myocardial infarction and hypertension. After three months from the onset of the disease, doctors gave him disability and discharged him. Over all his years after graduating from military school, Dmitry Ivanovich increased his weight by almost 40 kg (according to his mother, all relatives were of large build and weighed a lot). On the one hand, he was by nature a representative of the “bile” constitution (as he himself said, in the “father”) and very much “stimulated” it with his lifestyle and diet, leading to excitement. And on the other hand, it increased the “disturbance” of the “mucus” constitution, which manifested itself not only in weight gain, but also in signs of indigestion (bloating, belching, constipation), as well as coxarthrosis, allergic rhinitis, and chronic obstructive bronchitis. Thus, we observe in Dmitry Ivanovich a classic picture of the combination of two dominant constitutions “bile” and “mucus”.

Diseases that arise from disturbances in the “bile-mucus” constitution are similar to robbers, each of whom wants to be a leader, a leader. In “Chzhud-shi” it is said that one of them (dosha, constitution) rises from its place, goes to someone else’s place and begins to harm the old place. It is very difficult to treat this condition, since even diet and lifestyle can cause harm. An indispensable condition in such cases is “the restoration of balance between them (i.e. dosha) as a leader dismantles a pack of subjects.” Therefore, it is necessary to take measures first in relation to one of the “outraged” doshas (“pacify it alone without harming the other doshas.” Zhud-shi). If there are severe symptoms of “fever” - a feeling of heat in all parts of the body: head, abdomen, chest, legs, redness of the skin of the face and neck, yellowing of the sclera of the eyes and oral mucosa, with rich yellow urine with steam and a runny odor, unformed stools from 2 to 4-5 times a day and other signs, it is necessary to treat with cool means - water, which, as I emphasized above, is the coldest product. In “Chzhud-shi” it is said about it this way: “For intense heat, pour “four waters”: camphor is the “water” of medicines (camphor, for example, has cooling properties and is part of Tibetan herbal infusions), bloodletting (hirudotherapy, acupressure from various zones on the human body, from the crown of the head, the area of ​​the 7th cervical vertebra, blood vessels and other places) is the “water” of procedures, suitable food is the “water” of diet, staying cool is the “water” of lifestyle.” All these methods significantly alleviate the condition of the patient suffering from an increase in “bad dirty hot” blood, which contributes to thrombus formation. “Appropriate” food means eating warm food, but not cold food (as it is clear that “cold” food (solid food and drink) contributes to indigestion). You should be careful with very spicy, hot, meat, fried and fatty foods. Representatives of the constitution need to control and even limit the intake of food of spicy, salty, sour, salty tastes, sometimes even refuse for a short period of time, so as not to harm other doshas (constitutions) “wind” and “mucus”, which are “cold” in nature and the elements and need warmth. Heat and warming give just the same pungent (burning), salty and sour tastes. If a person suffers from severe cold (for example, a representative of the mixed types “mucus-bile”, “mucus-wind”), then their diseases must be “destroyed” by four “fires”. The “four fires” of Tibetan medicine are the “fire” of medicines, the “fire” of procedures (moxibustion), the “fire” of diet (nutritious and warming food), the “fire” of lifestyle (a warm home and warm clothes). An indispensable condition is the principle of the “golden mean”, control of the actions of the listed methods, the timing of all procedures, since the impact of “fire” is very strong and can “excite” and set in motion “bile”. Here, proper consultation with a doctor, strict observation and a professional approach are very important and necessary.

Characteristic diseases of representatives of the “Wind” constitutions (nervous system)

The “wind” constitution has a cold Yin nature and therefore the external influence of cold is very dangerous for people of the “wind” type. Severe cooling of the body can cause the development of diseases such as paresis, neuritis of the facial nerve, and neuralgia. Also, a significant factor in the development of diseases in “wind” people is overfatigue, which arose due to heavy physical activity, mental activity, tongue movements - long conversations, etc. Representatives of the “wind” constitution are most susceptible to one of the three emotional “poisons” - passion , the desire to possess something. And they often become “captives” of their attachments and passions, which dry out the human soul. “Wind” people often do not take their health as seriously as they would like, and gradually their nervous system becomes disordered, which provokes many diseases characteristic not only of the “wind” constitution, but even of the “bile” constitution and "slime". These are diabetes mellitus, obesity, peptic ulcer disease, oncology, vascular and heart diseases (heart attack, stroke). On the other hand, excessive concern for your health can also turn into a passion. An ardent love passion, a relentless desire for enrichment, mastery of knowledge, crafts, food, and possession of material goods lead the “wind” person to an emotional disorder, a Yang-indignation of the constitution: the person is excited all the time. He talks a lot, becomes uncomfortable for others, gets tired quickly, does not have time to recuperate, and has restless sleep. Constant excitement provokes new passions, the “winds” begin to abuse alcoholic beverages and smoking. Tibetan medicine especially distinguishes love passion among other human emotional attachments. The Zhud-shi says that excessive love passion can “lead to loss of sexual strength, weakness, dizziness and even sudden death.” Impressive, emotional representatives of the “wind” constitution tend to waste themselves completely, and if there is no person nearby who can balance their energy, this will inevitably lead to exhaustion of the nervous system. Emotional highs and nervous tension are followed by a decline in mental and physical strength, depression, despondency and deep melancholy, apathy begin, and the taste for life is lost. These feelings negatively affect the condition of a person’s internal organs. “Winds” usually eat irregularly and have digestive problems and are prone to constipation. They may be accompanied by frequent insomnia, disturbing and even nightmares. Trembling (tremor) and tearfulness in a representative of the “wind” constitution clearly signal an imbalance in the body. Violation of the harmonious state of the body provokes disorders of the nervous system, characterized by stress, anxiety, depression, and withdrawal. All this can be accompanied by pain in the heart, numbness in the fingers, a feeling of “pins and needles” crawling in them, which can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases with age. Representatives of the “wind” constitution are characterized by nervous diseases, neuritis, osteochondrosis, sleep disorders, increased blood pressure, heart pain, bloating, frequent colds, and headaches. Polyarthritis, arthrosis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and, in older age, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease may develop. If the “wind” is dominated by negative emotions - despondency and melancholy, then this will depress the pancreas, which is fraught with the development of diabetes.

“Wind” people are characterized by heart diseases that arise or worsen primarily in the summer. Summer is fire, the heart is also the element of fire. Disease fuels fire. In addition to heart ailments, such people suffer from diseases of the nervous system, starting with radiculitis and neuritis. First, lumbago appears in the lumbar region, which can spread to the joints and muscles. This happens against the background of emotional overload. Children of the Constitution wind usually thin, pale, mobile, characterized by restless sleep, increased excitability. They are emotional, tearful, prone to colds, bronchopulmonary diseases, cramps, and abdominal pain. Representatives of this constitution often suffer from mental and sleep disorders: they have insomnia, superficial, sensitive, anxious and even nightmares. There is a constant feeling of fear, confusion and anxiety in the soul, unsteadiness in sensations. “It’s as if nothing hurts, but the soul is not in the right place,” the “winds” often complain. This can manifest itself already at a young age - in students, young parents against the background of psycho-emotional overload. First, overexcitation, feverish activity, frantic activity arise (yang period). They are replaced by a complete loss of strength and depression (Yin period). At the same time, the muscles seem to tighten, they dry out, the body shrinks, stooping appears, and cramps are possible. In youth, getting out of such states is not particularly difficult for the “winds,” but with age it becomes more and more difficult to do this. I want to emphasize that the basis of all diseases of the “winds” is the hyperactivity of the nervous system. Moreover, such a person can get sick with any diseases that are based on stress, fear, excessive positive or negative emotions. Risk factors also include hypothermia and colds. “Winds” do not like cold and winter. They prefer the southern sun and warm sea. Acute infections, exacerbations of gastritis, peptic ulcers, vascular dystonia, neuroses - this is not a complete list of their diseases. The “wind” manages to adhere to the regime of work and rest, as well as nutrition, with great difficulty, or rather, fails at all. If there is no person next to him who can balance and curb his ebullient energy, sooner or later problems will begin related to the exhaustion of the nervous system. In old age, if there is a major emotional breakdown (death of a loved one, retirement, etc.), he may develop Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

People "Bile" (digestive system)

People of the hot “bile” type are susceptible to the “poison” of anger and cannot always control it. They have great pride. Wounded pride gives them no rest, their bile boils and splashes over the edge. A constant source of irritation (at work, at home, etc.) causes the gallbladder to shrink, which poisons the liver, and it releases excess bile into the blood. Once in the blood, bile spreads throughout the body and enters all organs, primarily the heart. Pressure surges begin, pulse quickens, sleep is disturbed. Anatomically, the “bile” constitution is associated with such internal organs as the liver and gall bladder. Excess bile is formed from improper lifestyle and nutrition. Stagnation of bile leads to chronic liver diseases, which affect a person’s character, causing unmotivated irritation, anger, and hostility. Absorbed into the blood, bile spreads throughout the body and poisons it. A rush of bile to the head manifests itself as pain in the temples, causing anger, decreased performance, and memory impairment. A person is out of tune with the world around him, with loved ones, and becomes gloomy, grouchy, and pessimistic (even to the point of depression). Bile, penetrating through the general bloodstream into muscles, bone tissue, joints, skin, hair, causes diseases that would seem unrelated to liver disease. Representatives of the “bile” constitution go bald early due to the fact that bile, entering the blood, reaches the scalp and has a poisonous effect on the delicate hair follicles, disrupts their proper nutrition and causes inflammation. If constant cooling (walking without a hat) is added to this, hair loss occurs. The body also begins to dry out, age spots and papillomas appear on the skin, subcutaneous fat, muscles, bone marrow, nervous tissue, tendons, joints and genitals suffer. Conditions for the disorder of “bile” are the abuse of hot, fried, spicy, salty and sour foods. Excess of burning, pungent, hot, oily, uncontrollable anger, hard work in the sun and after sleep give rise to “bile” diseases. The skin of the “bile” is susceptible to irritation, inflammation, rashes and pimples. Due to their great emotionality, “bile” people are susceptible to cardiovascular diseases - angina pectoris, heart attack, hypertension, strokes, arthrosis of small joints. They suffer from cholelithiasis (gallstones), atherosclerosis, and insomnia. In women, menstrual irregularities and prolonged endometriosis are nothing more than a malfunction of the liver caused by a violation of the “bile” constitution. They are susceptible to diseases such as gout, gastrointestinal disorders (unstable stool, heartburn, nausea), as well as skin diseases (dermatitis, psoriasis, boils on the body). In a state of "outrage" bile Representatives of this constitution become intolerant, irritable, and this further destroys their health. The irritation and anger they give vent to provoke heart disease by causing the release of bile. This is an illustration of how our emotions and psyche are connected with the activities of our internal organs. At the same time, the liver releases into the blood not only bile, but also cholesterol complexes, which begin to be deposited in the internal organs and on the walls of blood vessels. They form stones in the gall bladder and deposits in joints and on vascular walls, and atherosclerosis develops in any vessels of the body - the lower extremities, heart, stomach and intestines, and brain. Arthrosis of small joints is likely, especially the hands may suffer. People like bile often suffer from eye diseases, since the eyes are connected to the vascular system and blood. Cataracts, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, myopia and farsightedness, color vision disorders are their frequent companions (in the East they say: “The windows of the liver are the eyes, and the nails are its mirror”). People with “bile” often develop diabetes mellitus of the “hot” type. Also common ailments of representatives of the “bile” constitution are cholecystitis and pancreatitis. The liver is connected to the ligamentous apparatus (tendons, ligaments, fascia). Therefore, disturbances in its activity lead to tightening of the ligaments (for example, the fingers do not straighten - this often happens in men), yellowing of the nails and their delamination. Because of "outrage" bile prothrombin and blood clotting increase. Since the liver, by accumulating blood in itself, makes it thick, this contributes to the formation of blood clots in the vessels and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It is not for nothing that in Tibetan medicine the liver is called the “queen of the body.”

Representatives of “Mucus” (lymphatic system)

The "mucus" constitution is of the cold Yin type. It is based on the predominance of the lymphatic and hormonal systems in the body (the elements of water and earth). The body of representatives of the “mucus” constitution can successfully resist diseases, but, nevertheless, they can go into the Yang state - disturbances from an unhealthy lifestyle - overeating, laziness, hypothermia, abuse of sweet foods. Laziness and ignorance push a person to choose the easiest path - to run away from the situation instead of coping with it. The result of such an escape will be the accumulation of excess weight, and on its basis serious diseases can develop, such as diabetes, atherosclerosis and others. Over time, as laziness accumulates, physical and mental, associated with an incorrect lifestyle - here and afternoon naps, and meaningless lying on the couch, and “eating” stress - the fiery warmth of the stomach decreases, the cells of its mucous membrane produce less hydrochloric acid and gastric juice necessary for digesting food. As a result, food is digested more slowly, and it stagnates in the stomach (hence sour belching and even night vomiting), which, in turn, can provoke inflammatory processes and the formation of polyps. A mucous coating similar to rust forms on the walls of the stomach. The accumulation of mucus in the stomach leads to the formation of folding of its walls and, as a result, to the gradual development of polyposis, which is interpreted as a precancerous condition. Polyps form in the intestines in a similar way - the resulting stagnation in the stomach slowly slides into the small intestine, then into the large intestine, where mucus also accumulates and polyps form. Polyps are dangerous, first of all, because they can later develop into cancer. It should be especially noted that an overweight person almost always has an enlarged thyroid gland. Subsequently, such a diffuse increase can provoke the occurrence of tumors. In addition, increasing load on bones and joints leads to changes in the musculoskeletal system. Obesity causes respiratory distress, and, as a consequence, the development of heart and pulmonary failure. Metabolism is disrupted, diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, bronchial asthma, cancer, etc. develop. If “mucus” people regularly cool their bodies by eating cold foods (internal influence) and constantly become hypothermic (external influence), then this will slow down everything metabolic processes of the body will lead to stagnation of the work of internal organs. Disturbance of the “mucus” constitution is manifested in the accumulation of excess amounts of fat, mucus, intercellular fluid and lymph in the body (lymphostasis). In the future, this leads to swelling of the face, joints, especially ankles (in the evening), tumor diseases develop, including cancer. People of this type often suffer from pulmonary congestion, bronchitis, allergies, asthma and joint pain (although arthritis is more common in the “wind” type). They may develop goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), adenoids in the nose, sinusitis, polyps along the intestines and in the gall bladder, as well as mastopathy, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids in women, and prostatitis in men. In people like slime Diseases of the joints, skin and various neoplasms may occur - lipomas, fibromas, fibroids, mastopathy. Exacerbations occur in spring (May) and autumn (September). The most favorable period for the slime man is mid-summer. In winter, people of this type also feel good and are in a balanced state. Exacerbations occur in the off-season, when the temperature regime changes: spring - early summer, late summer - early autumn. The accumulation of mucus can worsen a person’s health if there is an excess of it in the body and it is in the Yang disturbance phase. At the same time, the back begins to ache, especially in the lumbar region, the joints ache, the runny nose gets worse, a cough with phlegm appears (without fever), gastritis and other chronic diseases worsen. In the body of such people, in addition to mucus and lymph, a large amount of water accumulates in the tissues and fat in the cells. Under the influence of gravity, water, mucus, and lymph flow into the lower parts of the body, and the so-called elephantiasis occurs - lymphostasis, when the legs swell and by the evening the shoes become tight.

Hello, dear readers!

The topic of health has always worried people. Nowadays, more and more people are interested in proper nutrition and sports. Tibetan lamas have something to offer modern people, although Eastern medicine approaches treatment and healing a little differently.

So, the topic of our article today is “Tibetan medicine. Types of people - wind, bile, mucus ". Today you can meetEastern methods of treatment, determine what type of person you are by constitution and find out which food products will be most beneficial for you.

Basics of Tibetan medicine

According to Tibetan scientists, Tibetan medicine is about 8,000 years old, which means that it appeared in the Stone Age, during the Neolithic period.

The knowledge accumulated in the field of practical medicine is the result of the painstaking work of local doctors - emchi lamas.

Initially, the development of medicine was based on observations of animal behavior and natural phenomena.

For example, wounded animals were treated with certain herbs. The ancient Tibetans noticed this, put it into practice and, after successfully curing people, added it to their arsenal of medicinal drugs.

The animals helped them find about 25 medicinal plants in this way, which contributed to the healing of wounds, healing of fractures and healing from other diseases.

As for natural phenomena, the healing properties of hot mineral springs have been discovered. Various minerals were deposited at the site of their formation. They determined the specifics of the therapeutic effect.

The healing properties of different sources were different. It was experimentally determined which disease the water of each of them helps with. Sometimes the benefits of a particular substance were suggested by developed intuition, or it was discovered during meditation.

Chinese and Indian medicine began to interact with Tibetan medicine about 3,000 years ago. There is still debate about whose influence is primary. "Boom Shi" is the first documentary source from Tibet that contains complete knowledge of Tibetan medicine, including mantra healing.

Tibetan medicine is based on the position that the human body consists of five elements:

• Earth,
• water,
• air,
• fire,
• space (ether).

The combinations of these primary elements form three vital principles:

• wind (air and ether);
• bile (fire and water);
• mucus (water and soil).

An imbalance of any of the elements leads to problems with a specific organ of the body.

For example, if the ratio of land and water is disturbed, then it is necessary to apply therapeutic procedures affecting the head. The torso depends on the element of fire, the pelvis is influenced by the element of air.

Life principles are “responsible” for certain systems of the body.

The wind is for the nervous system. The following organs are associated with it in the body:

• head,
• throat,
• shoulders,
• breast,
• heart,
• abdomen,
• elbows,
• colon,
• pelvic bones,
• wrists,
• hips,
• knees,
• ankles.

When an element of air is broken, they are warmed with their hands.

Other places in the body are associated with bile or mucus. In general, mucus affects the state of the lymphatic system, and bile affects the respiratory and circulatory system.

Diseaseoccurs when the relationship between these three vital principles and the five elements is violated. During treatment, they strive to balance them. This complete balance is called “health.”

To establish this balance, you need to understand the reason for its violation. Tibetans believe that the secrets of all problems and illnesses lie in the mind.

Secondary reasons are poor diet, lifestyle and other factors.

Basic methods used in medical practice

A Tibetan doctor determines, first of all, a person’s energy level. Knowing it, he chooses one of four main methods or a combination of them for treatment:

1. Diet correction.
2. Recommendations for changing behavior and lifestyle.
3. The use of medicines from herbs, animal components, minerals.
4. External body treatments: acupuncture, warming with burning moxas, Ku Nye massage and others.

Treatment with various metals, precious stones, peacock feathers, and the use of mantras and astrology in the healing process deserve a separate article. For example, wearing gold helps rejuvenate the body.

Certain actions are also being taken to improve the health of the environment in which a person lives.

For example, to cleanse the room of viruses, the room is fumigated by burning rhododendron, juniper and other plants. This is the traditional Tibetan practice of Sang.

Three types of people according to the constitution

The three vital energy principles of the physical body correspond to three types of people: Bile, Wind and Mucus. A certain type of energy almost never manifests itself in its pure form, and a combination of all three is rare.

For the most part, a person has the characteristics of Bile-Wind, Slime-Wind and Bile-Slime. One principle in a pair is dominant, the second is weaker. By the way, Indian medicine is based on a similar system, and in it these principles are called doshas and are named as follows: vata (wind), pitta (bile) and kapha (mucus).

Knowing your leading “dosha”, you can regulate health problems, overweight or underweight.

Slime

People of the Mucus constitution are usually good-natured, sedentary, and prone to obesity. They sleep well and have rare changes in mood. Their reactions are not fast. Such people are often prone to edema.

Bile

People like Bile are extremely unbalanced. It is not easy for them to cope with their irritability and aggressiveness. The mood of such people changes quickly, and their sleep is also restless.

They are prone to heart attacks, high blood pressure, and liver problems. Emotions rule people with the Bile constitution.

Wind

Representatives of the Wind dosha are easy-going, cheerful, and impressionable. They are good at facial expressions and gestures, quickly lose weight and energy, which is then restored just as quickly. But it is difficult for them to gain weight.

Wind people react quickly to everything, but are unbearable. They have dry skin and hair, they can suffer from constipation, neuralgia and pain in joints of various locations.

They may also experience seizures. The digestive tract is their weak point.

Imbalance of doshas

As soon as the balance of the three vital energies in any person is disturbed, expect trouble. And this balance can be disrupted due to improper lifestyle and nutrition. The way you think also has a big impact.

For example, people who prefer to eat sweet (according to the Tibetan classification) foods accumulate mucus. Their companions are often:

• diabetes,
• joint diseases,
• cardiovascular diseases,

If you often and randomly consume incompatible foods, the amount of mucus in the body will also increase. It will clog the blood vessels, and the flow of energy will begin to slow down. This is fraught with the occurrence of tumors.

Tibetan doctors warn that simultaneous exposure to a stressful situation and the accumulation of mucus leads to oncology.

If, under stress, bile becomes imbalanced, then you can expect a heart attack or stroke.

How to eat

Representatives of the type Slime Salty, spicy and sour foods are beneficial. But bitter and sweet tastes adversely affect their constitution.

The following will help them balance their dosha:

• bee products,
• fish dishes,
• lamb meat,
• ginger drink,
• salmon,
• porridge,
• aged wines.

It is useful for them to take food and drinks hot, or at least warm.

In the food of representatives of the constitution Bile There should be products with a predominance of bitter, sweet, astringent tastes. They are shown:

• poultry or beef with pork,
• different types of oil,
• fermented milk drinks,
• bittersweet ketchups,
• various types of greens,
• wide range of vegetables,
• additives in the form of horseradish and mustard,
• porridge,
• nutmeg.

Food and drinks are best taken cool or warm.

Representatives of the type Wind must choose spicy, sweet, sour and salty foods. Fasting is not for them, as is bitterness in the taste. The following will help balance the dosha:

• sesame oil,
• sweets,
• good wines
• lamb meat, especially smoked meat,
• horse meat dishes,
• broths.

Eating all kinds of onions, garlic, and peppers will help increase the spiciness of dishes. Wild garlic is a useful herb.

It should be understood that the designations of the tastes of certain products do not always correspond to what we are used to. For example, meat is considered a sweet food, cinnamon is considered a salty food, etc.

Therefore, it is better to check the list of products belonging to the desired taste group before creating your menu. And, of course, it is best to consult a doctor of oriental medicine - he will accurately determine your dosha and recommend the type of nutrition that suits you best.

In general, it should be remembered that each of the six tastes enhances the manifestations of some principles and suppresses others.

Conclusion

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