🌀 Tibbology Times Post #5 – Ilāj Bil Tadbīr: Healing Through Regimenal Therapies in Unani Medicine Assalamu Alaikum dear readers, In today’s post, we explore one of the most fascinating and practical branches of Unani medicine: Ilāj bil Tadbīr – “Treatment through Regimen.” This form of healing focuses on non-drug therapies that restore balance by regulating diet, sleep, physical activity, elimination, and the body's natural rhythms. 🌿 What is Ilāj Bil Tadbīr? "Tadbīr" means planning or regimen in Arabic. In Unani, it refers to therapies that help correct the imbalance of humors (Akhlaṭ) without medication — by guiding the body gently back to its natural state. These therapies are based on: Mizāj (Temperament) Seasonal and lifestyle factors Nature of illness ⚕️ 10 Popular Regimenal Therapies in Unani Medicine Here are some well-known and widely used Ilāj bil Tadbīr practices: Hijāmah (Cupping) – Removes stagnant blood, improves circu...
🌀 Tibbology Times Post #4 – How to Balance Your Mizāj (Temperament) Naturally with Food & Lifestyle Assalamu Alaikum again, dear readers! Now that you’ve discovered your Mizāj (temperament) in our last post, let’s talk about the most important step: How to balance your temperament using food, habits, and Unani lifestyle guidance. When your Mizāj is balanced, you feel energetic, clear-minded, emotionally stable, and less prone to disease. But when it’s disturbed, illness begins. 🌿 The Unani Philosophy of Balance In Unani medicine, health is defined as the natural balance of four qualities : Hot / Cold Moist / Dry Each person’s Mizāj has a dominant combination of these. So, the treatment or diet must work against the excess to restore equilibrium. For example: If your temperament is Hot & Dry (Safravi) , you need cooling and moistening things to balance it. 🍎 Diet & Lifestyle Tips for Each Mizāj 🔴 1. Damwi (Hot & Moist) Goal: Reduce hea...