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Riyāżat in Unani Medicine: The Art of Exercise for Health & Harmony

🌿 Unani Secrets of Riyāżat: Exercise for Strength, Balance & Vitality Assalāmu ʿAlaikum dear Tibbology Times family, In the Unani system of medicine, Riyāżat (exercise) is not merely a physical activity but a powerful regimen of Ilāj-bil-Tadbīr that preserves health, strengthens organs, and maintains humoral balance. Classical Unani scholars considered appropriate exercise as one of the most essential pillars of a healthy life. 🏃‍♂️ Concept of Riyāżat in Unani Medicine Riyāżat refers to planned bodily movement that produces mild fatigue and heat in the body, helping in: Dissolution of waste materials Strengthening of Quwā (faculties) Activation of Harārat-e-Gharīziyya (innate heat) According to Ibn Sīnā (Avicenna), moderate exercise performed at the right time is superior to many medicines in disease prevention. ⚖️ Importance of Riyāżat According to Unani Scholars Classical Unani physicians such as Rāzī, Jurjānī, and Ibn Rushd emphasized that regular...
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Unani Secrets of Hammām: Bathing for Health, Balance & Wellness

🚿 Post #28: Tadābīr-e-Ḥammām (Bathing & Hygiene in Unani Medicine) Assalāmu ʿAlaikum dear Tibbology Times family, Welcome once again! 🌿 Today, we explore a refreshing and essential principle in Unani preventive health — Tadābīr-e-Ḥammām , the art and science of bathing and hygiene. Unani scholars considered bathing not just for cleanliness, but as a therapeutic regimen that revitalizes the body, balances temperament, and promotes mental well-being. 📚 Classical Perspective Great scholars like Ibn Sīnā , Rāzī , and Jurjānī emphasized that: Bath softens tissues Improves circulation Cleanses pores Expels wastes through sweating Strengthens organs & nerves Bathing was considered a preventive and curative act — part of Hifzān-e-Sehat (health preservation). 🛁 Types of Bath in Unani Medicine Type Description Benefits Warm Bath Mild to moderately hot water Relieves fatigue, opens pores, improves digestion, helps joint pain Cold Bath ...

Move to Heal: Unani Wisdom of Tadābīr al-Riyāzat (Exercise Therapy)

🏃‍♂️ Post #27: Tadābīr al-Riyāzat (Exercise & Physical Activity in Unani Medicine) Assalāmu ʿAlaikum dear Tibbology Times family, Welcome back! After learning about sleep and wakefulness, today we explore another essential pillar of health: Riyāzat (Exercise) in Unani medicine. Exercise is not only for building muscles — in the Unani view, it stimulates the natural heat (Harārat-e-Gharīziyah) , strengthens the organs, aids digestion, improves circulation, and maintains a balanced Mizāj . 📚 Classical Wisdom Great Hakims like Ibn Sīnā (Avicenna) taught that movement is key to: Strengthening physical faculties Expelling waste materials Enhancing mood & clarity of mind Increasing immunity and longevity Exercise is considered a preventive and therapeutic tool in Unani practice. 🧠 Types of Exercise in Unani Medicine Category Examples Purpose Light Riyāzat Walking, gentle stretching For elderly, weak or recovering patients Moderate Riyāza...

The Healing Power of Sleep: Unani Tadābīr al-Nawm wa’l-Yaqzah

😴 Post #26: Tadābīr al-Nawm wa’l-Yaqzah (Sleep and Wakefulness in Unani Medicine) Assalāmu ʿAlaikum dear readers, Welcome back to Tibbology Times ! After understanding how seasons affect our health, today we discuss one of the most vital yet often neglected topics — sleep and wakefulness . In Unani medicine, both sleep ( Nawm ) and wakefulness ( Yaqzah ) are essential for maintaining the balance of Mizāj (temperament) and preserving mental and physical health. Sleep is not just rest; it is a natural repair process for the body and soul. 🔹 Classical Insight Great Unani scholars like Ibn Sīnā and Rāzī described sleep as a cooling and moistening act that restores the body’s strength. Wakefulness, on the other hand, is warming and drying , promoting activity and energy. The goal is balance — neither too much nor too little. 🔹 Principles of Sleep and Wakefulness Moderation: 6–8 hours of sleep daily, depending on age and temperament. Timing: Early night s...