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😴 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...

🌦️ Post #25: Tadābīr-i-Mausamīyah (Seasonal Regimens in Unani Medicine) Assalāmu ʿAlaikum dear readers, Welcome back to Tibbology Times ! After exploring Tadābīr for different stages of life, today we’ll learn how Unani medicine guides us to live in harmony with the changing seasons — a vital part of Hifzān-i-Sehat (preservation of health). Unani physicians recognized that climate and seasonal variations directly affect the Mizāj (temperament) of the body. By adjusting our daily habits according to these changes, we can prevent disease and maintain balance. 🔹 Historical Insight Great Unani scholars such as Ibn Sīnā and Rāzī described seasonal Tadābīr in Al-Qānūn fi’l-Tibb and Kitāb al-Mansūrī . They emphasized that every season produces specific effects on the humours — Dam (blood) , Balgham (phlegm) , Safrā (bile) , and Saudā (black bile) — which can disturb health if not managed properly. 🔹 The Six Seasons & Their Regimens Season (Mausam) Dominant...

👴 Post #23: Tadābīr for Elderly Care (Hifzān-i-Sehat al-Mashayikh) in Unani Medicine Assalāmu ʿAlaikum dear readers, Welcome once again to Tibbology Times ! After learning about Tadābīr for children, today we turn to the wisdom of graceful aging . In Unani medicine, Hifzān-i-Sehat al-Mashayikh (care for the elderly) is a vital branch focusing on preserving health, strength, and serenity in advanced age. 🔹 Historical Background Renowned scholars like Ibn Sīnā , Rāzī , and Jurjānī emphasized that aging is a natural weakening of Quwā (faculties) and requires special lifestyle measures to maintain vitality. The goal is not to reverse age, but to preserve balance (Iʿtidāl) and prevent diseases. 🔹 Key Principles of Elderly Care in Unani Medicine Light and Nutritious Diet (Ghidhā’): Easily digestible foods — milk, soups, soft grains, and fruits. Moderate Exercise (Riyāzat): Gentle walks, stretching, and massages to improve circulation. Adequate Rest: Proper...