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Melancholic - Phlegmatic
Melancholic - Phlegmatic
DOMINANT MELANCHOLIC
SUB-DOMINANT PHLEGMATIC
Overview
You will have a temperamental quality between a Melancholic (Cold and Dry) and a
Phlegmatic (Cold and Moist) temperament. This results in an overall dominant
quality of COLDNESS, which is common in both the temperaments.
Any change in the ideal level of coldness, especially an increase in coldness, will
negatively affect you (more than changes in other conditions) An increase in
moistness will also have a negative affect, whilst dryness and heat will have the
least effect.
The illnesses you are inclined to are those of the Melancholic Temperament:
Asthma Tonsillitis
Sinusitis Anaemia
Low Blood Pressure Anorexia
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Food and Drink
Ideally this combination should eat mostly hot and moist foods, more hot and dry
foods, less cold and moist foods and the least amount of cold and dry foods.
Alternatively for easy reference use the diet chart below.
Stick to this diet especially in cold weather and during winter and autumn.
Avoid drinking water, cool drinks or juices during meals. If you have to, drink
very little. Preferably drink liquids half an hour before meals OR 1 hour after
meals.
Drink at least 1-2 litres (4-8 glasses) of lukewarm water per day.
Avoid refined foods.
Eat simply, and do not eat lots of different types of foods in the same meal.
A 15-20 minute brisk walk every day is very beneficial.
Avoid cold things, sour things, products containing dairy products, tin foods,
processed meats and salads.
Fruits must be washed with warm water before eaten.
Weather, environment, work and leisure activities that increase coldness and
dryness will negatively affect you.
In autumn keep away from the cold of night and the midday heat.
Dewy conditions during autumn, late winter and between midnight and
6:00am also aggravates this temperamental combination.
Outings or change of environment (picnics, etc) during times other than those
mentioned every 2-3 months is beneficial.
Protect yourself in dry weather by applying a moisturizer, cream or oil (olive
oil) to the skin.
In addition to the Deep Rhythmic Breathing exercise and the Tibb
Mental/Emotional Breathing exercise, the Tibb Fast and Deep Breathing
exercise is advised.
1) Sit either on the floor squatting with hands on thighs or in the lotus position,
keeping a straight back in both cases. If either position is not possible due to a
disability, then lie on the floor or sit on a comfortable chair. Select a protected time
and space, free from interruptions. This exercise is best
done outdoors in the early morning if quiet and warm.
3) Take slow and deep breaths, breathing in and out of the nose, distending and
filling the stomach, for 1 minute.
4) Then breathe deeper and faster for 3 minutes. This time can be extended to 5
minutes as you become more experienced with the exercise.
Physical Exercise
1) Jog on the spot, lifting the knees as high as possible, putting the weight
only on the balls of the feet (prancing). At the same time swing arms in a
full circular motion.
Sleep
The following meditation exercises are advised together with the Tibb Slow and
Deep Breathing exercise.
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The Tibb Visualising Meditation Exercise
1) Lie in a relaxed position in bed. Make sure the room is quiet and close
your eyes.
2) Visualise an appropriate colour gently surrounding you.
3) If you are emotionally stressed visualise a blue or violet colour,
alternately choose the colour that is most appropriate for your
temperament.
4) Repeat this exercise for 10 -15 minutes
Elimination
Laxatives should be considered to keep the bowels clear.