A Physician’s Recommendations on Healthy Lifestyle Principles

The world-famous book “The Canon of Medicine” by Abu Ali ibn Sina was used for many years as a primary reference in medical research centers and educational institutions around the world.

The great scholar also provided valuable information on the principles of proper nutrition. In particular, he recommended eating with appetite, avoiding prolonged periods of hunger, and noted that hunger could lead to stomach disorders. He advised using different types of diets to aid digestion and pointed out that a depressed mood could interfere with normal digestion. He also noted that eating immediately after a bath was harmful, while sleeping or engaging in vigorous activity after a substantial meal was not beneficial. He further stated that excessive eating increased the amount of gastric juices in the stomach, which could eventually lead to intestinal problems and loss of strength, and advised against drinking water after physical exercise.