Avicenna On Exercising, Massaging, Bathing, Eating, Drinking, Sleeping and Treating Fatigue from the Canon of Medicine Volume 1

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Exercise itself is divided into three main parts: The Massage (which is equivalent to massaging your muscles before you start to exercise); The Exercise itself; and lastly the Cold Bath. Giving one of the greatest benefits of the regimen of exercise, and then explaining the extremely important and necessary need for physical exercise; Ibn Sina states: (Wikipedia) Once we direct the attention towards regulating exercise as to amount and time, we shall find there is no need for such medicines as are ordinarily required for remedying diseases dependent on [abnormal] matters, or diseases of temperament consequent upon such. This is true provided the rest of the regimen is appropriate and proper. . . . The value of exercise includes the following (1) it hardens the organs and renders them fit for their functions (2) it results in a better absorption of food, aids assimilation, and, by increasing the innate heat, improves nutrition (3) it clears the pores of the skin (4) it removes effete substances through the lungs (5) it strengthens the physique. Vigorous exercise invigorates the muscular and nervous system. Canon of Medicine. Review: Any book read with the intention to gain knowledge benefits ... - Any book read with the intention to gain knowledge benefits the reader. Ibn Sina is this book explains the concept of how the body works through using examples of his time which if compared with the science of today, goes hand in hand. In addition, Ibn Sina gives advice on how to eat, what to eat, how and when to exercise and other gems related to the daily lifestyle. The knowledge is beneficial. Review: Item is in good condition - I thought I lost the book Got it after 3 months Alhamdhulillaah