Houses’ Physical Features based on Temperament Indicators

AbstractPhysical & mental needs of human being in vary climates can be different, based on their human temperaments. In this categorization six architecture indexes are analysed. This comparative study revealed that houses of peoples with wet temperament are more transparent & fluid. Wet temperament has led to decrease the manifestation of water. While houses of dry-tempered peoples are too ornamented because of their tendency to activities need attention; wet-tempered ones, because of their peace of mind & simple characteristics, have plain houses. Material used in houses with hot temperaments, absorb heat, yet for wet temperaments wet-absorbent materials are more appropriate

Low Back Pain from the Perspective of Traditional Iranian Medicine (TIM)

In this chapter the attitudes and opinions of Traditional Iranian medicine (TIM) about “low back pain: (LBP)” are considered. According to TIM, several main mechanisms for this very common disorder are explained. The spine, being far from the body heat source (heart) that sets the spine in coldest position, is considered in terms of temperament. The most common type of low back pain is cold temperament, simple or material. However, movements in the joints would cause heating, but the range of motion of the spine is very limited, so that its temperament remains cold, and the most common type of low back pain is caused by a cold temperament. Pain is the most common symptom whichabates with walking, rubbing, and warming, and usually becomes worse with the cold