Address the root cause of amenorrhea with traditional Tibb methods. Explore dietary adjustments, lifestyle changes, and herbal remedies to promote hormonal balance and a healthy menstrual cycle.
Focus on Warmth: According to Tibb, amenorrhea is associated with an excess of coldness in the body, particularly affecting the brain, pituitary gland, ovaries, uterus, and thyroid.
Addressing the Imbalance: Tibb treatments aim to reduce this coldness and promote warmth, creating an environment conducive to a healthy menstrual cycle.
Supporting Physis: Tibb treatments work alongside the body's natural healing ability (Physis) to restore hormonal balance and address the underlying cause of amenorrhea.
Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstruation for more than three consecutive menstrual cycles or the lack of menstruation in girls older than 16.
Natural Causes: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause. Hormonal Imbalances: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature menopause, thyroid disorders. Medications: Birth control pills, antipsychotics, antidepressants, blood pressure medications. Lifestyle Factors: Excessive exercise, stress, unhealthy diet. Structural Abnormalities: Uterine scarring, underdeveloped reproductive organs.
Along with the absence of periods and depending on the type of Amenorrhea, you may experience;
Prioritize Hot & Dry foods like chicken, oily fish, garlic, and celery. Include Hot & Moist foods like ginger, turmeric, spinach, and black pepper in moderation. Limit Cold & Dry foods like oranges, yogurt, and beans. Minimize Cold & Moist foods like milk, cucumber, rice, and broccoli.
Avoid dairy products, carbonated beverages, refined sugar, white flour, and chocolates. Opt for room temperature or slightly warmed beverages and foods.
Incorporate one or two handfuls of roasted chickpeas into your breakfast routine. Include 20 grams of walnuts or hazelnuts in your daily diet.
Regular Exercise: Engage in moderate physical activity like walking to promote internal warmth. Combatting Cold: Dress warmly in cold weather and consider limiting air conditioner use. Stress Management: Chronic stress can disrupt hormonal balance. Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation.
Cinnamon and Clove Tea: Prepare a daily tea with 1 gram each of cinnamon and cloves, sweetened with honey. Warming Spice Powder: Mix equal parts (25 grams each) of cinnamon, cloves, celery seeds, and carrot seeds. Grind the mixture and take 1 teaspoon three times a day before meals.
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you suffer from this condition, please book a consultation for expert medical advice.
Its always best to consult with a practitioner before self medicating. Schedule a consultation today.
Dr. Faheema Gani is a qualified Complementary & Alternative medicine practitioner and board-certified physician with a deep-rooted passion for Tibb medicine. She is registered with the AHPCSA (Allied Health professionals council of South Africa) and has dedicated her career to providing holistic and personalized healthcare solutions to patients in Centurion, Gauteng.
Dr. Gani's pursuit of expertise in Tibb medicine led her to pursue a five-year course in complementary and alternative medicine, with a specific focus on Unani Tibb for two years. She completed her training and gained invaluable practical experience at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town.
2021Expanding her horizons, Dr. Gani relocated to the UAE, where she immersed herself in an international healthcare environment. She gained extensive knowledge, skills, and techniques through training under leading specialists in various fields, including cardiology, pathology, ENT, gynecology, orthopedics, endocrinology, urology, and physiotherapy.
