A Selection of Health Recommendations from Imam Reza (Peace Be Upon Him)

A selection of health recommendations from Imam Reza (peace be upon him)

During his reign, Mamun invited scholars and medical experts from various regions to hold scientific discussions, aiming to both expand this field and make his name known worldwide. Imam Reza (peace be upon him) also participated in these sessions and was a regular member. Mamun and the participants greatly benefited from his presence. In his medical treatise addressed to Mamun, the Imam provided numerous health recommendations..
In this article, we present part of the precious words of Imam Reza (peace be upon him) regarding the importance of hygiene and maintaining the health of the body. We hope that by considering the recommendations of this noble Imam and utilizing modern medical sciences, you will always enjoy a healthy body free from any illness..

Health Recommendations from the Imam

Those who do not want their stomach to be harmed should avoid drinking water while eating..Those who drink water while eating hinder the digestive system right from the start. They will suffer from digestive weaknesses because drinking water at the beginning of a meal opens the stomach, causing the condition of stomach dilation..
Those who wish to remain safe from hemorrhoids, intestinal pain, and back discomfort should eat ten roasted dates with cow's oil every night..
Anyone who does not want to suffer from bladder pain should not hold their urine even for a moment, even if they are riding a horse..
Those who struggle with memory weakness should eat seven mithqals of black raisins daily on an empty stomach, and three pieces of ginger that have been soaked in honey (processed ginger) along with a bit of mustard in their daily meals. To strengthen mental capacity, it is good to consume three seeds of hilla with crushed sugar every day..
If someone notices their nails turning yellow and splitting, or if the area around their nails is damaged, they should get into the habit of trimming their nails every Thursday, as this will prevent the splitting of nails and the deterioration around the fingertips. If someone wishes to avoid ear pain, they should place a bit of cotton in their ears every night before sleeping..
Anyone who wants to stay safe from colds in winter should eat three spoons of honey daily. Healthy honey has distinct characteristics. Those types of honey that, when sniffed, trigger sneezing or cause lethargy, and those that burn the tongue, are not good quality. These honeys can be harmful to one's health..
In winter, regularly smell narcissus flowers to remain safe from colds. Additionally, the scent of black cumin can protect one from colds..
To prevent colds during summer days, avoiding the sun and eating one cucumber daily is very beneficial..
Those who want to avoid headaches and bloating should eat fresh fish. This practice should be followed both in winter and summer, as fresh fish is very beneficial for preventing such pains..
Those who wish to remain warm and energetic should eat less for dinner and go to bed lightly at night..
Anyone who does not want their ears to become weak and droopy, or is concerned about the growth and enlarging of their tonsils, should gargle a little vinegar after eating sweets..
Those who wish to remain safe from contracting jaundice should not enter closed and stuffy rooms without ventilation during summer and should also avoid transitioning directly from a warm room to cold air in winter; instead, they should wait for their bodies to acclimate to the fresh air..
Those who fear painful and severe winds affecting their bodies should consume a handful of sugar weekly..
Those who care about their teeth should eat a bit of bread before consuming sweets; the rationale behind this is that the crumbs of bread will fill in the gaps between the teeth and prevent sweet substances from harming them..
For those wishing for their food to be digested quickly and their digestive system to function easily, whenever they want to go to sleep with a full stomach, they should lie on their right side, and after a while, turn from their right side to their left side and drift off into a restful sleep..

The Nutrition Office of Qom Industrial University