Foundations ofConstitutional Medicine

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Constitutional MedicineImagine the ability to predict how a disease will develop in the body.

When you understand constitutions, you can understand how a disease is expressed and develops in the body. Determining the constitution and selecting the appropriate remedy is straightforward and based on eye color.

Discover Constitutional Medicine Resources: Webinars Online Course Protocol Library Product Monographs Quick Reference Guide Constitutional Medicine Booklet

This booklet introduces the principles, theory, and applications of Constitutional Medicine. The following information describes each constitution type and the corresponding constitutional remedy.

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Constitutional Indications

LymphaticConstitution

HematogenicConstitution

DyscraticConstitution

Lymphatic Congestion Immune Weakness Stress Resilience Skin Conditions

Liver & Gallbladder Vascular Congestion Digestive Weakness

Immune Weakness Allergic Reactions Skin & Mucous Membrane Growths

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Foundations of Constitutional Medicine

Why is Understanding the Constitution Important?Everyone is born with a fi xed constitution, representing our inborn physical characteristics. Genetic patterns then reveal the strengths or weaknesses observed in the physical body.

Understanding constitutions means understanding disease patterns expression and how a disease will develop in the body.

A constitutional genetic weakness can emerge at any age and manifest as; infections and infl ammation, congestion and liver/gallbladder issues, vascular congestion, skin growths, allergic reactions, and even autoimmune conditions.

When we understand predictable inherited patterns of a disease, then we can strengthen genetic weaknesses. It allows for disease prevention and even interrupts disease patterns before they manifest into symptoms!

What is Constitutional Medicine?“State of the Body”Constitutional Medicine focuses on the totality of each individual, as determined by;a) inherited genetic predisposition to certain diseases (nature);b) and the capacity to respond to environmental infl uences and stressors (nurture).

Environmental Infl uences and Stressors: • psychological stress • physical activity • nutrition • rest and relaxation • hydration • miasms • medical interventions • weather and climate • exposure to toxins

How to Determine the ConstitutionEye colour can reveal an individual’s pathway to disease. Determining a constitutional type is as simple as looking at the eyes. The eye color determines the treatment recommendations.

The iris (eye colour) is a genetically inherited structure.

- Dr. Joseph Deck,European Iridologist

Read further to discover each constitution and corresponding remedy used to strengthen an individual according to their genetic weaknesses.

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Constitutional Medicine Types

Lymphatic TypeMesomorph

Penicillium (infl ammation)gonadal/thyroid/pituitary

Lymf-A-Drop

Constitution

Hematogenic TypeEndomorph

Mucor (congestion)thyroid

Taraxacum

Constitution

Thuja

Dyscratic TypeEctomorph

Aspergillus (structural)adrenal/thyroid

Constitution

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Lymphatic Constitutional Indications:The Lymphatic Constitution presents with disturbances of the lymphatic system, skin, mucous membranes, and nervous system. This constitutional type represents lymphatic congestion, susceptibility to increased infections and immunological stresses, and strain on the nervous system.

Eye Colour: blue, pale green or grey.Complexion: fair and slightly pigmented skin.Physical Structure: large bone structure and muscles, broad shoulders, and muscular chestPossible Disease Manifestation: chronic ear, nose, and throat (ENT) infections, sinusitis,

bronchitis, GI tract infections, chronic infl ammation, rheumatism, bladder and kidney infections, early calcifi cation of tissues, nervousness, skin disorders (hives, blisters, psoriasis).

Allergies: environmental or food.Weakness: lymphatic system, skin, mucous membranes, nervous system.

Lymphatic Constitution

ü Skin disordersü Lymphatic congestion

ü Chronic ear, nose, and throat (ENT) infectionsü Weak immunity & increased allergic reactionsü Over taxed nervous systemü Tendency towards infections

ü Infl ammation (itis) of mucous membranes

Build up of lymphatic

congestion

Increased strain on the nervous

system

Increased strain on the immune system

(lymph, spleen, thymus)

Increased susceptibility to infections and inflammation

(itis) throughout the entire body

increased acute and chronic infections (sinus, ENT,

respiratory, GI tract, urinary)

increased allergic reactions (allergies)

increased skin conditions (hives, blisters, psoriasis)

Chart: Typical disease pattern expression showing how symptoms develop in the body.

Recommended Therapeutic Strategies: Lymphatic ConstitutionImmune: Strengthen immune system against infections Reduce acute infl ammatory reactions, including allergiesLymphatic: Decrease lymphatic congestion, improve circulation, decrease overburden in the skin Increase lymph fl ow with movement, exercise, hot/cold hydrotherapy, dry brushingNerves: Support and strengthen autonomic nervous system (ANS)Nutrients: Vitamin and mineral therapy, phytonutrient rich foods, healthy fats

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Lymf-A-Drop is a constitutional formula designed to decrease lymphatic congestion, improve bile fl ow via the liver and gallbladder, and support the immune system. It is indicated to support the lymphatic system to improve resistance to infections and allergic responses.

Lymf-A-Drop is a classic formula to detoxify the lymph, blood, skin, extracellular matrix, and connective tissue.

Lymf-A-Drop: Lymphatic Constitutional Remedy

Lymphatic System Improve fl ow of lymph fl uid Reduce permeability of capillaries to plasma proteins (edema)

Lymphatic Congestion & Edema Decrease edema and congestion Increase lymphatic drainage Reduce enlarged lymph nodes

• Swollen, tender, and painful

Eliminatory Pathways Improve removal of waste materials and toxic load Eliminate metabolic waste Reduce toxic burden stored in skin Open up drainage organs: lymph, liver, bilary tract, skin, lungs, GI tract.

Inflammation and Swelling Reduce post-operative swelling Heal from sports injuries

• Sprains, strains, contusions, swelling and hematomas

Respiratory System Reduce allergic reactions (cough, sneezing, skin rash, urticaria)

Immune Function Stimulate immune system Decrease susceptibility to infections Reduce symptoms of recurrent or chronic infections (otitis media) Decrease environmental and food allergies Supportive therapy in acute infections

Medicinal Ingredients:Calendula offi cinalis . . . . . . . . . . D1

Echinacea augustifolia . . . . . . . . D1

Hydrastis canadensis . . . . . . . . . D1

Leptandra virginica . . . . . . . . . . . D1

Sanguinara canadensis . . . . . . . . D1

Taraxacum offi cinale . . . . . . . . . . D1

Chelidonium majus . . . . . . . . . . . D2

Carduus marianus . . . . . . . . . . . . D2

Condurango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2

Lycopodium clavatum . . . . . . . . . D2

Phytolacca decandra . . . . . . . . . . D2

Arsenicum album . . . . . . . . . . . . D8

Mercurius solubilis . . . . . . . . . . . D8

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Hematogenic Constitution

ü Digestive disturbances ü Varicose veinsü Liver and gallbladder conditionsü Constipation & dysbiosis

ü Vascular diseases

Hematogenic Constitutional Indications:The Hematogenic Constitution presents with disturbances of the liver, digestion, and circulation. This constitutional type represents susceptibility to digestive disorders, gallstones, vascular diseases and conditions associated with venous congestion.

Eye Colour: brownComplexion: darker complexion, with black/brown hairPhysical Structure: short stocky build, strong muscles, ‘soft and round’, big eaters but

don’t tolerate food wellPossible Disease Manifestation: gastrointestinal illnesses (intestinal dysbiosis, gas

& bloating, gastritis, spastic bowel (IBS), chronic pain), liver and gallbladder disturbances (fatty liver, gallstones), constipation, migraine due to bilious attack, slow metabolism, blood vessel and circulatory congestion (vascular disease, tendency towards thrombosis, varicose veins), skin diseases related to liver congestion.

Weakness: liver, digestion, circulation

Build up of toxins and congestion

in the liver

Increased congestion of the venous

circulatory system

Gastrointestinal tract disturbances and

venous congestion

Increased congestion of the portal vein (liver)

tendency towards vascular disease (varicose veins and formation of

thrombosis (blood clots))

tendency towards fatty liver and gallstones formation

increased digestive conditions (dysbiosis, gas & bloating,

constipation, gastritis, IBS, gut pain)

Chart: Typical disease pattern expression showing how symptoms develop in the body.

Recommended Therapeutic Strategies: Hematogenic ConstitutionLiver (bile): Strengthen the liver and gallbladder function Reduce congestion and improve bile fl owCirculation: Improve circulation and decrease portal vein and venous congestionGI Tract: Rebalance intestinal dysbiosis and microbial overgrowth Decrease gastrointestinal pain and infl ammationNutrients: Vitamin and mineral therapy, bitters, fi bre rich foods

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Taraxacum: Hematogenic Constitutional Remedy

Taraxacum is a constitutional formula designed to increase bile fl ow, improving functional disorders of the liver, gallbladder and biliary (bile) ducts. It has been shown to reduce portal vein and venous congestion, reduce the formation of gallstones, and to improve intestinal peristalsis for relief of constipation.

Taraxacum is a classical formula to detoxify the liver.

Medicinal Ingredients:Taraxacum offi cinale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1X

Lycopodium clavatum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2X

Vipera berus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12X

Yucca fi lamentosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2X

Carduus marianus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1X

Liver, Gallbladder, Bile ducts, Portal vein Liver

• Liver enlargement • Decrease liver infl ammation • Reduce liver congestion and pain • Jaundice and liver cirrhosis • Stimulate liver regeneration • Promote blood fl ow through the liver Gallbladder

• Reduce formation of gallstones • Relieve biliary colic (gallbladder pain) • Infl ammation Bile Ducts and Bile

• Promote bile production and fl ow • Relieve pruritis (itchy skin due to liver/

GB congestion) • Improve functional disorders of bile ducts • Decrease infl ammation of biliary system Reduce portal vein congestion and pain Alleviate migraine associated with bilious attack (liver congestion & constipation)

Vascular System Decrease venous congestion Reduce infl ammation and swelling of veins Decrease vessel dilation and reduce varicose veins Promote wound healing with reduced redness, bruising, and swelling

Digestive Tract Increase intestinal peristalsis Laxative properties to relieve constipation Improve fat metabolism Relieve intestinal colic (IBS)

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Eye Colour: grey, green, brown eyes with different pigmentsComplexion: fair skin with pigmented molesPhysical Structure: delicate bone structure, lean muscles, long limbsPossible Disease Manifestation: frequent colds, intestinal dysbiosis, constipation,

gallstones, skin disorders (rashes, pruritis), cysts/polyps and fatty lumps, warts, tumour processes, osteoarthrosis, acid accumulation and gout

Allergies: environmental and food, chemical sensitivitiesAutoimmune Disease Tendencies: lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes (Type 1)Weakness: immune system, metabolic, skin

Dyscratic Mixed Constitution

ü Digestive disturbances ü Accumulation of toxicity and acidityü Chronic degenerative disordersü Increased susceptibility to tumour processes

ü Weak immunity & increased allergic reactionsü Metabolic & autoimmune disordersü Growths on skin and mucous membranes

Dyscratic Constitution Indications:The Dyscratic Constitution presents disturbances of the connective tissue, mucous membranes, blood, and lymph. This constitution type represents susceptibility to immunological stresses, autoimmune conditions, degenerative disease, skin growths of all types, and end-stage processes.

Build up of toxins and acids in the blood, lymph, &

connective tissue

Increased strain on the liver and

gallbladder

Gastrointestinal tract disturbances

and inflammation II Skin growths II

Increased strain on the spleen (lymph and immune) and

kidneys

pancreas predisposed to diabetes

poor immunity (GALT and Peyer’s Patches)

increased allergic reactions (allergies + autoimmune)

Chart: Typical disease pattern expression showing how symptoms develop in the body.

Recommended Therapeutic Strategies: Dyscratic ConstitutionImmune: Strengthen immune function against chronic infl ammatory reactionsGI Tract: Rebalance intestinal dysbiosis and microbial overgrowthCirculation: Increase circulation and improve oxygen carrying capacitySkin & Terrain: Decrease toxic load in tissues and skin, balance acid-base imbalanceNutrients: Vitamin and mineral therapy, phytonutrient rich foods

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Thuja is a constitutional formula designed to strengthen immune function, improve circulation to the skin and mucous membranes, and reduce infl ammation associated with allergies and the airways. It is indicated for all chronic conditions with an underlying weakened or stressed immune system.

Thuja is a classic formula to strengthen the immune system.

Thuja: Dyscratic Constitutional Remedy:

Immune Function Strengthen immune function Decrease environmental and food allergies Relieve symptoms of cold and infl uenza Supportive therapy in:

• Severe infections • Autoimmune conditions • Chemical sensitivities Reduce side effects after vaccination

Respiratory System Reduce allergic reactions (cough, sneezing, skin rash) Decrease infl ammation of the airways (asthma)

Digestive system Relieve spasms of the hepato-biliary tract and digestive tract

Skin, Mucous Membranes, and Glands Increase blood circulation to tissues Skin, mucous membranes, glands

• Growths: warts, polyps, cysts • Glands: swelling, enlarged, hardened • Ulcerations & bleedings • Lichenifi cation (thick and leathery) • Hornifi cation (dry and sandpapery) Topical wart therapy Improve skin rashes due to allergic reactions Speed up wound healing Decrease foul smelling sweat and dandruff

Medicinal Ingredients:Thuja occidentalis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3D

Conium maculatum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D

Bromium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D

Kali iodatum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D

Hydrastis canadensis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D

Echinacea purpurea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D

Hamamelis virginiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D

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