Hot and Cold Theory: The Path Towards Personalized Medicine

This book explores the Hot and Cold theory,a fundamental basis of traditional medicines worldwide,proposing that deviation from body's dynamic balance is a predisposing factor for diseases. It gathers native descriptions of the theory from various traditions and integrates contemporary research with scientific methodology. The authors suggest that the theory should be revisited by medical scientists to pave the way for integrated holistic personalized medicine.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the profound theory of Hot and Cold, a fundamental basis of traditional medicines across the globe. It explores the intricate dynamic balance of the body on the axis of hot and cold for every individual, highlighting the importance of maintaining this equilibrium for overall health. The theory proposes that deviations from this equilibrium are a predisposing factor for various diseases. By adopting this approach, practitioners can provide personalized treatments tailored to the specific condition of the patient, rather than solely focusing on the disease itself.

This groundbreaking work is the first to compile native descriptions of Hot and Cold theory from diverse traditional medicines, including traditional Chinese medicine, Persian (Humoral, Unani) medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, and Latin American and Caribbean medicines. After establishing a common foundation, contemporary research in nutrition, pharmacology, physiology, and systems biology has been explored using rigorous scientific methodologies. This collaborative effort, involving over 30 esteemed scientists and scholars from around the world, has yielded a remarkable result.

The Hot and Cold theory, as a holistic and individualized approach to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, holds immense potential to be integrated into the emerging concepts of systems biology and precision medicine. Through this bridge, the authors propose that medical scientists, as the primary audience of this book, should revisit the Hot and Cold theory in greater depth. This reevaluation can pave the way for the development of integrated holistic personalized medicine, which aims to address the complex healthcare needs of individuals.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030809850
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021