Dorji, Sherub2016-09-092016-09-092015-11Dorji Sherub, Through the lens of gSo-ba Rig-pa: A Brief Introduction and Lifestyle Guide. Men-jong So-rig Journals. 2015 Nov; 7(1): V.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/177087gSo-ba Rig-pa places great emphasis on prevention and encourages the maintenance of health through close attention to balance in one’s life: right thinking, diet, lifestyle and the use of herbs.Just as everyone has a unique fingerprint, each person has a particular pattern of energy. An individual -combination of physical, mental and emotional characteristics, which comprises of their own constitution. This constitution is determined at conception by a number of factors and remains the same throughout one’s life. Characteristic features of every human body including mind differ from individual to individual. These variations are caused due to the condition of nes pa (humors) in the womb of mother from the time of conception. Generally, these variations are grouped in to seven categories of constitutions. Nes pa (humors) rLung provides the essential motion for all bodily processes and is extremely vital for health. General food guidelines for decreasing rLung include warm, well-cooked, unctuous food. mKhrispa the body’s metabolic system is made up of Fire and Water. It governs digestion, absorption, assimilation, nutrition, metabolism and body temperature. General food guidelines for pacifying mkhrispa include avoiding sour, salty and pungent foods. Vegetarianism is best for mkhrispa people and they should refrain from eating meat, eggs, alcohol and salt. Badkan is the energy that forms the body’s structure : bones, muscles, tendons and provides the "glue" that holds the cells together, formed from Earth and Water. Badkan supplies water for all bodily parts and systems. It lubricates joints, moisturizes the skin, and maintains immunity. Dietary guidelines for badkan are food which have bitter, astringent and pungent tastes.enArticle