Applied Physiology: Healing Physiology Dr. Shriniwas Kashalikar Applied Physiology or Healing Physiology means using the knowledge of Physiology (The Study of interactions in the nature i.e. environment inside and outside the body with respect to their effect on day to day human life. It teaches us what to eat, how much to eat, when to eat and how to eat also. It teaches about how much to sleep, when to sleep, when to defecate, when and how to urinate and so on. It instructs us about what clothes to wear and how they influence our life. It teaches which exercise, how much exercise and when and how to take it; and its benefits or side effects on body and mind. It tells us about how much water to drink and the effects of cold and warm water! It also tells us about effects of cold bath, warm bath, sponging Jacuzzi etc.