Discover your nature in Oligotherapy

April 16, 2025 Krystine Schweizer

Summary of the article

Diathesis or terrain are the two terms used by Dr. Ménétrier. His definition is as follows: "A diathesis is located between health and disease; it reflects a state of imbalance that follows natural balance and precedes injury. It is a dysfunction that disrupts organic functioning and progressively leads to degeneration."

While we agree with the behavioral description of diatheses, we disagree on the term diathesis and its definition, because this presupposes a state of ideal equilibrium that does not exist in reality. And this is true even from birth, if only because heredity determines differences not only in personality but also in health.

The 2 congenital natures

Instead of diathesis, we prefer the term "Nature": it encompasses the hereditary notion, because each individual is hereditarily of a calm or exalted nature. Diathesis is indeed the deep nature of the person.

HYPERenergetic

The energetic and exalted nature

Generally, you are strong-willed, energetic, impetuous and even exalted.
Usually optimistic, extroverted, you like competition and have great self-confidence.
You are an objective person, open-minded and consistent in your feelings.
Often passionate, your thoughts and ideas are jostling and can easily distract you.
Often tired in the morning, you have trouble getting out of bed, but once the machine is running, you become indefatigable!
Your nights are generally short and sometimes restless: you are often tense and unable to relax. Be careful not to minimize your fatigue!

HYPOenergetic

The calm and reserved nature

A slow but steady force, you are usually orderly and thoughtful.
Often introverted, you don't express yourself easily. To gain your trust, you have to earn it.
You have learned to save yourself and work methodically for maximum results.
In general, you are able to reason and analyze a situation objectively.
Be careful with your concentration, you tend to be a dreamer!

The developments

Every vital process involves a notion of wear and tear and aging.
Everyone ages in their own way, more or less completely and more or less quickly. The individualization of evolution depends on several factors.

Dystonia

The evolution of the fifties

Dystonia is the diathesis of the fifties, it is the natural progression towards aging. It manifests itself more and more prematurely in relation to our lifestyle: stress, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle...

Your vitality is gradually declining, it's time to take care of yourself!
You are more easily subject to stress, your concentration and memory are less good
For the hyper-emotional, be careful not to sink into melancholy!

Anergy

the natural course of dystonia

Anergia is a state of permanent fatigue. It is the natural progression of dystonia, but it can manifest itself accidentally (operation, illness, accident, bereavement, etc.) and in this case, it is reversible.

Inevitable aging of the body
Your memory and concentration are failing: think about stimulating yourself intellectually
Your sleep is often disturbed: frequent awakenings, insomnia
Beware of depression, your mood is unstable!

The maladaptation syndrome

Life isn't always a bed of roses, and our hormonal system is constantly being tested. Our endocrine system can be compared to a heating thermostat: if the temperature drops, the boiler's burner kicks in to regulate it. When it malfunctions, we speak of maladaptation syndrome.

You frequently experience sudden energy dips
You sometimes have difficulty concentrating or experience blackouts
Your mood is changeable: a euphoric period may be followed by a depressive episode

In short, this state can be summed up by constant ups and downs