Chinese Medicine Dietary Therapy Overview
Chinese Medicine Dietary Therapy integrates TCM principles with nutrition to enhance health, focusing on food's energetic properties and the body-mind connection.
TCM Dietary Therapy Intro
TCM aims to balance Qi for wellness, with dietary therapy playing a crucial role by recommending whole grains and warming foods to support the spleen and stomach.
TCM's Qi and Food
Food choices in TCM are based on individual health, seasons, and yin-yang balance, with warming foods in winter and cooling foods in summer for harmony.
Yin and Yang in Diet
In TCM, foods have medicinal properties and are classified by flavour, temperature, and actions, aiming for a balanced diet with cooked and raw foods.
Food's Medicinal Role
TCM categorizes foods into five flavours - Sour, Bitter, Sweet, Pungent, and Salty, each associated with specific organs and therapeutic effects.
Understanding Food Flavours
Seasonal eating in TCM aligns with nature, promotes energy flow, prevents imbalances, and enhances vitality by using locally available, seasonal ingredients.
Seasonal Eating Benefits
TCM advises eating early, chewing well, moderating fluids during meals, and avoiding cold foods to support digestion and maintain spleen health.
Mindful Eating Practices
Customizing diet based on individual constitution and health needs is key in TCM, with practitioners offering personalized dietary advice for optimal well-being.
Personalized TCM Diet
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