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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