Food Therapy & Healing Recipes
Seasonal Eating in TCM
Warming vs. Cooling Foods
Recently, the symptoms of damp-heat in my body have been quite severe. I went to the hospital, and the doctor advised me to pay attention to dietary adjustments in my daily life. So, what foods are good for quick recovery from damp-heat? What are the symptoms of a damp-heat constitution? 1. Symptoms of Damp-Heat Constitution … Read more
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), when dampness invades the upper jiao (upper burner), symptoms such as difficulty in coughing up phlegm or excessive phlegm upon waking can occur. Dampness is associated with yin, while heat is associated with yang; the interplay of yin and yang creates a contradiction. The coexistence of dampness … Read more
Damp-Heat Constitution 1. Definition A constitution type characterized primarily by the internal accumulation of damp-heat. 2. Characteristics of the Constitution （1）Physical Characteristics: The body tends to be overweight, generally characterized by substantial flesh, with both muscle and fat present. （2）Common Manifestations: Main Symptoms: The face is often greasy and dull, prone to acne and pimples, … Read more
Introduction The damp-heat constitution is characterized by the invasion of damp-heat pathogens, which, if not eliminated for a long time, can lead to spleen deficiency and phlegm-damp accumulation. This dampness transforms into heat, resulting in a pathological condition where dampness and heat are intermingled. Individuals with a damp-heat constitution typically exhibit symptoms such as heaviness … Read more
湿热体质 (Damp-Heat Constitution) 湿热体质在临床上多表现为面垢油光，易生粉刺、疮疖，口苦口干,眼睛红赤,身重困倦,大便黏滞不畅或燥结,小便短黄,男性易阴囊潮湿，女性带下增多,舌质偏红、苔黄腻,脉滑数。易患疮疖、黄疸、热淋等疾病。 Click to Learn About Constitution Health 以下是适合湿热体质人群的药膳方： 01银花绿豆粥 (Honeysuckle and Mung Bean Porridge) 【功效】：清热解毒，除湿止带。 【原料】:金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) 20g、绿豆 (Lü Dou) 50g、粳米 (Jing Mi) 100g、白糖 (Bai Tang)。 【做法】:金银花加水煎取汁，加绿豆、粳米共煮成粥，白糖调味。 02鹌鹑去湿汤 (Quail Damp-Removing Soup) 【功效】：清热祛湿，润肺化痰。 【原料】：鹌鹑 (An Chuan) 4只，薏米 (Yi Yi Ren) 50g、百合 (Bai He) 50g、姜 (Jiang) 3片。 【做法】：鹌鹑、薏米、百合、姜一同放入砂锅中，加清水适量煲1个半小时即可。 03白玉猪小肚汤 (White Jade Pig … Read more
1. List of Cooling Foods and Beverages1. Grains: Xigu (Job’s Tears), Yiyang (Coix Seed), Barley, Buckwheat, Wheat (Whole Wheat Flour)【Ping Liang】2. Legumes: Mung Beans, Horse Beans, Soybeans3. Soy Products: Soy Milk, Tofu Skin, Tofu Pudding, Dried Tofu, Tofu Residue, Tofu4. Vegetables: Celery, Water Bamboo, Amaranth, Cauliflower, Malan Head, Spinach, Asparagus, Lettuce, Gourd, Goji Head, Bamboo … Read more
Food Properties Summary Meridian Dr. Zhou often emphasizes that consuming cold foods can severely harm the spleen and stomach. Therapists also advise that for the next few days, one should avoid cold foods such as seafood and fruits, as well as cold drinks. So, what exactly are cold foods? How can we distinguish between cold … Read more
Do you often see certain foods labeled as hot or cold, but forget when it comes time to purchase ingredients? If you frequently experience symptoms such as indigestion, loose stools, and sensitivity to cold, you likely have a “cold constitution”. It is advisable to limit the intake of cold foods. If you often suffer from … Read more
The “King of Medicine” Sun Simiao said: “As a physician, one must understand the source of illness, know what has been violated, and treat it with food. If dietary therapy does not cure, then use medicine.” It can be seen that food not only provides essential nutrients for human growth and development but also plays … Read more
1. Dietary Adjustments for Balancing Cold and Heat in the Body If symptoms of both cold and heat appear simultaneously, it indicates a complex constitution of mixed cold and heat. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid excessive consumption of cold and dry foods. Overeating cold foods can harm Yang Qi, while excessive intake of hot … Read more