Over two thousand years ago, the “Huangdi Neijing” proposed the dietary principle that “grains nourish, fruits assist, and combining flavors supplements essence and energy“. The ancients believed that whole grains nourish the five organs: soybeans primarily nourish the kidneys, rice moistens the lungs, millet nourishes the spleen, sorghum nourishes the liver, and wheat nourishes the … Read more
Source | Nanjing Lishui District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital This is a mouth-watering column! How can you eat healthily and deliciously? What are the healthy foods that share the same source as medicine and food? The “Jiangsu Traditional Chinese Medicine” WeChat public account has specially launched “Traditional Chinese Medicine on Your Plate” to satisfy your … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the human body should adjust its diet according to the different seasons to balance yin and yang, ensuring that the active energy does not become overly exuberant, nor the counteracting energy is harmed. In spring, the yang energy of the body begins to rise, while the yin blood is … Read more
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
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
Introduction The phlegm-damp constitution is primarily characterized by the accumulation of phlegm and dampness due to the stagnation of body fluids, with a pathological feature of being sticky and turbid. This condition often arises from excessive consumption of rich and fatty foods that damage the spleen and stomach, leading to dampness and phlegm accumulation. Individuals … Read more