【One】 Recently, the temperature has significantly increased, and various cold items such as ice cream, iced drinks, and beer are often prominently displayed in supermarkets, enticing those who fear the heat. While indulging in these cold foods may provide temporary relief, they quickly enter the warm environment of the piwei (spleen and stomach), causing a … Read more
This article is excerpted from: “Cheng Kai’s Health Talk: Discussing Health from Head to Toe”. Published by: World Book Publishing Company, Beijing Branch Spleen and stomach Yang deficiency often leads to digestive issues, typically manifesting as reduced gastrointestinal motility. This results in a lack of appetite and difficulty digesting food, especially when stimulated by cold. … Read more
Wen Xiaoshu says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) more beautiful, interesting, and closer to life What we call health preservation is actually about maintaining the balance of Yin and Yang in the human body. Let’s start with Yin and Yang.The elephant in the room is that discussing principles can be daunting, as listeners have different … Read more
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency is characterized by a clear sign of internal heat; consuming cold substances leads to adverse reactions, such as diarrhea. Therefore, diarrhea is one manifestation of Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency. Another symptom is the presence of unformed stools, with a long-term tendency towards loose stools. Additionally, consuming cold foods can … 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
Foods possess four properties: cold, hot, warm, and cool, also known as the “Four Qi”. Generally, we can determine the “Four Qi” of foods based on their taste, growth environment, and geographical location. In terms of taste, foods with a stimulating flavor tend to be more pungent and warm, such as garlic, ginger, cilantro, and … Read more