When consuming cooling foods, if you feel too cold and your body cannot tolerate it, you can pair them with some warming foods. For example, our health expert, Sun Li, when eating longan (桂圆, gui yuan), often pairs it with pears (梨, li) or lily bulbs (百合, bai he) to balance the heat, otherwise, it … Read more
In our daily lives, many people exhibit symptoms of damp-heat. So, what exactly is damp-heat, and how can one regulate a damp-heat constitution? What dietary choices can effectively alleviate these symptoms? Let’s explore this together. What is Damp-Heat Constitution Damp-heat constitution refers to a physical condition characterized primarily by the internal accumulation of damp-heat. The … 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
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the principles of observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse diagnosis are essential. “What is within must manifest without,” allowing us to understand our physical condition through external signs, discern the body’s cold and heat, and adjust accordingly to maintain health. Characteristics of Cold Syndrome: Cold, White, Thin, Moist, Quiet. “Cold”. The … Read more
In daily life, we often encounter situations where some people with a cold constitution experience stomach pain and diarrhea after consuming cold foods; while others with a hot constitution develop mouth sores and constipation after eating too many spicy and dry foods. Additionally, some individuals may catch a cold and self-medicate with various Chinese patent … Read more