Seasonal Eating for Health: Embracing the Summer Solstice

Seasonal Eating for Health: Embracing the Summer Solstice

Beginning of Summer (Li Xia)Twenty-Four Solar Terms – Beginning of Summer (Li Xia)According to the “Book of Rites, Monthly Orders,” the Beginning of Summer is described as: “The cicadas chirp, earthworms emerge, the king melon grows, and bitter herbs flourish.” As all things thrive and temperatures gradually rise, people may feel irritable and experience a … Read more

Understanding Medicinal Cuisine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Medicinal Cuisine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text above to follow me! Medicinal cuisine is aimed at assisting in the treatment of certain diseases. It is guided by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and incorporates specific Chinese herbs into dishes or other types of food based on the individual’s health status and the theory of food and … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: “Integrating Medicine into Food”! The Therapeutic Effects of Medicinal Cuisine and Key Considerations for Proper Consumption

Traditional Chinese Medicine: "Integrating Medicine into Food"! The Therapeutic Effects of Medicinal Cuisine and Key Considerations for Proper Consumption

Medicinal cuisine in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a special dietary practice guided by TCM theories, which combines various medicinal herbs with food in a reasonable formulation, utilizing both traditional and modern scientific techniques. It possesses unique characteristics in color, aroma, taste, shape, and efficacy, and serves health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment purposes.Originating from … Read more

Health Preservation through Seasonal Eating: Dietary Therapy for Different Groups during the Summer Solstice

Health Preservation through Seasonal Eating: Dietary Therapy for Different Groups during the Summer Solstice

Dietary therapy for different groups during the Summer Solstice In the six solar terms of summer, damp heat predominates, but its effects vary among different populations. Therefore, dietary supplementation during this season must be tailored to individual needs: the elderly require warming supplements, middle-aged individuals need strengthening supplements, young people should focus on nourishing supplements, … Read more

Dietary Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dietary Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dietary therapy, also known as food therapy, is a method that utilizes the properties of food to regulate bodily functions under the guidance of TCM theory, aiming to achieve health or prevent and treat diseases. It is commonly believed that food provides various nutrients necessary for human growth, development, and healthy survival. In other words, … Read more