As the vibrant hues of summer fade into the coolness of autumn, the energy of the world around us shifts. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), rooted in thousands of years of wisdom, recognizes the significance of aligning our diet with the changing seasons to achieve optimal health and balance.
Chinese Food Therapy, an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), finds its roots in the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). The earliest recorded dietary text is found in a chapter of Sun Simiao’s "Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold" (千金方; qiānjīn fāng), completed in the 650s.
Sun Simiao, a renowned Chinese physician during the Tang Dynasty, is often referred to as the "King of Medicine" due to his significant contributions to Chinese medical practices.
Yangsheng (養生), often translated as "nourishing life" or "health preservation," is a fundamental concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that encompasses various practices and principles aimed at promoting and maintaining physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Summer is a period of luxurious growth. To be in harmony with the atmosphere of summer, awaken early in the morning and reach to the sun for nourishment to flourish as the gardens do.
Warm foods restore balance... Just go to the center and forget either extreme. This article lists the energetic nature of many common foods.
What You Eat and Drink has a major bearing on how long you're likely to live. It's old news--the chief killer in our country is still heart disease (followed by cancer). And, the chief contributing factor in heart disease is simply a bad habit of eating and drinking too much of the wrong things...
Although much of modern research and discussion of ways to enhance our experience of Qi revolve around bodymind breathing disciplines such as Qigong and Taijiquan, traditional Chinese medicine recognizes dietary discipline as equally fundamental in this respect...
