Diet therapy in TCM is an ancient and effective therapy with a history of thousands of years. It regulates and improves the body's internal balance through diet to promote the body's ability to heal itself. The basic principle of dietary therapy is to eat a balanced diet, choose appropriate food and ingredients, and avoid bad eating habits. Different foods and ingredients can have different effects on different physical conditions and symptoms. For example, soup can nourish the body, vegetables can clear away heat and detoxify, and meat can replenish physical strength, etc. In this blog, we will introduce the basic knowledge of diet therapy in TCM, as well as some common diet therapy principles and foods, to help readers better understand the principles and applications of TCM diet adjustment.
Chinese cuisine features a variety of delicious dried seafood products like dried scallops, dried shrimp, and salted fish. When you have leftover dried seafood from your meal, it's important to store it correctly to maintain its quality and flavor. Improper storage can cause the dried seafood to become stale, hard, or even moldy. Follow these tips to keep your leftover Chinese dried goods tasting great.
Cupping, as a traditional Chinese medical therapy, has a history of thousands of years. Through the unique principle of negative pressure, it can dredge the meridians and regulate qi and blood, with wide clinical applications. However, there are also some contraindications for cupping that require extra caution to avoid accidents.
When performing cupping therapy, the negative pressure created causes some changes in the color of the skin in the treated area. These color changes are often referred to as "bruising". The term "bruising" refers to the temporary accumulation of blood in the superficial skin layers, resulting in reddish-purple spots or patches. This phenomenon is very common after cupping and is a normal part of the treatment process, not an abnormal occurrence.
In Chinese cuisine, dried fish maw is a highly prized ingredient, renowned for its gelatinous texture and rich flavor. However, to ensure the best taste and mouthfeel when cooking with fish maw, the proper preparation method is crucial. Here are the detailed steps:
Many people mistakenly believe that cordyceps flowers are the "flowers blooming from winter worm-summer grass (Ophiocordyceps sinensis)". However, this is an erroneous understanding. Cordyceps flowers are not the flowers of winter worm-summer grass, but rather a "special mushroom formed by a specific fungus". Its proper name is "pupa fungus" or it is also known as "northern fungus".
At the heart of TCM lies the principle of yin-yang balance, a concept that also extends to the classification of foods. Different types of seafood are believed to possess either yin (cooling) or yang (warming) properties. For instance, oily fish like salmon and scallops are considered yang-dominant, thought to nourish and invigorate the body, while shellfish such as oysters and clams are seen as yin-leaning, possessing the ability to clear heat and restore equilibrium.
Acupuncture is an ancient form of healing that has been used for thousands of years in China and elsewhere. Acupuncture can provide people with a variety of different treatments and services. This blog will explain the benefits of acupuncture treatment and who is a good candidate for acupuncture treatment.
The TCM course is an ancient and complex system of medicine that involves many different treatments and methods. This blog will explore the basics of the TCM process and how it is applied in modern practice.
Both modern science and TCM processes are different perspectives and methods for the research and treatment of health and disease. However, there are also many commonalities and possibilities for combining them. This blog will explore the relationship between modern science and the process of traditional Chinese medicine, and how they can be combined for better health and disease management.
Tuina massage is an important therapy in the traditional Chinese medicine process, through massaging and pushing specific parts of the body to adjust the inner balance of the body. This blog will cover the basics and techniques of Tui Na massage therapy, as well as some of its common applications.
Acupuncture is an ancient and effective treatment of the TCM process that regulates the body's inner balance by stimulating acupuncture points in the body. This blog will introduce the basic principles and techniques of acupuncture therapy, as well as some of its common applications.
Seafood is a popular food with rich nutritional value and various properties beneficial to health. This blog will introduce the nutritional value and health benefits of seafood.
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