Constipation Functional Recipe

Author: Fang Jia
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Food can help people prevent illness and promote health, a topic that aligns perfectly with the emerging medical theory—the Fourth Medicine. The Fourth Medicine, also known as self-care medicine, is gaining popularity and attracting worldwide attention. It advocates scientific self-protection methods, simple and effective treatments, and recovery techniques to achieve physical and mental well-being, longevity, and a healthier life. It is particularly suitable for those in the "third state" (i.e., the "sub-health" state). The third state is a condition between health and disease. If not addressed promptly, it can easily progress into illness. However, if properly managed, it can transition back to a healthy state. The ancient saying "medicine is better than food" has a scientific basis. Zhang Zhongjing, the "sage of medicine" in China's Han Dynasty, discussed this early on: "All food and drink should be used to nourish life. If they are harmful, they can cause harm. Some foods are beneficial to health, while others can be harmful. If used appropriately, they benefit the body; if not, they can lead to illness." Sun Simiao, the "king of medicine" in the Tang Dynasty, also warned people: "Those who do not know the principles of dietary appropriateness cannot survive." The grains, meats, fruits, vegetables, and delicacies that have been selected and passed down through generations are not only delicious and nutritious but also easily accepted, digested, and absorbed by the body. At the same time, they have certain auxiliary effects in preventing and treating diseases, as well as promoting health and well-being. The essence of scientific dietary conditioning lies in choosing and consuming foods based on their nutritional characteristics, properties, and functions, tailored to individual needs, seasons, and environments. The same illness may manifest differently in people with different constitutions or living in different environments, so dietary conditioning also requires "specific conditions, specific treatments." The purpose of writing this book is to introduce readers to the knowledge and information related to dietary conditioning, enabling them to understand the functions of foods and scientifically and rationally select functional foods based on their own conditions, thereby achieving effective treatment, health maintenance, and overall well-being.