Hypertension Functional Diet Plan

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 treatment and rehabilitation techniques to achieve physical and mental well-being, longevity, and a healthier life. It is particularly suitable for people in the "third state" (i.e., the "sub-health" state). The third state is a condition between health and illness. If not addressed promptly, it can easily develop into disease; if properly managed in time, it can transition back to health. The ancient saying "medicine is better than food" has a scientific basis. The Han Dynasty "sage of medicine" Zhang Zhongjing discussed this early on: "All food and drink should be used to nourish life. If they are harmful, they can do more harm than good. The flavors we eat may be beneficial or harmful to the body. If they are suitable, they benefit the body; if harmful, they cause illness." The Tang Dynasty "sage of medicine" Sun Simiao also warned people: "Those who do not know the proper dietary habits are not fit for survival." The grains, meats, fruits, and vegetables, as well as the delicacies from land and water, 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 in health preservation. The essence of scientific dietary conditioning lies in choosing and consuming food based on its nutritional characteristics, properties, and functions, tailored to the individual, the time, and the environment. The same illness may manifest differently in people with different constitutions or in different environments, so dietary conditioning also requires "addressing specific situations in a specific way." 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 food and scientifically and rationally select functional foods based on their own conditions, thereby smoothly achieving the goals of treating diseases, improving health, and promoting longevity.