Functional recipe for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

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 individuals 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 "medicinal supplements are better than dietary supplements" has a scientific basis. Zhang Zhongjing, the "Medical Sage" of the Han Dynasty in China, discussed this early on: "All food and drink should be used to nourish life. If they are not suitable, they can cause harm. The flavors we consume may be beneficial or harmful to the body. If they are appropriate, they benefit the body; if they are harmful, they lead to illness." Sun Simiao, the "King of Medicine" of the Tang Dynasty, also warned people: "Those who do not understand the principles of dietary appropriateness cannot survive." The grains, meats, fruits, and vegetables 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. They also have certain auxiliary effects in preventing and treating diseases, as well as promoting health and well-being. The essence of dietary nourishment 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 care 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 nourishment, helping them understand the functions of food and choose functional foods scientifically and reasonably based on their own conditions, thereby facilitating the treatment of illnesses and promoting health and well-being.