Seasonal Food Tonification Method

Author: Lun Xinrongli
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: This book is divided into four parts: Upper, Middle, Lower, and Appendix. The Upper Part starts from the theory of "Heaven-Man Correspondence" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and briefly elaborates on the basic principles of dietary nourishment in TCM, introducing the fundamental knowledge of seasonal dietary supplements. The Middle Part, based on the TCM concept of "Adapting to the Four Seasons and Responding to Cold and Heat," details various types of nourishing foods and methods according to the changes of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, covering congee, soups, stews, fruits, vegetables, home-cooked dishes, alcoholic beverages, and Chinese herbal medicines, among others. The Lower Part, from an integrated perspective of TCM and Western medicine, provides a detailed description of dietary therapies for 62 common diseases across internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, and ophthalmology/otolaryngology, following the format of overview, syndrome differentiation, dietary therapy, and explanations. The Appendix briefly introduces common dietary taboos and the selection of food choices for balanced nutrition. This book is rich in content, easy to understand, practical, and covers both seasonal dietary care and edible practices, emphasizing the combination of scientific rigor and practicality. Its insights are based on effective practices and documented records from generations of medical practitioners, validated through our practical applications and modern scientific research. Therefore, it can serve as a reference for readers to maintain health and longevity, benefiting those interested in dietary wellness. This book is not only a guide for family self-care but also a reference for clinical physicians to guide rehabilitation and dietary adjustment.