Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food –
Hippocrates, ca. 460–ca. 370 BC For millennia, the Chinese have
taught that a balanced and nutritious diet is an integral part of
maintaining good health while healing a wide range of disorders.
Here, in a new and third edition of the acclaimed Chinese Nutrition
Therapy, the author further demystifies Chinese dietetics, one of
the pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Joerg Kastner's
introduction to the principles of TCM and the "energetics" of foods
emphasizes a holistic approach throughout, providing readers with
tools for integrating the principles of Chinese dietetics into
their daily lives. Included are a comprehensive classification of
more than 300 readily available foods such as vegetables, grains,
herbs and spices, fruits, meat and poultry, seafoods, dairy
products, oils and fats, and nuts and seeds. Many clinical examples
and treatment suggestions artfully combine Western medical
conditions with Chinese diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The
explanation of causes of diseases, the different symptoms, and
lists of recommended foods and foods to avoid are supplemented by
advice on appropriate acupuncture treatments. The third edition has
been expanded with chapters covering allergies, food sensitivities,
dietary support in oncologic cases, fasting, "superfoods," and
smoothies. Where appropriate, bridges have been constructed between
the paradigms of TCM and those of contemporary scientific medicine.
The section "Food Classification" has been developed further to
include more detail and many more foods. Highlights Descriptions of
Chinese dietetics in practice and discussions of dietary factors,
such as seasonal adaptations and differing requirements for
children and seniors Practical tips on how to adapt Chinese
nutrition therapy to Western products and cooking methods Clinical
examples covering the major organ systems A handy "A to Z" list of
common foods and their healing characteristics User-friendly
Chinese Nutrition Therapy is an essential reference for students
and practitioners of TCM, likewise to be valued by nutritionists,
dieticians, physicians, and anyone interested in living a long and
healthy life. This book includes complimentary access to a digital
copy on https://medone.thieme.com.
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