FOOD AS MEDICINE: Traditional Chinese Food Therapy By Jay Heaverlo M.S., L.Ac. Midwest Acupuncture Clinic Western & Eastern Nutrition Western Diet & Nutrition = Focuses on molecular functions, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, etc. Commonly used for weight loss Eastern Diet & Nutrition = For prevention and treatment of disease such hypertension, diabetes, common cold, gastritis, diarrhea, constipation, cough,hepatitis, psoriasis, acne, eczema, etc. Foods are considered for their flavors, energies, movements, therapeutic & organic actions, as well as the individual’s body type Essential Aspects of Traditional Chinese Diet 1. Five flavors of foods 2. Five energies of foods 3. Movements of foods 4. Therapeutic actions 5. Organic actions 6. Individual body types
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FOOD AS MEDICINE:Traditional Chinese Food Therapy
By Jay Heaverlo M.S., L.Ac.Midwest Acupuncture Clinic
Western & Eastern Nutrition Western Diet & Nutrition =
Focuses on molecular functions,carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins,minerals, etc.
Commonly used for weight loss
Eastern Diet & Nutrition = For prevention and treatment of
disease such hypertension, diabetes,common cold, gastritis, diarrhea,constipation, cough,hepatitis,psoriasis, acne, eczema, etc.
Foods are considered for their flavors,energies, movements, therapeutic &organic actions, as well as theindividual’s body type
Essential Aspects ofTraditional Chinese Diet
1. Five flavors of foods2. Five energies of foods3. Movements of foods4. Therapeutic actions5. Organic actions6. Individual body types
-Helpful in warming the body and circulating energy, blood, and vital energy(qi).
-May help stimulate a sluggish or slow digestion, and benefit urinary tract -Induces perspiration
-Excess: - can exhaust the Qi
-cause skin and hair to become dry
-may lead to constipation or dry cough
-dry the digestion and mucous membranes
Sweetbanana, barley, bean curd, beef, black fungus, Chinese cabbage,carrots, chicken, corn, eggplant, guava, pears, strawberries, sweetpotatoes, pumpkin, spinach, wheat bran
Full Sweets: meats and poultry, rice, sweet potatoes, and whole grains• Strengthening, nourishing, calming• Good for people who are thin, dry and nervous
The Sweet flavor releases serotoninwhich induces a sense of calm,happiness and relaxation
The Sweet flavor should be usedsparingly by those who are overweight,lethargic, and tired
SourLemon, pear, plum, mango, sauerkraut, apples, leeks, tomatoes,grapefruit, citrus fruits, currants, huckleberries, yogurt• Yin and Cooling• Astringe and prevent or reverse the abnormal leakage of fluids and
energy
• Used to treat excessive perspiration, diarrhea, coughing, urinaryincontinence
Excess weakens the muscles andmay aggravate rheumatism
May cause bloating, fatigue, dryskin and constipation
• The most cooling and drying flavor• Bitter is purging and helps balance weight, abdominal bloating, gas, and
herpes.• Good for people who are hot, restless, loud, and frequent headaches• Anti-inflammatory and is good for joint pain• Helps keep arteries clear of cholesterol & fats
•Excess leads to dehydration,diarrhea, dry skin
•Use with caution by people who arecold, weak, thin, and nervous
slightly warm, bitter, and slightly pungent, promotes urination
lowers blood pressure, expands terminal blood vessels, and reduces heartbeats
Cherries• paralysis, numbness of arms and legs, rheumatism, lumbago, frostbite,
• warm, sweet• for cold type of arthritis & rheumatism
in a large jar add 500g fresh cherries, 4 1/2 cups rice wine: cover and storefor 10 days. Drink 30 to 60 g cherry wine each time, twice a day, to alleviate
numbness of joints and paralysis
Arthritis
1. Cold Type:-Sharp, stabbing pain in a fixed location and coldness in the joints.-Pain is relieved by heat such as warm liniment, sunshine, or a heating pad.
EAT: garlic, green onions, pepper, black beans, sesame seeds, chicken, lamb, mustardgreens, ginger, spicy foods, grapes, and parsnip.
Remedies:1. Rub garlic or ginger on the affected areas.2. Drink scallion tea and rub heat into the painful areas.3. Make tea from parsnip, cinnamon, black pepper, & dried ginger.
Avoid: cold foods, raw foods, cold weather
Arthritis
Black Bean Soup1 c. black beans1 four inch piece kombu1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves3 T. tamari1 t. ginger juice½ red bell pepper2 T. cilantro
Soak beans overnight. Discard soak waterand cover with fresh water. Cook beansand kombu for 1 hour may need to addmore water.
During last 20 minutes, add garlic, onions,and red bell pepper. Mix tamari andginger juice in at end.
Arthritis
2. Wind Type Arthritis:Pain that shifts locations, comes and goes suddenly, and may cause dizziness.
EAT: scallions, grapes, black beans, most grains, leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, chard, mustard greens),snake meat
Avoid: meats, shellfish, sugar, alcohol, smoking and all stimulants
Arthritis
3. Damp Type Arthritis:Heavy feeling extremities, stiffness, swelling, dull aching pain that lingers and
sluggishness. Most obese people.
EAT: Barley, mung beans, mustard greens, red beans, millet, sweet rice, corn silk
Remedies:1. Cook barley, mung beans and red beans.2. Drink cornsilk tea freely
Avoid:Cold foods, raw foods, dairy products
Arthritis
Barley with vegetables:1 c. barley, soaked½ onion, diced½ c. carrot, diced¼ c. burdock root, sliced or1 shitake mushroom, sliced1 t. sesame oil3 c. water¼ t. salt
Saute vegetables. Dry raost barley lightly.Place barley and vegetables in a pot withwater and salt. Cover and bring to a boil.Reduce heat to low and simmer 40minutes.
Arthritis
4. Heat Type Arthritis:red, swollen, painful, hot joints, general disabilityand usually acute onset
Eat:bitter , cooling foods (fresh fruits and veggies), cabbage, mung beans, wintermelon, soybeans
Avoid:spicy foods, alcohol, smoking, stress, green onions
Arthritis
Simple Vegetable and Tofu Stir-fry:CabbageBroccoliCarrotCeleryZucchiniBean sproutsFirm tofu
Dice first five vegetables and saute for 5-10minutes in small amount of water orbroth. Once vegetables are cooked, addtofu and bean sprouts. Season lightlywith soy sauce or fresh herbs. Serve overbrown rice.
Cooling Fruits:Banana
CantaloupeGrapefruit
PearWatermelon
AppleOrangesPeaches
Strawberries
Remedies
Stomach Ulcer = Drink potato juice daily on an empty stomach for at least 2 weeks.
Bronchitis & Cough = Core a pear and fill with honey. Steam until soft ,mash then eat. Once daily until cough resides.
Sore Throat = Make a tea with carrots and olives. Drink 3x daily for one week.
alternately put in nostrils Bladder Infections: Drink watermelon & pear juice 3x daily Asthma = drink fig juice 3x a day
RESTORING THEBALANCE:
When one becomes ill one must use proper foods torestore the balance.
One must choose the correct: flavors energies directions therapeutic actions organic actions appropriate for the individual body type and their disease.
Book List:
Live in the Balance: Linda Prout The Tao of Nutrition: Maoshing Ni Chinese System of Food Cures: Henry Lu The Tao of Healthy Eating: Bob Flaws Healing with Whole Foods: Paul Pitchford