According to Chinese medicine, the source of any ailment is a violation of the balance of Chi energy in the body. As the Chinese say, an inappropriate way of life can destroy a harmonious flow of energy, which will then be extremely difficult to recover. How to live, how to eat, how to be treated - these and other secrets of Chinese folk medicine read below.
Chinese healthy menu
To stay healthy, you must follow the appropriate diet. According to Chinese folk medicine, the menu should consist of 40% of fruits and vegetables, 40% of carbohydrates (grains - barley, rice, bran) and only 20% of energy-rich foods (eggs, fish, meat, sugar, dairy products), as they cause indigestion and lead to obesity. The food should be slightly warm, equal to body temperature. The Chinese try to avoid raw food - even vegetables and fruits are eaten as desserts. It is recommended to observe the following rules:
1. You need to eat fruits and vegetables grown on organic farms. It means production without nitrates and fertilizers. This, of course, is practically impossible in our conditions. Although if there is a subsidiary farm - this is a good way out;
2. Do not eat pre-processed foods - canned food and semi-finished products. Fresh food is best prepared at home. So you will always know what exactly you eat;
3. Food should be flavored and flavored. The Chinese are masters in the use of various spices. But they are always natural there - no "bouillon cubes" or granulated seasonings. The Chinese believe that natural spices not only improve the taste of food, but also have a beneficial effect on the general condition of the body;
4. Food should be thoroughly chewed. This is the basis of nutrition for every Chinese. They eat slowly, sometimes it takes more than an hour for dinner;
5. Do not drink while eating. Scientists have already proven that eating down food leads to digestive problems. In addition, when we wash down our food, we eat much more than we need. As a result, overeating and obesity;
6. You need to eat regularly 3-4 times a day, starting with a hearty breakfast;
7. Do not overeat.
Separation of products in Chinese traditional medicine
Chinese medicine divides all foods into hot, warm, neutral and cold foods. The most valuable products are considered neutral. Satiety with hot or cold foods can lead to a serious imbalance of energy in our body. That's why we need to balance our diet. The body spends much less energy to digest neutral food than if you deliver it hot or cold. In addition, cold food chills the body and deprives it of life-giving energy.
Neutral products: beans, beans, peas, cabbage, carrots, milk, wheat, cherries, grapes, brown rice, beets, bread, salmon, raisins, plums;
Hot: oil, smoked fish, onion, pepper, coffee, chocolate, curry powder and chili;
Cold: ice cream, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, yogurt, bananas, tofu, duck meat;
Warm: Hansel beans, cheese, ham, potatoes, peaches, garlic, chicken, leeks, beef.
Chinese medicine divides products into five tastes that affect the functioning of various organs:
Acidic products - inhibit the release of water and toxins that act negatively on the liver and gallbladder;
Salted (seafood) - good diuretics (diuretics);
Sharp - acting negatively on the operation of the colon and lungs;
Sweet (in the Chinese it is mainly carrots, chicken, rice, potatoes) - soothes the stomach and spleen;
Bitter foods (asparagus, broccoli, beer) - increased digestion.
Do not hide anger!
One of the secrets of Chinese traditional medicine is the maintenance of a positive emotional state. Overfatigue and stress for many years, the retention of feelings such as fear, anger, aggression can destroy our whole life. The anger inside us is a time bomb. It leads to the appearance of diseases, often difficult to cure.
In modern civilization, people, unfortunately, are not often able to recognize their hidden negative emotions. Their accumulation negatively affects our health, so psychotherapy, acupuncture, treatment with Chinese medicinal herbs can give less effect than a simple frank conversation with a close friend. Saying your feelings openly can play an invaluable role for the human body and, above all, in the sphere of emotions. Exemption from negative emotions within oneself quickly leads to well-being.
For the Chinese, it is very important that a person in his life is constantly accompanied by a smile and joy. If you have a problem - talk to someone about her. Do not hide anger. You can give vent to emotions - to scream, break or smash something. You will be surprised how much easier it will be for you.
Five dangerous factors for health
According to the secrets of Chinese traditional medicine, there are five climatic factors that have a significant impact on our body. These include: heat, dryness, humidity, cold and wind. Excess heat can be very dangerous. It arises in our body due to overwork or excessive negative emotions. This causes fever, rapid breathing and even dehydration. People who live and work in the conditions of central heating are exposed to dryness. This leads to the drying of the mucous membrane, hoarseness, dry skin. The most dangerous is the humidity. We should avoid being in wet rooms and do not let yourself get wet in the rain. Moisture causes depression, joint pain, drowsiness, very severe chills. Cold penetrates into our body mainly through the consumption of cold food and, consequently, leads to a decrease in body temperature. Symptoms of hypothermia: indigestion, frequent urination, a constant sensation of cold, pain throughout the body. The wind affects primarily the upper body. As a result - a cold, the emergence of viral and bacterial infections, ENT diseases.
Tips from Chinese Traditional Medicine
1. Eat foods such as tofu;
2. Instead of red meat, eat fish, chicken and beans;
3. Replace spicy herbs with a bit softer;
4. Drink green and herbal tea instead of coffee;
5. Change cow's milk to soy milk.