Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food Hippocrates ca. 460 ca. 370 BCFor
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 conditionswith 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 characteristicsUser-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.
