Dive into the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and discover how food can transform your daily life.
Explore 50 key TCM terms explained simply: Qi, Yin, Yang, Zang-Fu, Five Elements and major syndromes. A practical guide for practitioners and curious readers alike.
Jing (精) or Vital Essence constitutes the fundamental life reserve in TCM, determining growth, reproduction and longevity.
Qi (气) is the fundamental vital energy that animates all physiological and mental processes in TCM. Discover its functions, types and applications in Chinese dietary therapy.
Blood (血) in TCM nourishes the organs, anchors the spirit and ensures femininity. Discover its functions, deficiency and stasis pathologies, and dietary protocols.
Yang (阳) represents heat, movement, transformation and vital impetus in TCM. Discover its functions, pathologies and dietary protocols to support it.
Yin (阴) represents matter, fluids, coolness and rest in TCM. Discover its functions, pathologies and dietary protocols to nourish it.
Shen (神) represents the spirit, consciousness, psychic vitality and facial radiance in TCM. Discover its functions, pathologies and dietary approaches.
Wei Qi (卫气) is the defensive Qi that circulates on the body's surface, defends against external aggression and regulates skin temperature in TCM.
Ying Qi (营气) is the nutritive Qi that circulates in the blood vessels with Blood, nourishing the organs and tissues in TCM.
Zong Qi (宗气) is the chest Qi that supports respiration, voice, blood circulation and cardiac strength in TCM.
Complete MTC clinical guide for dietary management of infectious mononucleosis (EBV): energy patterns, food protocols by phase and therapeutic synergies for practitioners.
49-question test to determine your energy profile according to traditional Chinese medicine. Find out if you tend towards Yang Deficiency, Qi Deficiency, Dampness, Qi Stagnation, Blood Deficiency, Yin Deficiency or Damp-Heat.
Discover the therapeutic properties of paella according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and contemporary nutritional science. A complete analysis of ingredients and their synergies.
Turmeric (姜黄 Jiāng Huáng) in Traditional Chinese Medicine: hot nature, action on Blood Stasis, powerful anti-inflammatory and ally against chronic headaches.
Discover the properties of Ginger (生姜 Shēng Jiāng) in Traditional Chinese Medicine: warm nature, meridian actions and benefits against headaches.
What is Qi (气 qì) in TCM? Definition, types, functions and impact on health: understand this fundamental concept to better interpret your symptoms and adapt your diet.
Blood (血 xuè) in Traditional Chinese Medicine: functions, Blood Deficiency, Blood Stasis and foods to nourish and move the Blood. Link with chronic headaches.
Understanding Yin-Yang (阴阳 Yīnyáng) in Chinese dietetics: thermal nature of foods, Yin-Yang balance on your plate and practical health applications.
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