E-Book, Englisch, 328 Seiten, ePub
Kastner Chinese Nutrition Therapy
3. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-3-13-257932-3
Verlag: Thieme
Format: EPUB
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Dietetics in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
E-Book, Englisch, 328 Seiten, ePub
ISBN: 978-3-13-257932-3
Verlag: Thieme
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark
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 , 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 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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Part 1: Theory
1 and
2 Therapeutic Principles of TCM
3 The Five Phases ()
4 The Five Basic Substances
5 Causes of Diseases
6 Traditional Chinese Nutrition Theory
7 Function of the Triple Burner ()
8 Energetics of Food
9 Energetic Thermal Nature
10 The Five Flavors ()
11 Flavor Association with Organ Networks
12 Influencing the Thermal Nature of Foods
13 Cooking Methods in Detail
14 Green Smoothies in TCM
15 Meal Preparation in Tune with the Five Phases (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water)
16 Fasting
Part 2: Chinese Dietetics in Practice
17 Basic Recommendations of Chinese Dietetics
18 Special Significance of the Earth Phase
19 Nutrition and Daily Rhythms
20 Nutrition and Seasonal Rhythms
21 Nutrition and Pathogenic Factors
22 Nutrition and the Human Life Cycle
Part 3: Practical Application of Chinese Dietetics
23 Practical Guidelines for Giving Nutritional Advice
24 Organ Network
• Spleen/Pancreas–Stomach
• Earth Phase
25 Organ Network
• Lung–Large Intestine
• Metal Phase
26 Organ Network
• Kidney–Bladder
• Water Phase
27 Organ Network
• Liver–Gallbladder
• Wood Phase
28 Organ Network
• Heart–Small Intestine
• Fire Phase
Part 4: Food Classification
29 Vegetables
30 Grains and Soy
31 Spices, Herbs, Sweeteners, Condiments
32 Fruit
33 Meat and Poultry
34 Fish/Seafood
35 Dairy Products, Eggs, Oils, and Fats
36 Nuts and Seeds
37 Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee, and Tea
38 Superfoods and in Chinese Dietetics
Part 5: Clinical Examples
39 Respiratory Tract Disorders
40 Gastrointestinal Disorders
41 Obesity/Losing Weight
42 Physical and/or Emotional Fatigue
43 Cardiovascular Disorders
44 Eye Disorders
45 Skin Disorders
46 Urogenital Disorders
47 Gynecological Disorders
48 Allergies
49 Nutrition in Oncology
Part 6: Chinese Dietetics at a Glance
50 Foods Classified by Phase/Organ Network
50 Foods from A to Z
Part 7: Appendix
1A Introduction to the Basic Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Dietetics
1 Yin and Yang
The basic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are rooted in the Daoist philosophy of yin and yang. These two polar opposites organize and explain the ongoing process of natural change and transformation in the universe.
According to ancient lore, yang marks the sunny side and yin the shady side of a hill. In the theory of yin and yang, all things and phenomena of the cosmos contain these two complementary aspects. The traditional Daoist symbol for completeness and harmony is the merging monad of yin and yang.
The standard of TCM, the Huang Di Nei Jing, “The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine,” dates as far back as 500 to 300 BC. This 18-volume classic work has two parts, Ling Shu and Su Wen. The Su Wen explains the theoretical foundations of TCM in the form of a dialogue between the legendary Yellow Emperor Huan Di and his personal physician Shi Po. The Ling Shu, the practical part of the Nei Jing, reports on therapies and their uses in TCM: acupuncture, moxibustion, nutritional therapy, and the use of medicinal herbs.
TCM is rooted in the Daoist worldview employed by physicians and philosophers for centuries as a guide for viewing and interpreting natural phenomena.
Dao means harmony–destination–way, the “all-in-one,” the origin of the world. The teachings of Dao are based on the work Dao de Jing (Daodejing, Tao te Ching), “The Book of the Way and of Virtue,” by the famous Chinese scholar Laozi (Lao Tse) (600 BC).
Fig. 1.1 Monad.
| In Nature |
| Yin | Yang |
| Moon | Sun |
| Shadow/night | Light/day |
| Dark | Light |
| Passive | Active |
| Water | Fire |
| Down | Up |
| Structure | Function |
| Right | Left |
| Cold | Hot |
| Plant-based foods | Animal-based foods |
| Heaven | Earth |
| Autumn, winter | Spring, summer |
| Relative stasis | Evident motion |
| Heavy | Light |
| In People |
| Yin | Yang |
| Woman | Man |
| Receptive | Creative |
| Stomach, front | Back, rear |
| From waist down | From waist up |
| Body interior | Body surface |
| Right | Left |
| Viscera (storage organs) zang (heart) | Bowels (hollow organs) fu (stomach) |
| Organ structure | Organ function |
| Blood, body fluids | Qi, life energy |
| Bones/organs/sinews | Skin/muscles/body hair |
| Viscera | Bowels |
| Gu qi (drum qi) | Defense qi (wei qi) |
| Controlling vessel (ren mai) | Governing vessel (du mai) |
| In Diagnostics |
| Yin | Yang |
| Quiet voice | Loud voice |
| Talks little | Talks a lot |
| Pale face | Red face |
| Shivering, sensation of cold | Warm, sensation of heat |
| Likes warmth | Likes cold |
| Slow, reticent movements | Fast, strong movements |
| Passive, insidious onset of illness | Active, acute onset of illness |
| Chronic illness | Acute illness |
| Urine: clear, frequent | Urine: dark, concentrated |
| Tongue: pale, white fur | Tongue: red, yellow fur |
| Pulse: slow, weak | Pulse: rapid, replete |
| In Diagnostics and Therapy |
| Yin | Yang |
| Vacuity, interior, cold symptoms | Repletion, exterior, heat symptoms |
| Inadequate circulation | Blood repletion |
| Hypofunction (underfunction) | Hyperfunction (overfunction) |
| Flaccid muscles | Tense muscles |
| Depression disorders | States of agitation |
| Low blood pressure (hypotension) | High blood pressure (hypertension) |
| Dull pain | Sharp pain |
| Cool | Warm |
| Beta-blockers | Caffeine |
| Cool packs | Fango (hot packs) |
| Pulse: slow, deep, rough, vacuous, fine | Pulse: rapid, floating, slippery, replete, large, surging |
| In Chinese Nutrition |
| Yin | Yang |
| Tropical fruit | Meat |
| Dairy products | Acrid spices |
| Seaweed | Shrimp |
| Orange juice | Coffee |
| Peppermint tea | Fennel tea |
| Wheat | Oats |
| Soy sauce | Tabasco |
| Wheat beer | Anise schnapps |
| Steamed foods | Grilled foods |
Fig. 1.2 The Chinese character qi.
Guided by the Daoist perspective, “natural scientists” took the findings of these observations of nature and applied them to humans. They regarded the human being as a natural being, a part of nature, subject to and dependent on nature’s processes.
The main principle of Dao is represented by the two polarities yin and yang, which, according to Daoist belief, mirror all phenomena in the universe. The Chinese character for qi is formed by two elements. One element means “air,” “breath,” “steam”; the other element means “rice,” “grains.” This character illustrates how something can be both immaterial and material, in accordance with the Daoist principle of yin and yang.
The energy field between the poles of yin and yang gives rise to the universal primal force qi. According to ancient Chinese belief, vital qi (sheng qi)—or life force—is the primary source of all living processes in the cosmos.
The concept and meaning of qi is only partially translatable into Western languages. Hindus and Yogis use the term “prana” to reflect similar ideas about all-permeating life energy. The ancient Greek term “pneuma” describes a similar concept. Coursing vital qi, as an energetic unit, is an essential element in the various treatment modalities of TCM, such as acupuncture, moxibustion, dietetics, medicinal herb therapy, and qi gong.
Imbalances of qi can take the form of vacuity or repletion. The term “vacuity” comes from the Chinese “xu” (vacuous, empty, lacking, weak). Its opposite is “repletion,” which comes from the Chinese “shi.” Vacuity...
