Food & Drink Reference & Gastronomy Books

This ebook includes tips and ideas to help parents instill and teach kids a healthier eating lifestyle. Sections included in the book are:Ideas on healthy eatingPicky eater tipsKids portion sizesKids caloriesHealthy eating on a budgetUnhealthy eating habits to avoidIdeas for adding more fruits and vegetables

Chinese people believe in TCM because of its long history of usage, traditions, faith, popularity, and related anecdotes. Most Chinese people prefer traditional Chinese remedies to Western remedies because they believe TCM have fewer side effects and a recuperative effect on the body. Here is how Chinese herbs can help:Cold and flu: They can reduce runny nose and cough and build immunity.Persistent fatigue: They can increase energy.Sinusitis: They can reduce nasal congestion and improve breathing.Diarrhea and constipation: They can improve digestion and regulate bowel movements.For centuries, China and other Asian countries have embraced herbal therapy. Now America is beginning to see the value of combining Chinese herbs with Western medicine.How Chinese herbs restore balanceLike acupuncture, herbal therapy addresses unhealthy body patterns. Doing so can restore balance and strengthen your resistance to disease. Here is how Chinese herbs can help:Cold and flu: They can reduce runny nose and cough and build immunity.Persistent fatigue: They can increase energy.Sinusitis: They can reduce nasal congestion and improve breathing.Diarrhea and constipation: They can improve digestion and regulate bowel movements.Insomnia: They can improve sleep quality.Menopause: They can help relieve hot flashes.Infertility: They can balance hormones to promote healthy cycles.Cancer treatment: They can reduce side effects from chemotherapy and radiation.Diabetes: They can help keep prediabetes from becoming diabetes.Why talking to your doctor is importantIf you’re interested in trying Chinese herbs, start by consulting your doctor. If your doctor clears you, look for an herbalist who is trained and licensed. Then make sure the herbalist is willing to work with your physician.Your herbalist will ask for a detailed health history, including past and current illnesses. He or she will want to know which medications you’re taking too. This is important because herbs and drugs may not interact well together.Prescribing herbs, monitoring therapyHerbalists work from a traditional Chinese medicine text called Materia Medica that lists thousands of plant and other extracts. Your herbalist may prescribe a traditional formula or create a custom-compounded formula for you.Chinese herbs often take the form of easy-to-digest capsules. But herbal therapy may also involve teas, liquid extracts, granules or powders. Whatever the form, make sure your herbalist uses only the highest-quality products.It’s important that your herbalist and doctor follow your progress. Checking liver and kidney function regularly will ensure that you’re metabolizing herbs correctly.Chinese herbs are an important component of holistic therapy. In trained hands and with medical supervision, herbal therapy is good medicine.A medical system that has been used for thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. It is based on the belief that qi (the body's vital energy) flows along meridians (channels) in the body and keeps a person’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health in balance. Traditional Chinese medicine aims to restore the body’s balance and harmony between the natural opposing forces of yin and yang, which can block qi and cause disease. Traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture, diet, herbal therapy, meditation, physical exercise, and massage. Also called Oriental medicine and TCM.What’s the Bottom Line?How Much Do We Know About Traditional Chinese Medicine?The approaches that make up traditional Chinese medicine (such as acupuncture, tai chi, and herbal products) have been the subjects of many clinical studies and scientific reviews.