I can heal myself. 25. Keep in good health by foods

Food also has yin and yang properties, so if you have a yang constitution, it is better to eat more foods with strong yin energy. Conversely, if you belong to a yin constitution, eating more foods with a strong yang energy is a food health method.

In terms of form, the roots and stems of plants belong to yang, and the leaves belong to yin. So, burdock, onion, ginseng, lotus root, sweet potato, taro, potato, turnip, altari, etc. belong to yang (radish has a lot of water, so it belongs to yin). Chinese cabbage, spinach, cabbage, leafy vegetables, and water-rich cucumbers, eggplants, and persimmons belong to yin.

Therefore, according to the theory of yin and yang, when yang energy is lacking, glutinous rice, brown rice, millet, corn, chives, broccoli, peppers, perilla leaves, ginger, garlic, green onions, onions, beef, chicken, seaweed, seaweed, soju, and liquor are good, while yin energy is good. If you are lacking, barley, whole wheat, red beans, beans, tofu, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, pumpkin, eggplant, sweet potato, burdock, deodeok, pork, seaweed, kelp, shellfish, squid, octopus, anchovies, and beer are good options. Therefore, if you suffer from a lot of cold, it is better to consume a lot of yang foods, and if you suffer from a lot of heat, consuming more yin foods is helpful for your health.

Since ancient times, our ancestors emphasized eating small meals and fasting. Fasting means conserving food, and it is also called seokbok (惜福) because it means conserving good fortune. Fasting reduces the burden on the stomach, strengthens immunity, and purifies the blood. The results of various animal experiments confirm that the incidence of disease is significantly reduced, aging is delayed, and lifespan is extended by 20-40%. These days, diseases caused by eating too much or eating incorrectly are more common than diseases caused by eating too little.
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Dr. Jin-man Kim, director of Peace Oriental Clinic