I can heal myself. 21. White foods

White corresponds to the energy of gold among the five elements and refers to the energy that converges and unifies the divided yang energy. The season is autumn, the direction is west, it is the golden age of life, and it corresponds to the evening of the day. Among the five internal organs, it belongs to the lungs and large intestine, acts on the respiratory system, is expressed through the nose and skin, and controls the sense of smell. The taste is spicy.

White foods strengthen the lungs and respiratory system, regulate breathing by exchanging carbon dioxide gas in the blood with oxygen, and cleanse the skin by activating intestinal peristalsis. It also has a high anthoxanthin content, which increases resistance to bacteria and viruses. It helps build immunity, is effective for respiratory and bronchial diseases, and lowers blood cholesterol levels.

4. Food that belongs to the sour and spicy taste and is beneficial to the lungs and large intestine.

Grains: brown rice, coix seed, etc.
Vegetables: bellflower, deodeok, radish, bean sprouts, mushrooms, cabbage, green onions, onions, wild chives, potatoes, garlic, ginger, etc.
Fruits: pears, white peaches, bananas, etc.
Meat: Lungs and large intestines of various animals, horse meat, fish, shellfish, oysters, etc.
Teas: Coix tea, ginger tea, sujeongwa tea, etc.
Seasoning: red pepper, ginger, black pepper, mustard, mint, etc.

It has been proven that regular consumption of cabbage is effective in preventing not only breast cancer, but also colon cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer, and garlic, known as a natural antibiotic, has nutritional value when cooked like carrots and tomatoes. It also reduces odor and stomach irritation. Onion peel tea is recommended for patients with diabetes and high blood pressure. White foods especially cleanse the respiratory system, so bellflower root, radish, and bean sprouts are recommended for people with weak respiratory systems.

Dr. Jin-man Kim, director of Peace Oriental Clinic