Personalizing dietary recommendations with Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Nutrition guidance using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles is sometimes termed “food cures,” and the therapeutic use of food is deeply interwoven into this medicine’s practice. While there are specific foods and recipes indicated for various symptoms, the main goal is to make dietary recommendations based on the individual’s constitution, current health issues, and lifestyle factors. We also make adjustments based on the season and local environment. A TCM diagnosis of an individual…