Food for thought!

Chinese medicine looks at food and digestion differently from western dietary principles. Among other considerations, the Chinese say that thinking processes affect digestion.  Of course, in the west, we talk about "digesting" a new idea or another point of view so, instinctively, we can connect with this idea. 

I often have conversations with patients about what they are eating and which foods might help them, as eating well plays such an enormous part in regaining balanced health and energy. 

There is a wealth of useful information about digestion in the Chinese medical theories. Some of it can be difficult to explain, and sounds strange to western ears, so when I read this excellent article on the topic by Nancy Byrne on the AcuTake website, I thought I would recommend it - this is the article.

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