The dietary rules and recommendations in Chinese Medicine are the second step in healing and wellness after consistently exercising, like practicing Qi Gong daily. It is unique in categorizing foods as cooling, warming, or neutral. Seasonality and locality are also in the scope of oriental dietary medicine requiring eating local produce with a bias toward seasonal options. For example, drinking cold water or eating ice cream mid-winter is not recommended significantly since it will damage Yang. If you are already suffering from Yang deficiency with cold feet and hands, loose bowels, hair loss, low back pain, etc., it will negatively affect the overall condition. All kinds of deep-fries are considered very warm, which must be avoided in premenopausal symptoms like hot flushes, especially in summer when it is already warm outside.
Alterations of daily eating habits play a significant role in sustainable recovery and longevity.