Dietary Medicine
Dietary Medicine explores the role of food in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its significance in promoting health and treating various ailments. Students will learn how to utilize TCM principles, including the four Qi and five flavors, to classify foods based on their energetic properties and therapeutic effects. The course covers essential concepts in dietary therapy, including the four pillars of traditional Chinese food categories and different types of Chinese cuisines.
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend all classes. Any absences must be justified and may affect the final grade.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of Dietary Medicine within the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Learn to classify foods based on their energetic properties, including the four Qi and five flavors.
- Gain knowledge of the therapeutic effects of various foods and their applications in treating common health conditions.
- Explore the four pillars of traditional Chinese food categories and their significance in dietary therapy.
- Familiarize oneself with different types of Chinese cuisines and their unique characteristics.
Learning Outcomes
- Classify foods according to their energetic properties, including temperature, taste, and therapeutic effects.
- Develop dietary plans tailored to individual health conditions and constitutional imbalances.
- Apply TCM principles to recommend specific foods for promoting health and treating ailments.
- Understand the cultural and historical significance of Chinese cuisines in dietary therapy.
- Demonstrate proficiency in integrating dietary recommendations into holistic treatment plans.
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