Avoid excess dairy products to decrease dampness and to strengthen the Spleen. Artificial stimulants of all kinds amplify gynecological disharmonies causing Liver qi Stagnation and Liver and Heart Fire. A fatty diet can also increase qi stagnation and dampness, which is associated with depression and lack of energy. Increase fiber and grain in diet to avoid premenstrual constipation. Eliminate excess salt from diet to ease water retention.
Pure foods contribute enough salt to the diet to maintain health.
The use of processed and packaged foods and the addition of salt to home-cooked meals is unnecessary and can be detrimental to your health. According to the Five Phases diagnoses, excess salt injures the Kidney Water, counteracts on Earth and injures the Spleen. All rights reserved.