They are good for regulating the bowels whether constipation or diarrhea is the problem. Each food directs the movement of Qi, Blood or Fluid in a particular direction. In addition each food has a temperature or thermal nature. Foods can be cooling, warming, hot or neutral. Neutral foods are the best balancers, as they themselves do not have a specific thermal quality, they can be added to the diet to modify milder conditions.
Some foods have a specific affinity for certain organ systems or meridians.
Due to this, it is important to not only choose foods with the correct affinities but to consume them in the appropriate quantities. The concept of Yin and Yang also applies to foods and must be considered when constructing individualized diets. Last but not least, it is important to balance the diet with the season of the year. When all these factors are taken into consideration and matched to with the determined requirements of your pet, a very specific and individualized diet regime can be constructed.