“Let your food be your first medicine”

The principles

Nature, flavour, season

Every food has a thermal nature (hot, warm, neutral, cool, cold) and a flavour (sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, salty) that act on specific organs. Eating well means choosing foods that help correct your particular imbalance and that suit the season.

Chinese dietetics actually distinguishes 5 seasons: alongside the usual 4 seasons, there is a short between-season period in late summer, linked to the Earth element.

• Spring — support the Liver: young shoots, a measured touch of sour flavour, lightness.
• Summer — cool the Heart: fresh, bitter foods, hydration.
• Between seasons (late summer) — support the Spleen/Stomach: wholegrains, gentle cooking, little dampness.
• Autumn — moisten the Lungs: pears, white foods, gentle sweetness.
• Winter — warm and support the Kidneys: soups, root vegetables, mild spices.

Personalised advice

During your consultation, I can suggest a list of foods suited to your particular imbalance, as a complement to acupuncture treatment — a simple way to support your health every day, at home.