Question
How can gastrointestinal disharmony be improved through dietary therapy?
Answer
Gastrointestinal disharmony is primarily caused by a heavy sensation of coldness or due to frequent illness that damages the spleen and stomach’s Yang energy. This condition often results in a pale complexion, aversion to cold, cold extremities, and a frequently cold abdomen. Besides loose stools, urination may also be uncomfortable. If you wish to supplement through food, you can frequently consume some warm and spicy foods such as dog meat, lamb, beef, pork tripe, chives, broad beans, cinnamon, etc., which have the effect of replenishing kidney Yang and warming the spleen Yang.