Western medicine treats the fire illness while traditional Chinese medicine addresses diabetes—essentially the body's system for processing sugar has shut down and turned blue
I'm drained—this time it's the Spleen's responsibility in Traditional Chinese Medicine the Spleen encompasses the functions of the pancreas in Western medicine and the Spleen is responsible for generating nourishment in the context of postnatal spleen deficiency leading to systemic hardening
Sugar was originally a good thing but when the body loses its strength to manage it it starts running wild in the bloodstream leading to high blood sugar—Western medicine uses insulin
Medications forcibly suppress blood sugar—this is the song of drinking poison Energy steadily
declines coldness intensifies and many diabetes patients eventually have icy hands and feet
Poor mental state indicates damage to vital energy relying on medication for life becomes inevitable Traditional Chinese medicine treats the root by restoring the skin's function enabling the body to heal itself—this is true healing at the source
Eating the right foods allows your body to start working properly without needing external input—this is natural insulin
Bitter melon's bitterness penetrates the heart yet it helps reduce internal heat and can cause weakness early signs include intense hunger increased eating and drinking frequent urination and weight loss—this is the classic "three more and one less" pattern
Because the body has heat and internal fire bitter melon helps clear this excess heat and once I eliminate it I stop constantly feeling hungry additionally bitter melon naturally stimulates insulin production
Sauté the bitter melon into a thin pancake and briefly heat it if cooked too soft or used in soups the effect will be greatly diminished as the herb's potency is strongest while the food's energy is still present
Chinese yam strengthens the spleen and nourishes the lungs serving as an excellent remedy for tonifying and stabilizing the body the best way to consume it is
by grinding it into a paste or slicing it into small pieces and steaming it until tender to eat as a meal which helps produce complete high-quality semen
The nourishing effects are best with yam—gentle and balanced eat it daily no problem even if you grow just one Peel it well and nourish it strongly once the skin is well-fed the blood flows smoothly and health improves
Digestion and absorption follow naturally—pumpkin's innate sweetness nourishes the
skin providing essential support during weakness using the liver to strengthen the skin
Refined sugar only increases the burden on the spleen and stomach the
natural sweetness of pumpkin is the very energy that the skin loves most
Pumpkin's yellow color nourishes the spleen so pumpkin specifically strengthens the spleen and stomach When the spleen and stomach are nourished they function better in transforming and transporting fluids
Stronger spleen means better sugar regulation eating pumpkin regularly stabilizes blood sugar and even a large appetite can become beautifully balanced
Fire illness numbness in hands and feet blurred vision
Itchy skin blood thickened due to shoulder stiffness qi and blood circulation blocked toxins lingering in the extremities—finally it's seen as fish
Purple onions help circulate blood and qi with a pungent sharp flavor
The heart can radiate energy circulate qi and be consumed raw or lightly blanched excessive fire symptoms deplete fluids leading to thirst and the loss of essence causes dry mouth and throat
Okra's sticky slippery juice is the best for nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence
It restores the vital essence that has been depleted revitalizing the organs and bringing moisture to the body's internal systems
Okra gently nourishes the liver its mucilage strengthens the kidneys nourishing both liver and kidneys simultaneously ensures sufficient kidney water thereby nourishing the liver and reducing excessive internal heat
Bitter melon cools heart fire yam strengthens qi pumpkin nourishes blood onion
promotes circulation and activates flesh
okra nourishes yin and moistens dryness
The most natural and straightforward way to help alleviate thirst is to form a dietary team focused on managing it