When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use
When diet is correct, medicine is of no need
(ancient Ayurvedic proverb)
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recognises that our diet plays a significant role in our overall health. What we eat and drink directly affects the way our mind and body function. When we eat poorly, we might experience unwanted symptoms and may try to alleviate them with prescribed drugs. However, this can often only be of temporary benefit and over time, symptoms may return. For a long-term solution it may be necessary to make dietary changes to help your body to function more efficiently and avoid further ailments.
Su studied Chinese Nutrition at the College of Naturophathic Medicine, in London and received her diploma in 2010. The training was based on TCM principles, meaning that a person’s eating habits, body constitution and lifestyle are taken into account when considering a diagnosis. This, along with a pulse and tongue diagnosis, forms the basis of the tailored dietary advice that is given to each individual.
What symptoms can be addressed through diet?
Many digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, diarrhoea, heartburn and bloating, can be addressed with nutritional therapy – as can hormonal imbalances, sleep problems, skin disorders, poor energy levels and emotional issues, such as depression and anxiety. Rather than making drastic changes to your diet, Su will suggest small dietary changes that are easy for you to incorporate into your lifestyle and that will help strengthen your digestive system and improve your overall health.