Nutritional Supplements

This article elucidates the principle of "rational combination" in dietary health preservation. It explains the modern nutritional connotations of the ancient Chinese medical text, *Neijing*, which states, "Grains nourish, fruits assist, meats benefit, and vegetables supplement." Combining this with the *Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents* and the "Food Pyramid," the article emphasizes...

Animal fats are not entirely harmful; combining them with vegetable oils is healthier. This chapter guides men on how to have a balanced lunch, including a variety of foods, both solid and liquid, with different colors and a mix of meat and skin, avoiding a monotonous diet like a bowl of beef noodles. It emphasizes the benefits of habits such as chewing slowly, drinking soup before meals, and...

Fried duck with walnuts can nourish the kidneys and replenish deficiencies, improving impotence caused by kidney deficiency. Duck stewed with cordyceps can nourish the kidneys and replenish essence, suitable for those with deficiency of both lung and kidney, and weakness in the lower back and knees. Wives can also prepare foods containing zinc and arginine for their husbands to improve sperm...

This section continues the dietary therapy for impotence, covering various syndrome types such as blood stasis obstructing the collaterals (stir-fried chicken with black fungus), yin deficiency with fire excess (lycium bark drink), fright damaging the kidneys (sparrow porridge), cold stagnation in the liver meridians (evodia rutaecarpa porridge), and liver blood deficiency (steamed hen with...

There are only two keys to preventing weight rebound: a healthy diet and moderate exercise. The fundamental reason for weight gain or loss is the difference between energy intake and expenditure. When energy intake exceeds expenditure, the excess is converted into fat and stored. Appetite is controlled by the brain's feeding and satiety centers. Understanding the digestive and absorption...

This article proposes the goals of dietary therapy for coronary heart disease: controlling total calorie intake, limiting sodium intake, eating more fruits and vegetables, and drinking tea in moderation. It also elaborates on six major benefits of exercise for patients with coronary heart disease, including improving cardiac function and promoting collateral circulation, and recommends...

This article provides dietary guidance for four stages after Y-shaped gastric bypass surgery: clear liquids, liquids, soft foods, and regular foods. It emphasizes high protein intake, adequate hydration, and avoiding high-calorie drinks and sweets, and includes a list of foods to avoid.

This article first elucidates the importance of zinc for male reproductive health, pointing out that zinc deficiency can affect the development of sex organs, leading to reduced sperm count and motility. It then recommends three categories of zinc-rich foods: animal-based, plant-based, and medicinal sources. Following this, it provides various dietary therapies for male infertility, including...

This article provides practical dietary strategies for high-earning men who frequently dine out, including ten suggestions such as consuming appropriate amounts of staple foods, eating more cold vegetable dishes, getting enough high-quality protein, eating less Western food, and eating fruit before meals to control calorie and fat intake. The article also recommends 12 foods that are...

This article provides specific methods for reducing fatigue, including aerobic exercise, overcoming sedentary lifestyles, consuming more carbohydrates, increasing meal frequency, drinking water appropriately, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption. The article also emphasizes the importance of stress management, suggesting that physical exercise, cultivating hobbies, and deep breathing can...

This section introduces foods that are suitable to eat after drinking alcohol (honey, tomato juice, grapes, yogurt, bananas, olives) and their hangover-relieving mechanisms. It also lists foods to avoid after drinking alcohol (leeks, ginger, coffee, tea, longan, lychee, etc.) and reminds readers that consuming alcohol and tobacco together is even more harmful.

This section first discusses dietary methods to combat fatigue: alkaline foods, vitamin-rich foods, high-protein foods, and traditional Chinese medicine, and provides nine recipes, including chicken and angelica rice porridge. Then, for men who cannot completely quit smoking, dietary strategies are proposed: drinking tea, eating more selenium-rich foods, supplementing with vitamins, eating...

A hard beer belly is more harmful than a soft one, increasing the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. Frequent or improper shaving can cause razor bumps; it's recommended to shave every two to three days using shaving foam.

This article explains the reasons for a prominent Adam's apple in adolescent boys and its relationship with male hormones, pointing out that a less prominent Adam's apple does not necessarily indicate an abnormality. It also delves into the connection between male sperm quality and kidney qi and spleen function, emphasizing that spleen deficiency can lead to insufficient kidney qi, causing...

This article introduces Cistanche deserticola, known as the "elixir of life," which can nourish yin and strengthen yang, as well as moisten the intestines and relieve constipation. It provides Cistanche deserticola porridge and Cistanche deserticola wine for yang enhancement. It also offers 11 dietary therapy recipes for treating frigidity, including stewed pork kidney with aconite root and...

This article emphasizes that the gut is the largest micro-ecosystem in the human body, and maintaining gut cleanliness is crucial. It recommends eating more whole grains, legumes, and high-fiber fruits and vegetables to increase dietary fiber and promote peristalsis. For constipation, it provides methods such as developing regular bowel habits, abdominal massage, swallowing saliva, and...

Taro, also known as taro root, is sweet, fragrant, and soft in texture. Its nutritional value is very similar to that of potatoes, but it does not contain solanine, making it easily digestible and less likely to cause poisoning. It is an excellent alkaline food. This article introduces a nutritional analysis of taro, highlighting its rich nutritional value, which can greatly enhance the body's...

Sweet potatoes are known for their benefits, including "boosting energy, replenishing deficiencies, strengthening kidney yin, and invigorating the spleen and stomach," contributing to "few illnesses and longevity." They also nourish blood, replenish the middle jiao (spleen and stomach), nourish the five internal organs, and warm the stomach. This article introduces the health benefits of sweet...

Dietary therapy should be used in conjunction with treatment; dietary supplements are superior to medication. In our daily health maintenance diet, we often overlook buckwheat, a nutritionally complete and abundant grain whose nutritional value far exceeds that of corn, rice, and wheat. This article introduces the nutritional components of buckwheat, including protein, minerals, vitamins,...