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The Healthiest Foods for Summer, According to Chinese Medicine

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The Healthiest Foods for Summer, According to Chinese Medicine
Grilled lamb filet salad, with spinach, arugula, baby beets, carrot, roasted yams, red onion, and ricotta cheese. finished with a balsamic glaze, for healthy, low-fat, summer eating. Robyn Mackenzie/Shutterstock
Moreen Liao
By Moreen Liao, R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
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A solar term is a period of approximately two weeks based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. There are 24 solar terms in a year, which make up the traditional Chinese calendar system used to guide farming and everyday life. The calendar contributes to the ancient Chinese philosophy that living in accordance with nature will enable a harmonious life. This article series delves into each solar term and offers guidance on how to navigate the changes of season in order to live happier and healthier.
Solar Term: Major Heat
Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors. She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia. Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
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