Dietary interventions, which include foods that shift the yin-yang balance, are a staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Dietary interventions are a staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine and are used to maintain balance between the yin and yang energies in the body. In this practice, different foods are believed to have different effects on the body's yin and yang balance. Yin foods are considered cooling and moistening, and are thought to nourish the body and calm the mind. Yang foods are considered warming and drying.