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Timestamps: -
00:00 Introduction
01:42 What is cooling food in Chinese Medicine?
02:48 Listen to local health authority advice for the heatwave
03:11 1. Coconut Water
03:45 -- Precautions for overdrinking coconut water
04:17 2. Green tea or matcha
04:35 3. Chinese Herbal Cooling Tea 凉茶
Examples of cooling Chinese herbs are Chrysanthemum flowers (菊花 Ju Hua), Mulberry leaf (桑叶 Sang Ye) and mint/peppermint leaf (薄荷 Bo He)
05:33 Other Chinese herb example - Prunella (夏枯草 Xia Ku Cao)
06:06 Other Chinese herb example -Monk fruit(罗汉果 Luo Han Guo)
07:06 4. Cooling fruits and vegetables
07:35 Mung beans and Chinese Barley (Job’s tears seeds) (薏苡仁 Yi Yi Ren)
09:33 Summary
09:43 Bonus Tips
10:00 Tip #1 Don’t overconsume icy drinks and cold raw food, especially for these groups of people (elderly, young children, pregnant women and women who recently gave birth)
11:04 Tip #2 Don’t overconsume the cooling food and drink I recommended during cold weather.
11:45 Tip #3 Avoid the above cooling food if you are having your menstruation
12:30 Check out my Summer Wellness video.
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----------- DISCLAIMER -------------
All content in this channel is for informational purposes only. Herb properties and their uses mentioned in this video are only based on their TRADITIONAL uses and Traditional Chinese Medicine theories. They may not have been scientifically proven.
Recipes shared here are only for general well-being and MINOR symptoms. They are NOT to replace proper healthcare by your own healthcare providers. if any symptoms persist, please go to see your healthcare providers immediately. You SHOULD and MUST consult a registered/licensed physician or appropriately- trained healthcare providers in your community in all matters relating to your health. Reliance on any information provided on this channel is SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Shirley is not liable for any advice or information provided on this channel that is utilised without first consulting your healthcare providers.
Many herbs mentioned in this channel are also considered as food. However, not all herbs are safe. Many of them are not to be used at home or for long term/regular use without consulting your doctor or licensed Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Please also pay attention to the precautions of certain herbs I stated in the video. If you take western medicine regularly, YOU MUST check with your doctor.
If you are interested in using Chinese herbs to manage more complex symptoms, please contact your Chinese medicine practitioners for a proper consultation. If you are already seeing a Chinese Medicine Practitioner and notice what I shared here is slightly different from your practitioners, please don't freak out. This is because, with thousands of years of history, it is only normal that there are many different schools and thoughts of Chinese medicine. It is not that your practitioners are wrong. In fact, chances are that what they said is right for you because they would understand your body and health status much more than I who don't know you personally. So, if in doubt, please always check with them.
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