TCM Nutrition
At Mary Grimes Acupuncture in Dublin, I provide Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Nutrition to support fertility, reproductive health, and general wellness. While many clients seek out this service to enhance fertility treatments or prepare the body for conception, TCM Nutrition is an approach that benefits anyone looking to restore balance, improve digestion, and live with greater vitality.
What TCM Nutrition Involves?
TCM Nutrition is one of the core branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine, alongside acupuncture and herbal medicine. Unlike conventional diets, it does not focus solely on calories, fats, or proteins. Instead, it examines the energetic qualities of food and their impact on the body’s internal balance.
Each food has properties such as:
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Thermal nature: warming, cooling, or neutral effects on the body.
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Flavour profile: sweet, salty, bitter, pungent, or sour, each influencing specific organs.
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Action on Qi and blood: whether a food nourishes, strengthens, drains, or disperses energy.
In practice, TCM Nutrition involves selecting foods that harmonise the digestive system, support organ health, and restore equilibrium. For fertility, this may mean strengthening the kidney and liver systems, ensuring the spleen is functioning optimally for nutrient absorption, and avoiding foods that deplete Qi or create internal dampness.
The Golden Rules of TCM Nutrition
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In my clinic, I guide clients through the fundamental principles of TCM dietary therapy, often referred to as the “golden rules.”
How TCM Nutrition Supports Fertility?
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Strengthening Kidney energy, considered the root of reproduction.
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Regulating Liver Qi, which ensures smooth menstrual cycles and hormonal balance.
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Nourishing Blood, essential for ovulation and endometrial health.
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Improving digestion and nutrient absorption, so the body has the resources to sustain new life.
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Reducing stress and inflammation, which often interfere with conception.
Who Can Benefit from TCM Nutrition?
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Digestive problems such as bloating, IBS, or reflux.
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Fatigue, low immunity, and poor energy.
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Stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties.
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Menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms.
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Skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
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General wellness, healthy ageing, and prevention of disease.
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