Five-Elements Wellness Plan

Find out why traditional Chinese medicine teaches that oranges weaken your immune system, bananas cause fatigue, and yogurt and cottage cheese help little in losing weight. The ancient Five Element Diet (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) describes the foods and preparation methods best suited to each element, the parts of your body most affected, and the healing forces unleashed with each prepared dish. Appearing in a fresh, contemporary style that tracks scientific research as it confirms traditional wisdom, the wellness plan applies proven methods to today's rush life of shopping, cooking, and eating out. Particular emphasis goes to the effects of the food you eat on your short- and long-term energy levels. With this overview of how food works as medicine for your mind, body, and spirit, your eating habits will change simply because you know more about their effects on long life, relationships, love, sexual capacity, and prosperity.