Ayon sa Tsinoy medicine, ang autumn ay may dominante na dryness. Ang dryness ay maaaring magdulot ng mga sintomas tulad ng dry mouth, dry nose, dry throat, dry cough, at dry skin. Kaya dapat kumain ng mga pagkain na moisturizing at nourishing. Partikular na para sa mga babae, dahil ayon sa Tsinoy, ang lalaki ay yin, ang babae ay yang; ang lalaki ay may semen, ang babae ay may blood. Ang dryness ay madaling sumira sa yang and blood. Kung ang babae ay maapektuhan ng dryness, maaaring magdulot ng amenorrhea, delayed menstruation, reduced menstrual flow, postpartum weakness, insufficient lactation, at menopausal syndrome. Ang mga sakit na ito ay nakakabit sa menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, at breastfeeding. Ang mga function na ito ay nakakabit sa four meridians: Chong, Ren, Du, Dai. Lalo na ang Chong and Ren meridians, na direktang nauugnay sa menstruation, pregnancy, at fertility. Ang Chong and Ren meridians ay may malapit na ugnayan sa liver, kidney, spleen, at stomach. Kaya ang food therapy ay dapat magsimula sa pagpapalakas at pagpapalaw ng these organs.
Puberty
Ang mga babae sa puberty ay may hindi pa kompleto na regulation ng hypothalamus at pituitary gland. Kung hindi mabuting diet at food therapy sa autumn, maaaring magdulot ng functional disturbance sa menstruation, na nagpapakita ng irregular cycle, abnormal bleeding. Ang diet principles sa panahong ito ay: may regular meal schedule, iwasan ang maagang o masyadong gutom; sapat na nutrisyon, lalo na protein; kumain ng maraming iron-rich at vitamin-rich foods.
Food Therapy Formula: 3 pieces of persimmon cake, 10 red dates, 15 grams of cornus fruit. First, simmer cornus fruit to extract one bowl of juice, then add persimmon cake and red dates and cook until done. Take daily during menstruation, for 3–5 days per course. This formula has the effect of nourishing liver and kidney, enriching blood, and controlling bleeding. Suitable for back pain, excessive bleeding, and leukorrhea.
Lactation Period
Ang mga babae sa lactation period ay nagdaranas ng malaking pagbabago sa sistema, kaya ang pangangailangan ng nutrients ay tumataas—lalo na protein, calcium, iron, zinc, at vitamins. Ang autumn ay panahon ng abundance ng fruits and vegetables, kaya ideal para sa dietary therapy. Ang diet principles ay: Una, kumain ng maraming protein-rich foods tulad ng chicken, fish, shrimp, lean meat, milk, eggs, and soy products, with 1–1.2 grams of protein per kg body weight per day; limit fat intake to 20–25% of total calories; increase intake of calcium, iron, zinc, and other trace elements; eat more vitamin-rich foods; if appetite is strong, avoid overeating grains, use vegetables instead.
Food Therapy Formula: 2 ounces of longan, 1 egg, and adequate rock sugar. Remove the shell of longan, add warm water and rock sugar, then crack one egg on top, steam for 10–20 minutes until the egg is cooked. Drink the entire mixture daily, 1–2 times, for 7–10 days. Rich in iron and vitamin B2, helps reduce uterine cramps and pelvic heaviness, and has a protective effect on pregnancy.
Menopause
Ang mga babae sa menopause ay nagdaranas ng maraming changes sa katawan, tulad ng osteoporosis, changes in lipid metabolism, at atrophy of reproductive organs and pelvic floor tissues. Kung mabuti ang diet therapy, maaaring mabawasan ang mga sintomas. Ang diet principle ay: focus on nourishing the kidney, especially kidney yin. At dahil ang menopausal women ay madalas magkaroon ng irritability, excessive sweating, hot flashes, etc., ang diet ay dapat focus sa strengthening the spleen and nourishing the heart. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods; control fat intake, especially saturated fats from animal sources; include calcium-rich foods; consume high-protein, high-vitamin foods; to reduce cancer risk, maintain a light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and drink plenty of water.
Food Therapy Formula: Pork trotter stewed with soybeans and eggs. Use 2 pork trotters, clean thoroughly, boil until half-done. Wash and soak 100 grams of soybeans in warm water for 12 hours, then boil until soft. Add to the pot, cover with water, bring to boil, skim off foam. Simmer until 70% done, add the half-cooked trotters, 5 shelled eggs, seasonings, bring to boil again, then simmer until tender. Consume over 2 days, one course every week to ten days. High in protein and calcium, collagen fibers in pork trotters are beneficial for health.
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