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Foods that Benefit the Lung Energy

In Chinese Medicine the Lungs control your immune system, skin and are related to the emotion of greif.

Food Beneficial to the Lung Energy

In Chinese medicine the Lungs are in charge of your immune system, respiration, creation of energy from breath, skin and the emotion of grief. To strengthen your Lung Energy add the following foods to your diet

Do not consume the following foods if you are allergic to them.

Add to diet:

sweet rice

oats (gluten free)

carrot

mustard greens

sweet potatoes

yams

potatoes

fresh ginger

garlic

molasses

rice syrup

herring

licorice root

Avoid: mucus-forming foods such as citrus fruits, salt, milk and dairy

Lifestyle: Foods should be primarily cooked