Dr. Chai | The Dampness Code | Youthful Well-being Pocket Guide | Epidemic Edition | Hong Kong & Macau Exclusive

Author: Dr. Chai (Dr. Lee Kwok-kei) Publisher: Bright Culture Publishing Size: 150mm x 210mm Pages: 272 ISBN: 978-988-8716-95-1 [Synopsis] A Pocket Guide to Youthful Well-being | Bid Farewell to Cold-Dampness and Damp-Heat! This is a new edition of "The Dampness Code," featuring several new soup recipes and updated content. In his preface for this new edition, Dr. Chai writes, "As I write this preface, Hong Kong is facing a severe epidemic, and many are living in anxiety. To prevent infectious diseases, besides reducing gatherings, getting vaccinated, and wearing masks, the most crucial factor is one's own resistance and immunity. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that when vital energy is abundant internally, external pathogens cannot invade. If a person maintains a healthy state, they are naturally less prone to illness, and recovery will be relatively easier with a reduced chance of long-term complications. This book contains many soup recipes, but no single soup can solve all dampness issues. While nourishing and supplementary dietary soups are undoubtedly useful for maintenance, it is even more important to further understand what dampness, damp-heat, and cold-dampness are, and how to handle the contradiction when yin deficiency coexists. What is the correct sequence? These require careful consideration and repeated reflection on the text within the book. I hope that with its easy-to-understand and relaxed tone, this book will allow everyone to explore the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine and gain a deeper understanding of its prescriptions, treatments, and wisdom." Living in the humid and hot climate of Hong Kong, we often hear about "heavy dampness" and the need to "remove dampness." However, ladies often need to "moisturize" their faces. Should dampness be "removed" or "moisturized"? Dampness is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine. When the body's organs are imbalanced, excess bodily fluids are called "dampness"—a redundant substance that obstructs the body's vital energy circulation and should be expelled. In this case, "removing dampness" is necessary. What exactly constitutes a damp-heat constitution? Are there distinctions between cold-dampness, damp-heat, or simply excessive dampness? Why do so many people have a damp-heat constitution? What are the common ailments associated with dampness-related conditions? Dr. Chai (Dr. Lee Kwok-kei) consistently explains and promotes Traditional Chinese Medicine in a relaxed, simple, and clear manner. His latest work, "The Dampness Code," delves into the topic of removing dampness. In addition to answering the above questions, the book offers numerous simple and easy-to-prepare dampness-removing soup recipes, as well as guidance on altering daily habits to combat dampness. It also includes practical chapters on dampness-removing exercises and acupressure, a section on dampness in children, and female wellness related to dampness. [Author Biography] Dr. Lee Kwok-kei (Dr. Chai) Holds a Bachelor of Chinese Medicine from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Doctorate of Medicine (Dermatology) from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. Dr. Lee has been dedicated to promoting Chinese medicine culture, sharing his original jokes and comics on his Facebook page. His aim is to explain and illustrate TCM knowledge to readers in a relaxed, simple, and easy-to-understand way, benefiting everyone. Dr. Lee is currently a columnist for am730 and is frequently invited for interviews by newspapers, magazines, and various online media. His previous works include "Happy Heart Nourishment" and "Home Soups." "Happy Heart Nourishment" received the Publishing Award in the Psychology and Self-Help category at the 3rd Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Awards. Dr. Lee currently practices privately at Yu-Chi Chinese Medicine Clinic.