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Food as Medicine History
Peer Reviewed Articles
- Review of Anne Stobart’s Household Medicine in Seventeenth-Century England: Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences. April 2018
- Between Food and Medicine: Artificial Digestion, Sickness, and the Case of Benger’s Food: Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences. April 2018
- Food As Medicine: Diet, Diabetes Management, and the Patient in Twentieth Century Britain: Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences. April 2018
- Unpalatable Truths: Food and Drink as Medicine in Colonial British India: Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences. April 2018
- Invalid Cookery, Nursing and Domestic Medicine in Ireland, c. 1900: Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences. April 2018
- Was Luigi Cornaro a Dietary Expert?: Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences. April 2018
- Food and History: Journal of Social History. 2002
News Articles
- The Long, Winding Path of Wine as Medicine: Wine Enthusiast. April 14, 2021
- A Philosophy of Food as Medicine: The Wall Street Journal. March 21, 2019
- Korean Culinary Cures: From Tummy Aches to Hangovers, Here’s How Moms Cook Up Relief: NPR: The Salt 2018
- The Evolution of Diet: National Geographic. September 2014
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Blurred Boundaries Between Food and Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Impact on Contemporary Chinese Self-Care: University of San Francisco Asia Pacific Perspectives. 2020
- Food Therapy and Medical Diet Therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Clinical Nutrition Experimental. February 06, 2018
- The Traditional Medicine and Modern Medicine from Natural Products: Molecules. May 2016
- Traditional Chinese Medicine, Food Therapy, and Hypertension Control: A Narrative Review of Chinese Literature: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 2016
- Chinese Herbs Combined With Western Medicine for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. October 17, 2012
- Chinese Herbal Medicine for Primary Dysmenorrhoea: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. April 23, 2008
- Constituents of Red Yeast Rice, a Traditional Chinese Food and Medicine: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. October 13, 2000
- The Eastern Perspective on Functional Foods Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine: Nutrition Reviews. November 1996
- Chinese Traditional Food Therapy: Journal of the American Dietetic Association. January 1981
Resource Websites
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need to Know. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. April 2019
News Articles
- Healthy Eating in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Deutshe Welle. January 18, 2019
- Food and Medicine: Two is One in Chinese Culture: Flavor and Fortune. Summer 1998
Books
- Chapter 13 – Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and Fertility: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Wellness. 2022
- Chinese Medicine and Healing: An Illustrated History: TJ Hinrichs and Linda L. Barnes.
- Early Chinese Medical Literature: Donald Harper. 2015
- Emperor Huizong and Late Northern Song China: Chapter by Asa Goldschmidt, volume edited by Patricia Buckley Ebrey. (2006)
- Foreword to Integrating East Asian Medicine into Contemporary Healthcare: Ted Kaptchuk edited by Volker Scheid. 2011
- Healing With Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition: Paul Pitchford. (2002)
- A History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction: William Bynum (2008)
- Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine + 175 Recipes for Optimal Health: Ellen Goldsmith MSCOM LAc DipCH PhD. (2017)
- Shang Han Lun: On Cold Damage: Craig Mitchell, Nigel Wiseman, and Feng He. 1998
- The Tao of Healthy Eating: Dietary Wisdom According to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Bob Flaws. (1998)
- “They Shall Expel Demons: Etiology, the Medical Canon, and The Transformation of Medical Techniques before the Tang”: Li Jianmin edited by John Lagerwey. 2009
- The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen: Classic Family Recipes for Celebration and Healing: Grace Young. (1999)
Blog Posts
- Chinese Medicine and Nutrition: Pacific College of Health and Science. May 22, 2014
- Healing from the Inside Out: Looking at Food as Medicine: Pacific College of Health and Science
Greek Medicine
Encyclopedia Entries
- Galen: Véronique Boudon-Millot. May 24, 2017
- Verification of the germ theory: Douglas James Guthrie and Philip Rhodes. August 27, 2020
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet: Nutrients. September 2019
- The Mediterranean Diet: From an Environment-Driven Food Culture to an Emerging Medical Prescription. Int J Environ Res Public Health. March 15, 2019
- When foods become remedies in ancient Greece: The curious case of garlic and other substances: J Ethnopharmacol. June 05, 2015
- A Structural Pattern in Greek Dietetics and the Early History of Greek Medicine: Medical History. August 16, 2012
- Legumes in Ancient Greece and Rome: Food, Medicine, or Poison?: Hesperia: The Journal of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. 1999
News Articles
- Superfood: Why Greek Olive Oil is a Food and Medicine in One: Greece Is. February 20, 2018
- Food and Healing in Ancient Greece: Neos Kosmos. February 2, 2015
- The myth of the Hippocratic Oath: Robert H. Schmerling
Books
- Greek Medicine from Hippocrates to Galen: Chapter Eight, Dietetics in Hippocratic Medicine: Definition, Main Problems, Discussion: Jacques Jouanna, 2012
- Greek Medicine from Hippocrates to Galen: Chapter Ten, Wine and Medicine in Ancient Greece: Jacques Jouanna, 2012
Blog Posts
- Food and Diet in Ancient Greek Medicine (550-350 BCE) – Herodicus, the Founder of Dietetics: Archaeopolis. October 10, 2019
- Food and Diet in Ancient Greek Medicine – The Beginnings (550-350 B.C.E.): Archaeopolis. July 25, 2019
- The Four Humors: Eating in the Renaissance: Karen Lyon. December 4, 2015
- Adopt a Mediterranean Diet Now For Better Health Later: Harvard Health Blog. November 6, 2013
Ayurveda
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Development of Ayurveda – Tradition to Trend: Journal of Ethnopharmacology. February 2, 2017
- The Traditional Medicine and Modern Medicine from Natural Products: Molecules. May 2016
- Exploring Ayurvedic Knowledge on Food and Health for Providing Innovative Solutions to Contemporary Healthcare: Front Public Health. March 31, 2016
- Literature Searches on Ayurveda: An Update: Ayu. July-September, 2015
- Traditional and Ayurvedic Foods of Indian Origin: Journal of Ethnic Foods. August 28, 2015
- Ayurveda – The Science of Healing: Headache. April 25, 2014
- Overview for Various Aspects of the Health Benefits of Piper Longum Linn. Fruit: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies. June 2011
Resource Websites
- Ayurveda: Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy)
News Articles
- Consume Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice in Moderation: Ayurveda: Bangalore Mirror. May 24, 2021
- Ayurveda Exponent Guru Manish Devises Unique Diet Plans to Fight COVID Naturally: Zee News India. May 13, 2021
- Why Every Mother Should Opt For Ayurvedic Solutions For Holistic Wellbeing: India.com. May 9, 2021
- How to Bring Ayurveda Principles into the Kitchen: Bangor Daily News. May 5, 2021
- Ayurveda Hospitals to Treat COVID-19 Patients: Daily News Sri Lanka. May 2, 2021
- Global Market for Ayurveda is Growing: Economic Times Healthworld. April 30, 2021
- Dos & Don’ts for Ayurveda & Unani Practitioners: Hans India. April 29, 2021
- Alternative Therapies: Preventive & Recuperative Measures for Cancer: The Health Site. April 29, 2021
- Reconnecting with Indian Food Helped me Improve my IBS: SBS. September 24, 2020
- Eat for your body shape with this 5,000-year-old wellness diet: SBS. August 13, 2020
- Food is Their Medicine: How Ayurveda Influences South Indian Vegetarian Cooking, and How to Tell Your Thali From Tandoori: South China Morning Post. July 3, 2020
Books
- Chapter 13 – Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and Fertility: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Wellness. 2022
- The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: Based on the Timeless Wisdom of India’s 5,000-Year-Old Medical System: Three Rivers Press. 1998
- Herbal Medicine in India: Springer. 2020
Blog Posts
- How I Got Cured of Immune Response to COVID with Ayurveda Medicine: The Times of India. May 10, 2021
- Ayurveda for Kids: A Mother’s Guide to Whole-Body Healing: Yoga Journal. May 7, 2021
Native American:
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Food Diversity and Indigenous Food Systems to Combat Diet-Linked Chronic Diseases: Current Developments in Nutrition. September 2, 2020
- Traditional Use of Medicinal Plants in the Boreal Forest of Canada: Review and Perspectives: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. January 30, 2012
- Use of Plants for Food and Medicine by Native Peoples of Eastern Canada: Canadian Journal of Botany. November 11, 1981
Resource Websites
- American Indian Health and Diet Project
- Native American Foods and Medicines: Indigenous Values Initiative
- Healing Plants – Medicine Ways: Traditional Healers and Healing: National Library of Medicine
News Articles
- Food as Medicine on the Navajo Nation: Civil Eats. 2020
- Native American Foods, Dietary Habits Take Center Stage: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. November 21, 2016
- Salal: Food, Medicine and Culture of the Coast Salish Peoples: GoodFood World. January 10th, 2013
- Northwest Tribes Claim Food as Medicine: Bastyr University. 2013
- The Pima Paradox: The New Yorker. January 25, 1998
Books
- How Indians Use Wild Plants for Food, Medicine & Crafts: Dover Publications. March 7, 2012
Other
- Finding Our Roots: Indigenous Foods and the Food Sovereignty Movement in the United States: Indian Education Division. 2019
- Native American Food: Arkansas Archeological Survey. 2015
- Honoring Traditions with the Heart in Mind — Heart Healthy American Indian Recipes: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Blog Posts
- Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Native Foods: Grand Canyon Trust. December 9, 2016
Unani/Islamic
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Overview of Covid-19; its Prevention and Management in the Light of Unani Medicine: Science of The Total Environment. August 1, 2020
- Understanding Hypothyroidism in Unani Medicine: Journal of Integrative Medicine. November 2019
- The Impact of Ancient Greek Medicine in India: The Birth of Unani Medicine: Acta medico-historica Adriatica. 2015
- Perception of Health Promotion in Unani Herbal Medicine: Journal of Herbal Medicine. April 2012
- Unani System of Medicine – Introduction and Challenges: Medical Journal of Islamic World Academy of Sciences. 2010
- Sartan (Cancer) and Its Treatment in Unani Medicine | The American Journal of Chinese Medicine: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 1981
News Articles
- Sonowal to Launch Unani Medicine Course in JK: Big News Network. September 16, 2021
Other
- Benchmarks for Training in Unani Medicine: World Health Organization. 2010
- Unani Medicine: Encyclopaedia Britannica
