Abstract

Introduction: In Western medicine, nutrition studies the composition of food in relation to protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, etc. Whereas in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), food is viewed from an energetic point of view, being separated into Cold, Neutral, Warm and Hot food Purpose: The author of this study proposes, through several congresses presented on hospital infection control and infectious diseases, that currently treated diseases are seen at leaf level when comparing the point of view of Western medicine with TCM in a representation of the figure of the tree

Methods: one case report 50-years- old woman with chronic renal insufficiency and performing thrice sessions per week of hemodialysis. She was complaining a severe fatigue symptom during and after hemodialysis session that was making her fear to going to the next session. She began auricular acupuncture sessions and the doctor recommended her to perform radiesthesia procedure to analyze the level of energy.

Results: Through the treatment of energy imbalances found at the root of the tree, represented by the theories of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, one of the primary factors for energy rebalancing is the use of the right food for health. Following the thoughts of Hippocrates who says that we owe our food as our medicine and our medicine as our food. Water, the main component of the human body, also plays a major role in maintaining health.

Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is one of the primary factors for energy rebalancing is the use of the right food for health.