International Journal of Clinical Case Reports 2024, Vol.14, No.6, 351-361 http://medscipublisher.com/index.php/ijccr 354 Figure 1 Mechanisms of Health Improvement and Disease Prevention through Traditional Chinese Medicine and Tai Chi (Adapted from Jiang et al., 2022) Jiang et al. (2022) revealed the potential of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in health promotion and disease prevention, particularly in the management of cardiovascular diseases and improvement of metabolic health. By lowering blood pressure, blood sugar, and reducing stress, these therapies can effectively reduce the incidence of chronic diseases. Moreover, TCM can be combined with Tai Chi to improve mental health and enhance cardiopulmonary function. This integrated therapeutic strategy is especially suitable for the elderly population. Such combined approaches of dietary therapy and exercise provide important preventive measures to promote physical and mental well-being. Furthermore, TCM's holistic approach to health maintenance and disease prevention emphasizes the importance of personalized medicine. By examining an individual's unique body constitution, TCM can promote effective health management and disease prevention. This approach has already been applied in Chinese public health management with promising outcomes, highlighting the potential of TCM in modern healthcare (Li et al., 2019). 4 Current Status of Integrating TCM Constitution Identification with Personalized Dietary Therapy 4.1 Integrated research on TCM constitution and personalized dietary therapy The integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) constitution identification with modern nutrition science has been explored in various studies. TCM constitution theory, which categorizes individuals based on their unique physical and psychological characteristics, provides a foundation for personalized dietary recommendations. This approach aligns with the principles of precision medicine, emphasizing individualized treatment and prevention strategies (Li et al., 2019; Li et al., 2020). Research has shown that TCM constitution-based dietary interventions can significantly impact health outcomes. For instance, a randomized trial involving grade 1 hypertensive patients demonstrated that TCM constitution-based dietary regimes could achieve favorable clinical and TCM-related outcomes compared to usual care alone (Wang et al., 2023). This integration of TCM constitution with modern dietary therapy offers a promising avenue for enhancing personalized health management. 4.2 Role of TCM dietary therapy in personalized health management Practical case studies have highlighted the effectiveness of personalized dietary interventions guided by TCM constitution identification. TCM dietary therapy, which uses food to achieve balance and harmony within the body,
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