Q. What is the Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) perspective on a diet consisting only of chicken breast and cabbage? I'd like to know the proper way to do this.

While chicken breast and cabbage are nutritious, they are not a one-size-fits-all solution. If someone with weak digestive power adheres strictly to this diet, they may feel lethargic and physically heavy. As a TKM practitioner, I recommend the following phased approach: First, assess your digestive state. It is crucial to check for 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo, 脾虛). If your digestive function is low, consuming raw cabbage or cold chicken breast will likely cause bloating and a depletion of Qi (energy). Second, adjust your cooking methods based on the 'nature' (temperature) of the food. Cabbage has a 'cold' property. For those with a cold digestive system, I recommend blanching or steaming it. Adding warming ingredients like ginger or garlic can significantly improve the circulation of Qi and Blood. Furthermore, consider the presence of 'Phlegm-Fluid' (Dam-eum, 痰飮). If metabolic waste products are stagnant in the body, you may still feel heavy regardless of how healthy your food is. Drinking warm herbal teas can help open the pathways for excretion. Finally, maintain nutritional balance to support blood circulation. Extremely restricting carbohydrates can lead to the formation of 'Blood Stasis' (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血) or sluggish circulation. Incorporating moderate amounts of multigrain rice provides the necessary energy to sustain your health management without burnout. Ultimately, the core is not 'what you eat,' but 'how your body absorbs it.' Instead of following a restrictive trend, start by examining the overall balance of your body.