“It’s Not a Diet – It’s a CEAM Way of Eating”

Dec 04, 2025

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Welcome to this month’s edition of Sagire’s Health Compass! In this newsletter I'm talking to you about this months Podcast were we take a fresh look at eating through the lens of Classical East Asian Medicine (CEAM) — and no, it’s not about diets, fads, or restrictions.

Instead, we talk about how your eating habits can (and should) evolve with your health, your environment, and your stage of life. In CEAM, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach — just a wise, seasonal, and individual framework.

In this episode, I introduce the “Three Pillars of Eating” — Colourful, Local, and Seasonal — and unpack some common food types that may be taxing your digestion more than nourishing it.

Whether you’re feeling strong or recovering from imbalance, this episode will give you clear, practical guidance on how to make food your ally in healing.

🎧 Listen to the episode now in you favourite podcast platform

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Warm regards,

Ian

Sagire Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

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