Who are we?
Dr. Wu’s Kitchen and Food Clinic is a food therapy restaurant that provides functional food for targeted health problems and general wellness. We use the wisdom of eastern nutrition to heal health conditions. To serve different needs, we utilize the energy properties of Chinese herbs and apply them to our food. Our vision comes from the concept of 中医食疗（Zhong Yi Shi Liao), which means Traditional Chinese Medicine food therapy. Think of us as a “Pharmacy for food”.
Why Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has over thousands of years of history. TCM believes that balance is the key, including physical, mental, and spiritual. Imbalance can cause illnesses, and everything we try to do in TCM is to restore that balance. By using acupuncture, herbal medicines, and functional food, we stimulate the body to go back to “factory mode” and function properly again. This is a holistic way of addressing health problems unlike conventional care.
What is food therapy?
Our Specialties
Problems:
Depression/Stress
Insomnia
Menopause
Allergies
ADHD/ADD
Auto Immune
COVID
Post-COVID Symptoms
Infertility
Hormonal Imbalance
GI Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Cancer/Chemotherapy
Morning Sickness
PMS
Bell's Palsy
Skin Issues
Hair Loss
Pains:
Migraines
Headaches
Joint Pain
Back Pain
General Diseases:
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
etc.
In Need Of:
Weight Management
Post-Surgery Support
Prenatal Support
Pregnancy Support
Postpartum Support
Quitting Smoking
Forms of Treatment
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Functional Food
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Acupuncture (Connecting you to Dr.Wu's clinic: Natural Wellness Institute)
What does functional food look like?
Steamed herbal broth is the #1 most used functional food in food therapy. It’s extremely rich in nutrients, low in calories, and provides good energy.
The broths are made by putting Chinese herbs, proteins, bones, and water into a specialty ceramic crockpot and steamed for 3-4 hours. Steaming is a traditional way of Chinese cooking. By steaming the broth, temperature in the crockpot is very consistent. It locks the moisture and keep the good stuff from evaporating. Steaming for long hours ensure all the essences from the herbs and proteins get fully released. Nutrients are condensed. Broths processed this way are very easy to digest and absorb. It’s a great way to quickly intake elements that will treat your condition.
Other functional food includes herbal tea, congee (porridge) etc.
Are you looking for healthy food?
Besides functional food, we also offer home style Chinese, healthy, clean food with no MSG. Our menu changes based on the season and solar terms. We advise people to eat the right food and the right amount for each season. All recipes are based on TCM, unlike anything you have experienced. We are a place with warming food that calms your soul. Check out our latest seasonal specials now!
TCM community
Here at Dr. Wu’s Food clinic, we held monthly events to share knowledge on TCM and food therapy. These events are ways for us to connect with you, we learn, share, and taste Dr. Wu’s best food. Topics vary base on season and request. This is an open space for you to share your experience, network with fellow TCM practitioners, and a place for your resources.
Our mission
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Educate and share the wisdom of Eastern nutrition
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Help those in need with a different perspective of medicine & treatment: Use Traditional Chinese medicinal food to address health problems, prevent diseases, and slow down the aging process
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Advocate the ancient healing art of food therapy (also known as medical diet therapy)
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Share methods to achieve balance by using the natural environment to align our lifestyle and diet habits