What is Yin Shi and who is this app for?

Yin Shi is the ONLY application that merges traditional Chinese dietetics with modern nutrition. It targets TCM therapists, dietitians, nutritionists, and chefs who want to understand how food becomes therapeutic. Yin Shi shows how every dish can support health according to Chinese energetic principles while being validated by contemporary nutritional science.

How many therapeutic foods are available in Yin Shi?

Yin Shi references over 250 therapeutic foods with their dual profile: complete energetic properties (thermal nature, flavors, meridians, actions) AND modern nutritional composition. Each food shows how its daily culinary use becomes health support, simply transforming the act of eating into a therapeutic approach.

Is Yin Shi available in multiple languages?

Yes, Yin Shi is available in 5 languages: French, English, Spanish, Arabic, and German. This unique multilingual approach allows professionals worldwide to access this fusion of Chinese dietetics and modern nutrition, regardless of their culture or training.

How does Yin Shi's free trial work?

Yin Shi offers a 1-month free trial to discover this innovative approach. Full access to the database, create personalized protocols combining TCM and modern nutrition, and see how food becomes therapeutic. No credit card required to explore this unique methodology.

What are the differences between Yin Shi and a classic nutrition app?

Yin Shi is UNIQUE on the market: while classic apps focus only on calories and nutrients, Yin Shi adds the Chinese energetic dimension. Each food is analyzed from two angles: its thermal properties (hot/cold), therapeutic flavors, targeted meridians AND its nutritional composition. This dual approach explains why the same food can be beneficial for one person and less for another, depending on their energetic profile.

Does Yin Shi work on mobile and desktop?

Yes, Yin Shi is cross-platform for your practice: web app for quick consultation, iOS/Android mobile for patient follow-up in practice, and desktop versions for in-depth analysis. This flexibility allows therapists, dietitians, and chefs to integrate the therapeutic approach into their daily practice, wherever they are.

Are Yin Shi's protocols based on authentic sources?

Absolutely. Yin Shi relies on fundamental TCM texts (Huangdi Neijing, Ben Cao Gang Mu, Shiliao Bencao) and cross-references them with current scientific studies. This dual validation ensures that each therapeutic recommendation is both traditionally grounded and scientifically validated, offering unique credibility for health professionals.

Can I use Yin Shi if I'm a beginner in Chinese dietetics?

Yes, Yin Shi makes Chinese dietetics accessible to all. Beginners discover how food becomes therapeutic through simple, visual explanations. Experienced practitioners deepen their knowledge with advanced protocols. Chefs learn to create health-supportive dishes. Yin Shi is the perfect bridge between tradition and modernity.

⚗️ Scientific Excellence

Scientific Committee
Yin Shi

Recognised experts in Traditional Chinese Medicine, dietetics and nutrition who ensure the clinical rigour of every piece of content in the application.

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Content Validation

Verifying the accuracy of information, validating TCM/nutrition correspondences and quality-checking all therapeutic data sheets.

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Scientific Monitoring

Tracking advances in Chinese dietetics and modern nutrition, identifying inconsistencies and recommending updates.

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Enrichment

Proposing new features tailored to practitioners, suggesting recipes and contributing to the ongoing development of our databases.

Committee Members

Practitioners, educators and physicians committed to the quality of Yin Shi

Mélanie Vanden-Brande

Naturopath & Wellbeing Practitioner

📍 Sanary-sur-Mer, Var (83), France

NaturopathyWellbeingPreventionTCM

A naturopath and wellbeing practitioner, Mélanie Vanden-Brande brings a holistic approach to the Yin Shi Scientific Committee, anchored in prevention and everyday energetic balance. Based in Sanary-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, she guides a diverse clientele towards lasting health by integrating the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine into a broader vision of wellbeing. Her practice prioritises careful assessment of individual constitution and personalised recommendations tailored to each person's specific needs.

Areas of Expertise

◆ Holistic naturopathy: vitalist and constitutional approach, natural regulation techniques

◆ Energetic dietetics: applying TCM principles to everyday Mediterranean life

◆ Wellbeing coaching: personalised support towards health autonomy

◆ Climatic prevention: adapting prescriptions to the particularities of the Mediterranean climate

Training & Qualifications

Naturopathy training · Specialisation in energetic dietetics and TCM · Certified wellbeing practitioner

Contributions : Accessibility of recommendations · Mediterranean adaptation · Practical applications for the general public

Consultations

Catherine Artviga-Renaudineau

General Practitioner & Health Coach

📍 Finistère (29), France

MedicineTCMCoachingIntegrative

A general practitioner with a geriatric background, Catherine brings the Yin Shi Scientific Committee a rare dual expertise: a solid grounding in Western medicine enriched by a gradual immersion in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her clinical trajectory — initially shaped by emergency medicine and geriatrics — brought her face to face with the limitations of a system focused on managing disease rather than preserving health. From this experience grew a deep conviction: patient autonomy depends on understanding and actively engaging with one's own constitution. This philosophy aligns naturally with Yin Shi's mission — making food a practical therapeutic tool.

Areas of Expertise

◆ Chinese dietetics: thermal natures, energetic flavours and organ tropism

◆ Modern nutrition: nutrient biochemistry, metabolism and scientific indices

◆ Cupping therapy: trained in multi-referential cupping as taught by le Tao des Cinq

◆ Health coaching: methodology for establishing sustainable health habits

Training & Qualifications

Medical degree · Multi-referential cupping therapy (le Tao des Cinq) · Chinese dietetics at the École du Dragon de Jade (ongoing) · Certified health coaching

Contributions : Clinical validation · Integrative TCM/nutrition expertise · Self-care protocols

Catherine Charles

Chinese Dietetics Practitioner & Educator

📍 Sallanches, Haute-Savoie (74), France

Chinese DieteticsTCMEducationEnergetic Diagnosis

A Chinese dietetics practitioner and educator, Catherine Charles brings the Yin Shi Scientific Committee valuable field expertise grounded in daily clinical practice and rigorous pedagogical transmission.

Based in Sallanches in the French Alps, she has developed an approach that integrates the energetic theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine with the realities of contemporary eating. Her Chinese dietary therapy practice treats a wide range of patients — from digestive imbalances to chronic conditions — using a methodology structured around personalised energetic diagnosis.

Areas of Expertise

◆ Clinical Chinese dietetics: dietary prescriptions by TCM syndrome, personalisation according to the Eight Principles

◆ Energetic diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: structured energetic assessment methodology for practitioners

◆ Applied pedagogy: translating TCM concepts into actionable protocols for patients

◆ Alpine context: adapting prescriptions to climatic constraints and locally available resources

Training & Qualifications

Chinese energetic massage (acupressure, Chi Nei Tsang) · Energetic dietetics at Cabinet Bretonnière · Osteopathic techniques at OAK · Qi Gong at CSO · Acupuncture at CEDRE · Chinese pharmacopoeia at CHUZEN · Certified Chuzhen educator

Contributions : Clinical feasibility validation · TCM pedagogy · Seasonal adaptations

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Catherine Artviga-Renaudineau

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Catherine Charles

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