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In TCM theory, the stomach is one of the important organs of the digestive system and plays an important role in storing and breaking down food. However, the fast pace of modern life and bad Xi put a lot of burden on our stomachs. Many people have stomach problems, and some people mistakenly think that a light diet of white porridge can nourish the stomach. However, in fact, drinking white porridge does not really play a role in nourishing the stomach, and may even cause some damage to the stomach. In this article, I will share some ways to nourish our stomach and help us better regulate our stomach health.
First of all, we need to understand why drinking white porridge does not nourish the stomach. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the stomach belongs to the yang organs, likes warmth and dryness, and its nature is not suitable for the needs of the stomach for cold white porridge. Long-term consumption of large amounts of white porridge will lead to stomach cold, resulting in insufficient stomach qi and weakened digestive function, which in turn will cause a series of stomach discomfort, such as stomach bloating, abdominal pain, nausea and other symptoms. Therefore, in order to maintain the health of the stomach, we need to find other more suitable methods.
Secondly, I will introduce six ways to nourish the stomach, which are derived from the famous prescriptions that have been passed down from generation to generation in Chinese medicine. First of all, the grass fruit brown sugar water, grass fruit has the effect of warming the stomach and strengthening the spleen, which can promote the secretion of gastric juice and help digestion. Add an appropriate amount of brown sugar to boil the grass fruit in water, and drink a cup every day, which is very effective for people with cold stomach and weak stomach qi. The second is hawthorn honey water, hawthorn can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and improve indigestion, while honey has a laxative effect. Add hawthorn and honey to boiling water and drink it in moderation to help promote gastrointestinal function. Another is banana egg drop soup, bananas can moisten the intestines and laxative, and egg drop has the effect of nourishing the stomach. Mash the bananas and add them to the boiled egg drop soup and drink them in moderation to relieve stomach upset. In addition, there are also famous recipes such as ginger and plum soup, red bean and barley porridge, and yam barley porridge that can also help maintain stomach health.
In addition to the stomach methods introduced above, I would also like to highlight some health tips. First of all, maintain a good diet Xi and avoid overeating and irregular eating times. Secondly, we should pay attention to the hygiene of our diet and avoid eating expired and spoiled food and some foods that contain too many flavors and preservatives. In addition, it is necessary to maintain an appropriate amount of exercise and perform stomach massage in a timely manner to help promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and improve stomach discomfort. Finally, maintain a good emotional state and avoid excessive tension and anxiety, which can affect gastrointestinal function and trigger a series of stomach problems.
To sum up, drinking white porridge does not really nourish the stomach, and may even cause harm to the stomach. To maintain stomach health, we need to take the right stomach care methods, such as grass fruit brown sugar water, hawthorn honey water, banana egg drop soup, etc. In addition, good eating habits, Xi hygiene, proper exercise, and maintaining a good mood are also important factors in nourishing the stomach. I hope that through the introduction of this article, you can better understand the maintenance methods of the stomach and maintain the health of the stomach.
Health References:
1.Zhang Xin et al. Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Beijing: Health Press, 2010