Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen has the function of transforming food grains into subtle substances and transporting them to the whole body. The spleen and stomach are closely related, the spleen is transported, the stomach is accepted, the spleen is ascending, the stomach is descending, and the spleen and stomach cooperate with each other to jointly assume the functions of receiving, digesting food and distributing nutrients. Therefore, the spleen and stomach are called "the official of Cangli", the "source of qi and blood biochemistry" and "the foundation of the day after tomorrow".
Traditional Chinese medicine health care emphasizes health preservation and comprehensive recuperationIn addition to choosing the appropriate spleen and stomach health care methods, it is also necessary to identify the common causes of spleen and stomach injuries. The following is introducedModern causes of damage to the spleen and stomachAnd talk about it specificallyMethods of spleen and stomach health
Modern causes of damage to the spleen and stomach
Spleen deficiency is not only the basis for the lack of righteous qi in the human body, physical weakness, reduced function and many diseases in children, middle-aged and elderly people, but also the main cause of sub-health conditions and metabolic diseases such as hyperlipidemia, gout, type diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in modern society.
In today's society, people's life rhythm is accelerating, and the dietary structure is becoming more and more diversified, but the accompanying spleen and stomach problems are also becoming more and more common. There are six main reasons for this:
Excessive appetiteWith the improvement of living standards, people's food choices are becoming more and more abundant, but some people have fallen into the misunderstanding of "eating when they can", resulting in excessive food intake, and even snacks all day long, forming a habit of overeating. This eating habit not only increases the burden on the spleen and stomach, but also may cause various health problems.
Likes to eat fatty: Many people prefer greasy, heavy-tasting foods, which tend to be fatty and greasy, and tend to stagnate. Excessive intake not only affects digestion, but also may cause the spleen and stomach to weaken. Although fried and fried foods are delicious, excessive consumption is not beneficial to the spleen and stomach.
Eat a cool diet: During the hot summer months or when thirsty, people often choose cold drinks or ice water to quench their thirst. However, if you do not follow the principle of suitable cold and temperature, overeating raw and cold food or ignoring the cold and hot nature of the diet and your own physique may bruise the yang qi of the spleen and stomach, resulting in insufficient transportation function. In addition, milk, green tea, watermelon, herbal tea, etc. also need to be paid attention to the moderate intake.
Eating too fastIn a busy life, many people devour meals in order to save time, which not only increases the burden on the spleen and stomach, but also may make the digestive juices unable to be fully secreted, resulting in spleen and stomach failure. Chewing slowly not only helps the digestion and absorption of food, but also allows the body to feel fuller and avoid overeating.
Neglect breakfast: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it provides the body with the energy and nutrients it needs. However, some people choose to skip breakfast in a hurry or **, which not only affects the normal secretion of bile, but also may cause spleen and stomach dysfunction. Skipping breakfast for a long time can lead to various health problems, so we should pay attention to the importance of breakfast.
Dinner was excessive: After sleeping at night, the physiological activities of the body gradually slow down, and the supply of nutrients required is also reduced. If the dinner is excessive, it will increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, which is not conducive to digestion and absorption. At the same time, excessive food may also affect the quality of sleep. Therefore, dinner should be eaten in moderation and excessive intake should be avoided.
In addition to the above-mentioned dietary habits, improper use of drugs is also one of the important causes of spleen and stomach damage. For example:
Laxatives: Some people don't care about the truth and take tonic or health products such as aphrodisiac and yin at will, and then turn to take **, blood pressure, laxative, and heat-clearing drugs. This will not only fail to achieve the desired effect, but will harm the spleen and stomach. Medication should be used with caution and should be done under the guidance of a medical professional.
Heat-clearing and antidote: People with high work and study pressure are prone to anger, and then use a large number of heat-clearing and detoxification drugs such as herbal tea, medicinal tea, bezoar supernatant pills, bezoar detoxification pills, Shuanghuanglian oral liquid, etc. However, overuse of these drugs can cause serious harm to the spleen and stomach. Therefore, when using heat-clearing and detoxification drugs, we should pay attention to the appropriate amount to avoid unnecessary harm to the body.
Antibiotics: Antibiotics have a significant effect on sterilization and anti-inflammatory, but they cannot be ignored. Antibiotic abuse can damage the function of the spleen and stomach, causing problems such as weakness of the spleen and stomach. Therefore, antibiotics should be used strictly according to the doctor's instructions to avoid abuse.
In addition, sedentary and emotional instability are also common causes of spleen and stomach problems. Sedentary and inactive not only does not allow the muscles to be sufficiently exercised and nourished, but also affects the circulation of qi and blood and the function of the spleen and stomach. Emotional instability can adversely affect the function of the internal organs and the flow of qi and blood. "The Yellow Emperor's Neijing" mentions: "Thinking hurts the spleen", excessive thinking will block the operation of the qi, resulting in impaired spleen and stomach function. Emotional problems such as excessive mood swings or emotional depression can also affect liver function, further affecting the health of the spleen and stomach.
In order to regulate spleen and stomach problems, we need to start from the aspects of dietary habits, drug use and lifestyle. Here are two ways to regulate the spleen and stomach:
Medicated diet for health preservation: Hawthorn malt tea is an effective medicinal diet conditioning method. Soak the hawthorn and raw malt in water at a ratio of 1:1 to drink. This tea is suitable for the treatment of anorexia and nausea, stomach bloating, belching, loose stools, foul smell and other discomforts caused by excessive diet, chronic gastritis, functional dyspepsia, etc. In addition, you can also add an appropriate amount of brown sugar to taste. Regular consumption of this tea helps to strengthen the spleen and eliminate appetite, promote qi and blood, eliminate accumulation and eliminate stasis.
Massage regimen: Rubbing the abdomen is a simple and easy massage method. It is best to do it after a meal. Take a sitting or supine position, rub your hands together and place them on your abdomen, and first rotate 20 30 times around the umbilicus in a clockwise direction; Then counterclockwise from large to small around the umbilicus 20 30 times. This method can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, improve abdominal blood circulation, and assist in regulating gastrointestinal disorders.
Summary: Regulating spleen and stomach problems requires comprehensive conditioning from many aspects to achieve the best results. We should develop good eating habits, avoid drug abuse, maintain moderate exercise, and stabilize emotional state to maintain spleen and stomach health.