In traditional medicine, Yang Qi is seen as the basic driving force for vital activities and good health. It is said that when yang energy is abundant, the physical and mental state of the person is at its best, full of energy and vitality. On the other hand, a lack of yang energy will lead to a decline in body functions and various health problems. Among the many manifestations of yang deficiency, there are two more obvious signs that cannot be ignored - some parts of the body will "bulge".
Manifestation of lack of yang energy.
In TCM theory, Yang Qi is the fundamental driving force that drives all physiological activities in the human body. When Yang Qi is insufficient, the body's warmth and energy** are insufficient, which in turn affects the normal function and health of the body. Deficiency of yang qi may manifest as symptoms such as cold hands and feet, paleness, fatigue, indigestion, and edema. In particular, there are two areas of abnormal swelling or "bulging" that are often seen as important signs of yang deficiency: the abdomen and ankles.
The cause of the "bulging" of the abdomen.
A swollen or "bulging" abdomen is a common manifestation of a lack of yang energy. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen and stomach are the foundation of nurture, the source of qi and blood biochemistry. Lack of yang qi will directly affect the function of the spleen and stomach, resulting in the inability of food to be digested and absorbed normally, resulting in internal stagnation of water and dampness, which is manifested as abdominal distention. In addition, the lack of yang energy will also lead to a decrease in the body's metabolic function, making it easy for fat to accumulate in the abdomen, thus causing the abdomen to "bulge".
Analysis of the ankle "bulging".
The "bulging" of the ankle usually refers to edema. In TCM theory, the kidneys are responsible for the metabolic balance of water. When Yang Qi is insufficient, especially when Kidney Yang is insufficient, the function of the kidneys will be affected and they will not be able to regulate the water properly, resulting in water stagnation in the body, which manifests as edema in the ankles or other parts. "Bulging" ankles not only affect the appearance, but may also be accompanied by fatigue, weakness, chills and other symptoms of lack of yang energy.
A combined perspective of science and traditional Chinese medicine.
Modern medicine and traditional Chinese medicine can take complementary approaches when dealing with the problem of "bulging" in the abdomen and ankles caused by a lack of yang energy. From the perspective of modern medicine, abdominal distension may be related to digestive disorders, hormone level imbalances, etc.; Ankle edema may be associated with cardiac or renal insufficiency or lymphatic circulation disorders. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) advocates adjusting and restoring yang qi through dietary conditioning, traditional Chinese medicine** and appropriate exercise from the perspective of harmonizing the spleen and stomach and warming the kidney and yang.
Conditioning advice. Dietary conditioning: Increase the intake of warm foods, such as ginger, jujube, longan, etc., to warm and replenish yang qi. At the same time, reduce the intake of raw, cold, and greasy foods to avoid aggravating the burden on the spleen and stomach.
Moderate exercise: Moderate exercise, such as walking, tai chi, etc., can help promote the flow of qi and blood and enhance the body's yang energy.
Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning: According to the individual's constitution and symptoms, choose appropriate Chinese medicine for conditioning, such as cinnamon, aconite and other drugs can be used for kidney yang deficiency.
The "bulging" of the abdomen and ankles caused by the lack of yang energy is a health warning from the body, indicating that we need to pay attention to and adjust our lifestyle. Through the combination of science and TCM knowledge, we can understand this phenomenon more comprehensively and take effective conditioning measures. Paying attention to the body's natural signals, through a reasonable diet, moderate exercise and necessary medications**, can effectively improve the condition of yang qi deficiency and restore the balance and health of the body. Record my 2024