The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal life and should not be harmed.Once damaged, recovery will be slow and difficult.Here are some methods for daily spleen and stomach care for your reference.1Regulating the Spleen and Stomach—Ten Steps
1. Eat regularly, in moderation, and chew slowly
This is the first step in maintaining the spleen and stomach, especially for those with pre-existing stomach issues, who should avoid spicy, stimulating, and cold foods.
Additionally, it is important to eat on time, avoid gobbling down food, and do not eat while standing or walking. Avoid discussing problems or arguing during meals.
2. Take a slow walk after meals
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) advocates for movement to assist the spleen; walking after meals helps enhance spleen and stomach function and promotes digestion.
However, this does not mean to walk immediately after eating; one should rest for at least 10 minutes before walking. If you have overeaten, extend the rest period accordingly, and avoid vigorous exercise within half an hour after eating.
3. Massage the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)
The spleen governs transportation and transformation; if the spleen and stomach are weak, they will struggle to perform these functions, leading to stagnation of dampness in the body. Massaging the Dai Mai both strengthens the spleen yang and invigorates the yang energy of the gallbladder meridian on both sides of the abdomen, quickly dispersing the accumulated dampness in the lower abdomen.
If you feel that the massage is not strong enough, you can also use a fist to tap. This method is also very effective for treating constipation, providing immediate results!
4. Climb mountains
In the Huangdi Neijing, it is stated that “grain qi connects to the spleen.” The Tang dynasty physician Wang Bing explained this as the emptiness of grain, which the spleen receives.
In modern terms, climbing mountains not only exercises the muscles and bones, causing one to sweat profusely—this is also a good method for expelling internal dampness.
5. Tiptoe exercises
This involves standing on your toes with your heels raised as high as possible. The stomach meridian runs between the second and third toes, and the source point of the stomach meridian is located at the joints of the toes. Those with weak gastrointestinal function should regularly exercise their toes.
You can walk on your toes or try standing on your toes for about ten minutes. Remember to raise your toes as high as possible for better results!
6. Abdominal pushing technique
Most chronic diseases can be resolved through this method, which helps eliminate the three impurities in the body (waste water, waste gas, and feces), the main culprits of illness.
Thus, the ancients often said, “The great way is extremely simple.” Once you understand the principle, solving the problem becomes easier. There are countless methods to solve problems, but that is a matter of the “technique” level!
7. Kneeling method
This method can promote the downward flow of qi and blood, allowing them to circulate in the stomach meridian, thus greatly benefiting stomach function.Of course, the benefits of this practice go far beyond this; if you persist in practicing for a while, you will understand.
8. Spinal kneading technique
In simple terms, this involves kneading the spine from the tailbone to the neck.
When kneading, there is no need to focus on acupoints, as the sides of the spine are where the Governing Vessel and the Bladder Meridian of the Foot Taiyang run. Kneading the spine can provide comprehensive health benefits.
It can strengthen the spleen and stomach, regulate the internal organs, and smooth the flow of qi.
9. Saliva swallowing health method
Saliva is actually the best medicine for strengthening the spleen and stomach. TCM believes that saliva can “moisten the five organs, beautify the skin, strengthen teeth, enhance bones, and promote blood circulation, extending life.” Laozi from the Spring and Autumn period believed that even the best elixirs are not as important as one’s own saliva. The ancient health scholar Tao Hongjing also said, “Those who consume the jade spring can extend their life and eliminate a hundred diseases.”
Swallowing saliva, also known as “red dragon stirring the sea,” was referred to in ancient times as “golden saliva and jade liquid,” a method for strengthening the body. The smaller the health method, the more astonishing the effects when practiced consistently, yet these simple methods are often overlooked.
Method of operation:The method involves stirring the saliva in the mouth with the tongue while tapping the upper and lower teeth together to fill the mouth with saliva, then swishing it and swallowing in three parts. When swallowing, make a gurgling sound.
The purpose of gurgling is to create bubbles in the saliva; swallowing this liquid is equivalent to ingesting qi. It can increase the oxygen molecules in the blood, preventing the brain from lacking oxygen.
This method can treat motion sickness; some people feel unwell while traveling, but as long as they continuously swallow saliva as described, they can shift their attention and relieve tension, achieving tranquility and inner peace. This allows the flow of qi to become smooth, alleviating discomfort. It can also treat insomnia. Some people cannot sleep at night, but as long as they tap their teeth and swallow saliva as described, they can shift their focus, naturally calming their mind and thoughts, allowing them to sleep peacefully.
10. Stretching exercises
The liver, spleen, and kidney meridians all pass through the thighs, so stretching is very effective for these three meridians. It is recommended to use the supine position for stretching, as it is more effective!
2Regulating the Spleen and Stomach—Moxibustion Therapy
Modern individuals often have weak spleen and stomach, mostly due to spleen yang deficiency. Moxibustion is one of the best methods to raise yang, so you can use Zhongsheng Zhengqi Heart Medical Path “4.0 Warming Moxibustion Stick” for moxibustion on the following acupoints to regulate spleen yang deficiency.
Zhongsheng Zhengqi Heart Medical Path “4.0 Warming Moxibustion Stick”Zhongsheng Zhengqi Heart Medical Path “4.0 Warming Moxibustion Stick”—Warming qi and blood, dispelling cold and stopping pain, resolving stasis and stagnation, expelling evil and nurturing the source, warming yang and consolidating the foundation!
1. Moxibustion on the belly button
The belly button, also known as Shenque (Spirit Gate) point, is the place where the umbilical cord connects. It is a key acupoint on the Ren Meridian. The fetus relies on the umbilical cord for nutrition in the womb, just like a stem drawing nutrients; it is the only pathway for nutrient absorption. We can also understand it as a crucial point connecting the innate and acquired aspects of the human body.
The Shenque point is central to the abdomen and has excellent regulating effects on abdominal diseases, such as early morning diarrhea, chronic diarrhea, and urinary retention, all of which it excels at treating.
2. Moxibustion on Zusanli (Stomach 36)
Zusanli is a major acupoint on the stomach meridian; moxibustion for ten minutes daily will surely promote longevity.