In addition to avoiding cold and greasy foods and ensuring a regular diet, you can also try the following methods to improve:
1. Eat some Fuling (Poria) pastries
Dr. Feng Chunxiang suggests that for those whose condition is not severe, dietary therapy can be attempted. Eating more pastries made from Fuling is beneficial, as Fuling itself has the effects of draining dampness, promoting urination, calming the mind, and strengthening the spleen. The pastries made from Fuling flour have the advantages of both dispelling dampness and strengthening the spleen.2. Chenpi (Dried Tangerine Peel), Yi Yi Ren (Job’s Tears), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Da Zao (Jujube)Dr. Li Quanwang, Chief Physician of the Oncology Department at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, mentioned in an article in 2022 that Chenpi functions to regulate Qi and strengthen the spleen. Combined with Yi Yi Ren, Shan Yao, and Da Zao, which also strengthen the spleen and transform dampness, this makes a great medicinal dish, especially suitable for those with phlegm-damp constitution accompanied by symptoms of abdominal distension and diarrhea.3. Chenpi, Bai Bian Dou (White Hyacinth Bean), Fuling, Lian Zi (Lotus Seed)Dr. Li Quanwang also noted in 2022 that Chenpi regulates Qi and strengthens the spleen, and when combined with Bai Bian Dou, Fuling, and Lian Zi (with the core removed), it creates a great medicinal dish that calms the mind and transforms dampness, particularly suitable for those with phlegm-damp constitution accompanied by abdominal distension and insomnia with vivid dreams.4. Drink some Winter Melon PorridgeDr. Wang Xinzhi, Chief Physician of the Neurology Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, mentioned in a 2015 article that Winter Melon porridge clears heat and drains dampness. Use 100 grams of fresh winter melon or 15 grams of winter melon seeds, 100 grams of rice, and 50 grams of raw Yi Yi Ren. If using fresh winter melon, just wash off the white frost on the skin without peeling it. When cooking, cut the winter melon into thin slices with the skin on, rinse the rice, and cook them together in water to make porridge. You can add a little salt to taste.5. Massage Fenglong PointDr. Zhong Weiquan, Chief Physician at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Foshan, Guangdong Province, mentioned in a 2019 article that you can stimulate the phlegm-dispelling acupoint—Fenglong Point—to achieve the effect of dispelling dampness and phlegm.Method: Sit upright, bend your knees, and let your feet hang down. The Fenglong Point is located at the midpoint of the line connecting the outer knee eye to the outer ankle tip. Massage twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, for 5 minutes each time, until you feel a sense of soreness and pressure that is bearable. Since this acupoint has relatively thick muscles, use the pads of your index, middle, and ring fingers to press the point, applying pressure first and then kneading, pressing straight down to a certain depth before using a kneading method, gradually increasing the pressure from light to heavy, steady and continuous.
6. Press Zusanli PointDr. Li Quanwang mentioned in 2022 that Zusanli Point is located on the outer side of the lower leg, 3 inches below the knee joint, and one finger breadth from the anterior edge of the tibia. It can regulate the spleen and stomach, tonify Qi, and promote strong and regular gastrointestinal peristalsis, enhancing the activity of various digestive enzymes, increasing appetite, and aiding digestion.Method: Press both sides of the Zusanli Point once a day with your thumb or middle finger for 5-10 minutes each time, pressing 15-20 times per minute until you feel soreness and warmth.7. Drink some Green Plum TeaDr. Feng Chunxiang mentioned in 2022 that for patients with nodules, some herbal teas can help in recovery. You can use 2.5 grams of Bai Mei Hua (Green Plum) and 2.5 grams of Rose Flower to brew and drink. Bai Mei Hua has the effect of soothing the liver and transforming phlegm, while Rose Flower promotes Qi circulation and invigorates blood, which is beneficial for thyroid nodules and even breast nodules.8. Drink some Dandelion TeaDr. Feng Chunxiang also mentioned in 2022 that some patients with nodules drink Dandelion tea, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. If the nodules or polyps have been present for a long time, drinking some Dandelion tea can be beneficial. However, if gastrointestinal function is poor or the spleen and stomach are weak, it is not suitable for consumption.It is important to note that nodules and polyps are mostly pathological products formed by the combination of phlegm, Qi, and blood stasis, so herbal teas cannot fundamentally solve the problem and do not have therapeutic effects; they can only serve as an auxiliary measure. Treatment for nodules should still be based on medical advice.9. Regular Exercise is EssentialDr. Li Quanwang mentioned in 2022 that phlegm-damp constitution often manifests as fatigue and weakness in the limbs, leading to a lack of desire to move, which is caused by poor circulation of Qi and blood. Through moderate exercise, you can promote the circulation of Qi and blood to expel phlegm-damp from the body, aiding the recovery of spleen function and achieving the effects of regulating Qi and strengthening the spleen.You can choose suitable physical activities, such as badminton, table tennis, jogging, or walking; Tai Chi, Wuqinxi (Five Animal Play), and health exercises can also help with Qi and blood circulation.10. Avoid Staying Up LateDr. Li Quanwang mentioned in 2022 that insufficient sleep can easily lead to low mood, and maintaining adequate sleep can prevent damage to spleen function.
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