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Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold is a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Many people unfamiliar with TCM may find this notion perplexing. However, Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold can significantly impact one’s life and health. Nowadays, many individuals have irregular eating habits, which can easily lead to symptoms of Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold!
Symptoms of Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold
1Local Symptoms
1. Abdominal distension and pain, lack of appetite; a bland mouth with no thirst, little desire to eat, and acid reflux, usually with clear fluid without other substances.
2. Chronic stomach pain, especially worsened when fasting.
3. Women may experience clear and excessive vaginal discharge, and menstruation is often delayed with blood clots.
4. Cold in the stomach can easily lead to diarrhea, especially after consuming cold or greasy foods, or during excessive fatigue or overthinking. Stools may be thin or contain white curds.
2Systemic Symptoms
1. Pale and sallow complexion, fatigue, and lack of speech.
2. Cold intolerance: Individuals with Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold often feel very cold, with cold extremities and a pale complexion in winter, preferring warm water. What to do if you are cold?
3. Weak pulse, cold hands and feet, fatigue, eating less, and feeling worse after exertion or exposure to cold.
3Tongue Manifestation
Pale, swollen, and tender tongue with a white, moist coating and a light tongue body.
4Pulse Manifestation
Weak and soft pulse, deep and slow.
5Others
Some patients may also experience acid reflux, vomiting, abdominal distension, edema in the extremities, cold intolerance, preference for warmth, and clear or difficult urination.
Consequences of Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold
1. It can easily lead to diarrhea, which may come and go or persist for a long time.
2. Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold can trigger many gastric diseases.
Experts warn that the dangers of Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold are significant, and timely treatment is necessary. So how can one adjust Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold?
Change Lifestyle Habits
1. Develop good daily habits, avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption, and minimize spicy, fried foods, and carbonated drinks.
2. Relax and avoid extreme emotional fluctuations, and do not overwork.
3. Pay attention to warmth in daily life and avoid consuming raw and cold foods.
4. Avoid taking painkillers indiscriminately, as excessive use can weaken the body and lead to symptoms of Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold.
5. Reduce the frequency of anger, as it can severely harm the Spleen and Stomach.
6. If symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort or indigestion occur, do not take them lightly; seek treatment immediately.
7. Always eat breakfast, and consider drinking milk or soy milk.
Dietary Adjustments for Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold
1Recipe One: Rice Porridge
Ingredients: Rice, water.
Method: Wash the rice thoroughly, then place it in a pot with an appropriate amount of water; bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low heat for about forty minutes before serving. It should not be allowed to cool before consumption.
2Recipe Two: Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang (Astragalus and Cinnamon Decoction)
Ingredients: Huang Qi (Astragalus), Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Bai Shao (White Peony), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Gan Cao (Licorice), Da Zao (Jujube), Yi Tang (Rock Candy).
Method: Clean the herbs, then place them in a pot with an appropriate amount of water and decoct; after about forty minutes, strain and consume the liquid.
Effects: Huang Qi, Da Zao, and Gan Cao have qi-tonifying properties, while Gui Zhi and Sheng Jiang warm the Yang and dispel cold, Bai Shao alleviates pain, and Yi Tang tonifies the Spleen and alleviates urgency. The combination of these herbs can effectively treat Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold.
Individuals with Spleen-Stomach Deficiency and Cold generally have poor dietary habits, often consuming cold drinks and cold foods, leading to a series of corresponding symptoms due to the influence of cold on the body. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain healthy and scientific dietary habits!
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