What is Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold refers to the deficiency of Yang Qi in the spleen and stomach, characterized by an excess of Yin and cold. Why is this condition more common in women? It is because women tend to have a more Yin constitution. The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal health, and poor dietary habits, excessive consumption of greasy foods, excessive worry, picky eating, and irregular eating patterns can all harm the spleen and stomach.
Causes of Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold
The main cause of Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold is poor dietary habits, such as irregular eating and frequent consumption of cold or icy foods.
Additionally, a fast-paced lifestyle and high mental stress can easily lead to stomach issues, so it is essential to develop good eating habits.
Symptoms of Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold manifests as dull, persistent stomach pain, cold discomfort, a preference for warmth and gentle pressure, severe pain when hungry, relief after eating, and pain that worsens with fatigue, cold food, or exposure to cold. Other symptoms include vomiting clear fluids, reduced appetite, fatigue, cold hands and feet, loose stools, a pale tongue with white coating, and a weak pulse.
How to Regulate Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold is not a disease, nor is there a specific medication that can cure it completely. However, this does not mean that the causes of this condition or the harm caused by its symptoms can be ignored. We often talk about “nourishing the stomach” rather than “treating the stomach,” indicating that Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold can be improved by avoiding bad dietary and lifestyle habits, along with the use of some Chinese herbal remedies.
1. Pay attention to temperature: During the unpredictable weather of spring and autumn, patients with cold stomach pain should keep warm and avoid exposure to cold. Those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea can apply warming plasters to the navel and should also avoid raw and cold fruits. If there is a sensation of cold in the stomach area, ginger tea can be taken promptly.
2. Emotional factors greatly influence appetite, digestion, and absorption: To nourish the spleen and stomach, it is essential to maintain a good emotional state.
3. Dietary regulation is key to nourishing the spleen and stomach: Meals should be regular, with set times and portions, avoiding overeating. A diet primarily based on vegetables, with a balance of meat and vegetables, is recommended.
4. Engage in appropriate physical activities, such as walking, jogging, practicing Taiji (Tai Chi), or doing Qigong:
In addition to developing good lifestyle habits, one can also take herbs that strengthen the spleen, such as Shan Zha (Hawthorn), Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam) (Superfine Spleen Strengthening Trio), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Fu Ling (Poria), Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit), and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) for regulation.