Introduction
Qi stagnation and blood stasis can cause many harms to the body. Do you know what causes qi stagnation and blood stasis? Let’s take a look together. Qi stagnation and blood stasis are not good; they can greatly affect health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that qi stagnation and blood stasis refer to the obstruction of qi and blood circulation within the body, leading to blockages in certain areas. Many people experience this condition but have not taken the time to understand it. It is advisable to learn about the causes of qi stagnation and blood stasis early on to choose the right methods for invigorating blood circulation and resolving stasis to improve the issue.
What Causes Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis
1. Influence of Constitution People with a yang deficiency or qi deficiency constitution have reduced propulsion functions, making it easy for qi and blood circulation to slow down or for stasis to occur.
2. Poor Emotions Some people are surrounded by negative emotions every day, such as depression and tension. They tend to bury unhappy events in their hearts, which over time can lead to stagnation and affect the circulation of qi and blood.
3. Inflammation Various chronic inflammations can easily lead to local tissue issues, such as blood stasis, adhesions, and edema, or pathological products may accumulate locally, affecting the circulation of qi and blood.
4. Lack of Exercise People who do not like to exercise often have poor qi and blood circulation. Without exercise, the myocardial contractility weakens, and the circulation of qi and blood slows down. Over time, other issues can greatly obstruct blood flow.
5. Cold Environment Some people live in excessively cold environments, causing long-term vasospasm, which leads to slow blood flow or stasis in microvessels. Especially on very cold days, those who dress too lightly for appearance are most likely to experience qi stagnation and blood stasis.
6. Dietary Issues Many people enjoy eating greasy, overly sweet, or overly salty foods, or they may drink insufficient water daily, which can lead to excessively thick blood. In this case, the speed of blood flow naturally slows down, affecting the circulation of qi and blood, resulting in poor blood flow.
What Harms Does Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Bring?
1. Dysmenorrhea The issue of qi stagnation and blood stasis can lead to dysmenorrhea in women during menstruation. Due to poor circulation of qi and blood, menstrual blood accumulates in the uterus and cannot be expelled, causing the uterus to contract more forcefully to expel the menstrual blood, resulting in dysmenorrhea. If women experience abdominal pain during menstruation, and the menstrual blood appears dark purple with clots, it is highly likely caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. To improve dysmenorrhea, it is necessary to invigorate blood circulation and resolve stasis.
2. Damage to Mammary Glands Indeed, qi stagnation and blood stasis can lead to mammary gland hyperplasia. The breasts require the support of qi and blood; if circulation is problematic, there is a high likelihood of blockage in the mammary glands during the process of delivering nutrients, leading to mammary gland issues.
3. Accelerated Aging If the body remains in a state of qi stagnation and blood stasis for a long time, tissues will experience ischemia, leading to cells being in a “hungry” state, which accelerates cellular aging.
How to Regulate Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis
1. Change Dietary Habits It is important to eat lighter foods daily, avoiding overly greasy meals. Remember to drink soup before meals to help clear the stomach and aid digestion. Additionally, drink more water to prevent blood from becoming excessively viscous.
2. Increase Exercise Life is about movement. Regular exercise can promote metabolic capacity, accelerating energy circulation within the body, helping to expel waste, and ensuring smooth blood flow. Walking, jogging, or even taking the stairs instead of the elevator can be effective. Doing household chores at home is also a simple form of exercise. It is important to maintain this habit and not become lazy.
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