The spleen is the cornerstone of human health, second only in importance to the heart and liver. It is responsible for maintaining the normal operation of multiple body functions, so traditional Chinese medicine believes that spleen deficiency can lead to the occurrence of various diseases. When the spleen function is poor, the body will send out obvious signals.
For example, observing the condition of stools can reflect the health of the spleen and stomach. Spleen deficiency may lead to slow water metabolism, especially affecting the water inside the intestines and stomach, manifested as loose, sticky stools, similar to symptoms of excessive dampness. Prolonged spleen deficiency can keep the stool in poor condition, increase internal dampness, lower immunity, and make people more susceptible to illness.
Facial swelling in the morning is also a possible sign of spleen deficiency, especially if this condition occurs frequently. In addition, spleen deficiency may also cause dizziness upon waking up in the morning, affecting quality of life.
Spleen deficiency affects food absorption, leading to weight loss and nutrition deficiency. For women, spleen deficiency not only triggers the aforementioned problems but may also disrupt the menstrual cycle, affect reproductive system health, and even cause anemia, warranting attention.
To improve spleen deficiency, comprehensive measures need to be taken:
Firstly, drink water with ginger, red dates, and goji berries to help eliminate dampness and indirectly regulate the spleen and stomach.
Secondly, increase exercise to promote sweating, accelerate metabolism, facilitate the elimination of dampness, strengthen the constitution, and reduce the negative impact of lazy habits on the spleen and stomach.
Lastly, keep the body warm to prevent coldness because coldness can hinder the circulation of qi and blood, exacerbating spleen deficiency. Ensuring proper warmth in the spleen and stomach area is equally important for strengthening spleen and stomach functions.
It is worth noting that individuals with excessive dampness and coldness may need more time and effort to adjust, so maintaining patience and perseverance throughout the entire process is crucial.
