Modern life is getting faster, and spleen and stomach health is particularly important. As the core of digestion and absorption, the spleen and stomach not only affect nutrient conversion but also the production of qi and blood. To assess the condition of the spleen and stomach, pay attention to two signs: appetite and digestion capacity. A healthy spleen and stomach lead to a strong appetite, rapid digestion, and no symptoms of indigestion. If you often have poor appetite and stomach pain, it may indicate a weak spleen and stomach. The second sign is complexion and lip color. Those with a healthy spleen and stomach have a ruddy complexion and natural lip color; conversely, a dark yellow complexion and pale lips indicate poor spleen and stomach condition.
To maintain spleen and stomach health, consider the following six suggestions: 1. Regular lifestyle: have meals at regular times and in proper quantities, ensure adequate rest, have a rich breakfast, satisfying lunch, and moderate dinner to create a stable rhythmic environment for the spleen and stomach. 2. Balanced diet: choose a variety of foods, reduce greasy, spicy, and cold foods, prefer easily digestible, high-fiber ingredients such as millet, Chinese yam, sweet potatoes, and chew slowly to aid digestion. 3. Moderate exercise: engage in mild activities like Tai Chi, jogging, or walking to enhance spleen and stomach function and immunity, and avoid excessive fatigue. 4. Maintain optimism: emotional management is also important, relax by reading, engaging in artistic activities, as “worry injures the spleen.” 5. Traditional therapies: abdominal moxibustion and acupressure (e.g., Zhongwan, Zusanli) can regulate qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, moxibustion dispels cold and dampness, while massage promotes digestion. 6. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: follow doctor’s advice to take tonifying spleen Chinese medicine or diets, such as Codonopsis, Atractylodes, orange peel tea, or Coix seed porridge, personalized choices to avoid improper tonics.
Additionally, caring for the spleen and stomach also involves limiting smoking and alcohol to prevent gastric mucosal damage; drinking water sensibly, warm water on an empty stomach in the morning benefits the gastrointestinal tract, drinking water before meals aids digestion, but avoid excessive water intake after meals; and undergo regular check-ups for early diagnosis and treatment of stomach diseases to ensure the long-term health of the spleen and stomach.
Spleen and stomach health is key to maintaining quality of life, so let’s value and protect this vital treasure of life to enjoy every beautiful moment with a strong spleen and stomach.
