With the intensified examination efforts in recent years and the increasing health awareness among people, many individuals have been diagnosed with nodular diseases. Although nodular diseases are not considered severe illnesses, they can still pose a threat to one’s physical health when they become serious. Nowadays, many individuals are being diagnosed with this disease after examinations, prompting them to take it seriously.
Adult life is challenging, with high life pressures, susceptibility to illnesses, facing aging, and dealing with life’s “heavy blows.” Physical health is affected, and prolonged mental stress can lead to stagnation in the body, resulting in the occurrence of this disease. I once encountered a patient in such a situation.
The patient’s family situation was not affluent, needing to work two jobs a day to save money for buying a house. In the first half of the year, he broke up with his girlfriend because she looked down on him due to his financial situation. Determined to work hard and earn money, this decision only added to his work pressure. Struggling to overcome the breakup, he would often dwell on his past unfortunate experiences late at night, feeling extremely unsettled. Over the past six months, this young man has continuously been in this state, with no one to confide in. With time, the stagnation accumulated in his body, leading to the diagnosis of liver stagnation.
Some people may wonder, does liver stagnation equal nodules?
In fact, this is a potential outcome still in development. Not all cases of liver stagnation progress to nodules, but assessing nodules can indicate whether a patient has liver stagnation. For many, the appearance of nodular diseases is related to unhealthy emotions rather than just diet. After an accumulation over time, this disease eventually manifests.
Liver qi stagnation disease is related to the spleen. When there is an imbalance in the spleen that is left unresolved, it leads to the formation of phlegm in the body. With phlegm and qi stagnation accumulating, interconnecting in the body, it eventually results in stagnation. Therefore, preventing liver stagnation is not just about protecting the liver but also about maintaining the health of the spleen and regulating it.
People with poor emotions greatly impact their liver health. Negative emotions lead to loss of appetite and damage to liver qi, which impacts the spleen and stomach. The spleen and stomach are closely interconnected organs, and if one is affected, it significantly influences the other. When the spleen encounters issues, it also affects one’s appetite. The appearance of nodular diseases is linked to liver qi stagnation, particularly prevalent in spring. Replenishing liver qi and enhancing yang qi promote the circulation of qi and blood in the body, effectively preventing disease occurrence.
People with poor emotions are prone to liver qi stagnation. Traditional Chinese medicine offers several methods to disperse stagnation for those interested in trying.
Gently thump the center of the chest, known as the ‘shanzhong’ point. Thumping this area can help alleviate qi stagnation. When someone feels emotionally burdened, the accumulated qi can be released by thumping the chest, expelling the qi and preventing liver stagnation. Thump the chest around the shanzhong point 100 times while focusing and slightly exhaling. Pay attention to the intensity.
Pound the epigastrium to expel evil qi from the body. Individuals with liver qi stagnation can use this method to eliminate the accumulated evil qi. For some patients with breast hyperplasia, this area might be sensitive to thumping. After pounding, if the body feels relaxed, it indicates success.
Tap the lower abdomen and rib cage area, where there is an acupuncture point connecting to the outside. By pounding downwards along the chest, one can help release gas, gradually resolving the issue.
