How to strengthen the spleen and stomach most effectively

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys are the foundation of the innate constitution, and the spleen and stomach are the foundation of the acquired constitution. This shows the importance of the spleen and stomach to the human body. People with good spleen and stomach eat more, digest better, have adequate nutrition and are healthy. People with poor spleen and stomach function have slow digestion and absorption, eat less, and are prone to having a sallow complexion and thin body. Children with poor spleen and stomach are prone to developmental problems, and women with poor spleen and stomach may even have their menstruation affected. So what is the most effective way to strengthen the spleen and stomach?

Many people suffer from spleen and stomach problems, such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and other symptoms. Don’t think that spleen and stomach problems are no big deal. Be careful that if you delay it for a long time, you will develop stomach problems! So what should we do if our spleen and stomach are not in harmony? Are there any health-preserving recipes that can regulate spleen and stomach disharmony?

If spleen and stomach diseases such as spleen and stomach disharmony are not cured over time, they will not only affect physical health but also lead to the derivative of stomach disease symptoms. The causes of spleen and stomach diseases such as spleen and stomach disharmony mostly come from the individual's dietary structure and the abuse of antibiotics. So how should we maintain the health of our spleen and stomach?

1. The relationship between spleen and stomach, clarify the priority and do a good job of prevention and treatment

The spleen and stomach are the main digestive organs of the human body, and have an internal and external relationship. The stomach is responsible for receiving and the spleen is responsible for transportation and transformation. The two coordinate with each other and work together to complete the digestive function. Therefore, Chinese medicine calls the spleen and stomach "the foundation of acquired constitution." The stomach is responsible for "receiving" fermented food and water. "Reception" refers to the stomach's acceptance and storage of food, and "decomposition" refers to the stomach's function of initially digesting food. After initial digestion in the stomach, food is divided into two parts: "clear" and "turbid". The clear part is body fluid, which is absorbed, transported and delivered to all parts of the body by the spleen. Hence, there is a saying that "the spleen circulates body fluids for the stomach." The turbid part goes down from the stomach to the small intestine for further digestion. The spleen is responsible for transportation and transformation, which mainly refers to the process of digesting, absorbing and transporting nutrients. One of the main functions of the spleen is to be in charge of transportation and digestion. Food and water enter the stomach. After initial digestion in the stomach, it is sent to the spleen for further digestion and absorption.

2 Treat the spleen and stomach together and find the right method to solve the problem

The spleen is responsible for transportation and transformation. When there is a problem with the spleen, the nutrients digested by the stomach cannot be transported to other parts of the body, and it cannot replenish nutrients to the stomach. The main symptoms caused by spleen disease include: stomach bloating and pain, decreased appetite, indigestion, etc. The stomach is responsible for receiving food. When there is a problem with the stomach, symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, belching, and hiccups are likely to occur. It can be seen from this that the symptoms of spleen and stomach diseases basically appear at the same time, which is why it is difficult to solve the problem by usually "treating the stomach for stomachache". According to TCM theory, stomach problems belong to the category of spleen and stomach problems. When treating stomach problems, spleen problems must also be addressed, truly “treating both the spleen and stomach together.”

3. Chronic gastritis is mostly caused by spleen deficiency, and the key is to regulate it.

Symptoms include upper abdominal discomfort, fullness, dull pain, and a burning sensation. Most symptoms are more severe after eating, followed by decreased appetite, belching, acid reflux, nausea and other symptoms of indigestion. Generally, if the above symptoms persist for more than three months, after excluding other diseases through gastroscopy and pathological examination, it can be diagnosed as "chronic gastritis".

Reducing the occurrence of chronic gastritis mainly lies in "prevention", because the disease is mainly caused by many factors such as irregular diet, overeating, eating too much raw and cold food, and high mental stress, all of which will cause "spleen deficiency" and directly or indirectly cause stomach symptoms. The main feature of chronic gastritis is "recurrent attacks". The emphasis in the treatment process is on conditioning. In the treatment process, drugs with the function of "combining treatment and nourishment" are often used to prevent recurrence. At the same time, it is also necessary to develop the habit of taking medicine according to the course of treatment to reduce the recurrent attacks of chronic gastritis.

4 ways to keep fit with exercise to help you nourish and protect your stomach

More and more people pay attention to the health-preserving methods of leg and foot exercises. Studies have shown that regularly moving your toes can help with digestion and protect the stomach. Here's how to do it: Stand relaxed with your toes gripping the ground. Relax slowly after two minutes and repeat several times. This can create alternating relaxation and tension stimulation on the acupoints on the soles of the feet and between the toes. You can also practice pinching things with your second and third toes, or consciously move your toes when sitting or lying down. If you persist, your gastrointestinal function will gradually improve.

In addition to simply moving your toes, you can also self-massage your toes after washing your feet. At the same time, you can massage your calves from top to bottom in sequence, the effect will be more obvious. It should be noted that there is no need for the elderly to pay special attention to the rules when exercising their feet. The strength should be within their tolerance and they only need to feel comfortable after the massage. Do not massage when you are too full or too hungry.