"Endocrine disorders" is probably a phrase we often use or hear. Endocrine disorders are a common symptom, and as we age, hormone levels in the body decrease rapidly. In addition, increased work pressure and heavy psychological burden, along with other factors, contribute to the occurrence of endocrine disorders. Endocrine disorders have a significant impact on our health, and it is crucial to regulate the endocrine system, especially for women who want to maintain a healthy body and a beautiful appearance. Below, we will explain the dangers of female endocrine disorders and how to regulate them using traditional Chinese medicine diets.
I. Dangers of Female Endocrine Disorders
1. Irritability
Patients with depleted kidney essence may experience increased liver fire, leading to irritability, easy anger, difficulty concentrating, and a tendency to be lost in thought during daily work.
2. Dull and Yellowish Skin
Patients with endocrine disorders may experience reduced skin elasticity, dull or yellowish complexion, and some may develop freckles or brown spots, affecting their appearance.
3. Prone to Obesity
Patients with endocrine disorders tend to have a strong appetite and a preference for high-calorie, high-protein foods, such as meat, potato chips, and hamburgers. Poor dietary habits combined with reduced exercise can easily lead to obesity, which has adverse effects on health.
4. Gynecological Diseases
The decline in female estrogen levels can lead to menstrual dysfunction, irregular menstruation, decreased menstrual flow, and even amenorrhea.
5. Osteoporosis
Patients with endocrine disorders may experience a significant loss of calcium in their bones, leading to osteoporosis, bone spur growth, and even changes in bone joints, affecting daily mobility.
II. Regulating Female Endocrine Disorders with Traditional Chinese Medicine Diets
1. Coix Seed and Kelp Double Nutrient Porridge
Ingredients: 15g coix seed, 15g goji berries, 15g peach kernel, 10g kelp, 10g sweet almond, 20g mung beans, 50g japonica rice.
Instructions:
(1) Put goji berries and peach kernel in a muslin cloth and make a decoction.
(2) Add coix seed, kelp powder, goji berries, sweet almond, and japonica rice to cook porridge. Take twice a day.
Benefits:
(1) Coix seed: nourishes the spleen and stomach, beautifies the skin, and has anti-aging effects.
(2) Goji berries: improves eyesight and promotes gastrointestinal motility.
(3) Peach kernel: treats constipation, regulates menstruation, and stops bleeding.
(4) Kelp: diuretic and anti-edema, prevents and treats goiter.
(5) Sweet almond: moistens the lungs, lowers cholesterol, anti-tumor, promotes skin blood circulation.
(6) Mung beans: clears heat and detoxifies, anti-allergy.
(7) Coix seed and kelp double nutrient porridge: clears heat and detoxifies, relieves fire and inflammation, activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis, nourishes yin and moisturizes the skin, and regulates endocrine disorders.
2. Peach Blossom and Pig's Trotter Porridge
Ingredients: 1g dried peach blossom, 1 pig's trotter, 100g japonica rice, salt, soy sauce, ginger, green onion, sesame oil, and monosodium glutamate as needed.
Instructions:
(1) First, dry the peach blossom, then grind it into a fine powder. Rinse the japonica rice and set aside.
(2) Clean the pig's trotter, put it in a pot with enough water, and boil it until the trotter is tender. Remove the bones.
(3) Add the prepared japonica rice and peach blossom powder to the pot, simmer the porridge over low heat until it is almost cooked, then add salt, sesame oil, and other seasonings, mix well, and it is ready to eat.
Benefits:
(1) Peach blossom: invigorates blood, clears the skin, removes stasis, and beautifies the skin.
(2) Pig's trotter: nourishes the skin and helps with weight loss.
(3) Japonica rice: improves immune function, activates blood circulation, and dispels stasis.
(4) Peach blossom and pig's trotter porridge: has a good effect in promoting blood circulation and removing stasis, especially for postpartum women, regular consumption can not only regulate endocrine disorders but also have a good blood-tonifying effect.
