As we all know, the most obvious symptom of spleen deficiency in women is aging quickly, followed by obesity. Therefore, to appear younger and slimmer, regulating spleen deficiency has become a matter of great concern for women.
【Symptoms of Spleen Deficiency in Women】
1. Loose Stools
The spleen has the function of absorbing, transporting, and distributing fluids, preventing fluids from stagnating in the body. Spleen deficiency can lead to fluid stagnation in the body, resulting in various diseases such as edema and diarrhea caused by dampness, phlegm, and excessive fluid intake.
2. Dizziness and Blurred Vision
The spleen is responsible for ascending clear qi, transporting nutrients to the heart and lungs, and generating qi and blood through the functions of the heart and lungs, providing nutrition to the whole body to maintain the normal position of the internal organs. If the spleen is deficient, symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision may occur.
3. Body Obesity
90% of obese people are physically weak. Physical weakness is caused by the weakening of the spleen and stomach function.
Physical weakness can lead to slow metabolism and weakened vitality, resulting in reduced ability to consume nutrients. As a result, nutrients accumulate in the body, leading to obesity.
4. Decreased Appetite
When dampness enters the body, it is most likely to harm the spleen. The main function of the spleen is to digest and absorb various foods and liquids ingested into the body, converting these substances into nutrients that can be utilized by the body and providing new energy for the body's metabolism.
【Methods to Regulate Spleen Deficiency】
1. Pay Attention to Keeping Warm
Traditional Chinese medicine tells us that most of the problems in the body are caused by not keeping warm enough.
Especially during the cold spring, patients with weak spleen and stomach should pay more attention to keeping warm. If there are patients with stomach pain, they should avoid cold hands. Women can drink more ginger tea.
2. Exercise Properly
Regular physical exercise can effectively promote gastrointestinal motility, improve the body's digestive capacity and nutrient intake. It can also promote metabolism and eliminate toxins from the body.
3. Abdominal Massage
Every night before going to bed, rub your hands together to make them warm, then place the warm palms (Laogong acupoint) on the stomach and navel, and massage clockwise for 30 to 40 times.
4. Maintain a Healthy Diet
Develop a good eating habit, eat regularly and in moderation every day, and ensure a balanced diet with a combination of meat and vegetables, coarse and fine grains. Avoid picky eating.
In addition to staple foods, it is also necessary to add some fresh vegetables and fruits to the diet, which can help improve digestive capacity.
【Diet Therapy for Spleen Deficiency】
1. Dioscorea and Honey Soup
Ingredients: 30g of dioscorea, 9g of Rehmannia glutinosa, 15g of honey.
Method: Put dioscorea and Rehmannia glutinosa in a pot, add water and boil for 20 minutes, strain the residue and take the juice, then mix with honey and consume. Take 1 dose daily, divided into two warm servings.
Effect: Dioscorea invigorates the spleen and tonifies the lungs, while honey tonifies the middle and benefits qi. The combination of the two can invigorate the spleen and promote digestion. Suitable for women with weak spleen and poor appetite.
2. Chinese Yam and Coix Seed Porridge
Ingredients: 50g of Chinese yam, 15g of coix seed, 100g of polished rice.
Method: Cook the above ingredients into porridge and consume it.
Effect: Can invigorate qi, invigorate the spleen and stomach, and stop diarrhea. Suitable for poor appetite, abdominal distension, and loose stools caused by weak spleen and stomach.
3. Ginseng Stewed Chicken
Ingredients: 5-10g of ginseng, 1 hen.
Method: Put both ingredients in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, add ginger, and simmer for 2 hours, then add salt to taste.
Effect: Tonifies the primordial qi, invigorates the spleen, and nourishes the stomach. Suitable for those with spleen deficiency or general weakness and fatigue.
