Today, most of the modern fast-paced life people suffer from spleen and stomach malfunction resulting from irregular diets and lifestyles.
The spleen and stomach, as the “acquired foundation” of the human body, are the organs that perform the very process of digestion, absorption, and transformation of food.
If the spleen and stomach are not functioning well, besides that, the absorption of nutrients will be low, it may also cause a large number of health problems.
These 4 harmful habits deeply damaging the spleen and stomach, such as overeating, uneven heat and cold, cold in the abdomen or feet, and low mood, and wondering how to get rid of them and protect spleen and stomach health.
I. Overeating: the “heavy burden” of the spleen and stomach
1. The importance of regular diet
Firstly, in order to have good spleen and stomach, it is necessary to eat regularly and not to overeat or be hungry or full.
Overeating can cause the spleen and stomach to undergo a huge stress of digestion in a very short time with the result of various complications like indigestion, bloating, and stomach pain.
And “feeding that is at the same time hungry and full will interrupt the digestive function of the spleen and stomach and influence its normal rhythm”.
2. Scientific dietary suggestions
(1) Time and amount: Fix a time for your daily meals so that you are not very hungry or overfull. Don’t eat more than than 7-8% of your stomach to be half-full at each meal.
(2) Do not rush to eat: Eating should not be accompanied by anxiety. Slow chewing assists in the primary food digestion and also makes the spleen and stomach less burdened.
(3) Balanced diet: Let the diet be diverse, have enough protein, carbohydrates, and fats, vitamins, and minerals, and do not be partiality or picky eaters.
II. Uneven heat and cold: the spleen and stomach “temperature challenge”
1. The dangers of cold food
The spleen and stomach can hardly tolerate cold foods, and the word cold here does not only refer to cold foods, but also to the cold properties of food.
Cold foods may cause your gastrointestinal tract to be irritated, and, as a result, vasoconstriction will occur in the gastrointestinal region, which will affect the digestive function.
Besides, those foods with cold and cool properties, for example, watermelon, pear, bitter melon, etc., can also be the reason for the spleen and stomach getting worse.
2. The impact of overheated food
Similarly, when the diet is over hot, it can also lead to the damage of the spleen and stomach.
Overheated food can cause the burning of the mouth, esophagus, and gastric mucosa, which can result in gastrointestinal inflammation, and hence the risk of esophageal and gastric cancer will be elevated in the long run.
3. Scientific dietary suggestions
(1) Do not eat food that is extremely hot or extremely cold: When you are very hungry or very full do not eat. Do not eat hot or cold food if you want to keep the balance of your spleen and stomach.
(2) Practical combination: You can appropriately combine warm and cold foods when eating cold food. For instance, ginger, red dates, etc., help to neutralize the cooling properties of foods.
(3) Be cautious of seasonal changes: Change your diet according to the seasons, eat more cool and heat-relieving foods in summer, and eat more warm and nourishing foods in winter.
III. Cold in the abdomen or feet: of the spleen and stomach “threat of cold”
1. The necessity of warmth
The abdomen and feet are very important parts of the human body and their warmth has a direct impact on the health of the spleen and stomach.
Abdominal cold can cause gastrointestinal cramps, leading to symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. Cold feet can cause blood circulation troubles, hence the coldness will be spread all over the body which will then affect spleen and stomach function.
2. Scientific warmth suggestions
(1) Keep your abdomen warm: You can use a warm scarf or wear a cotton-lined shirt, etc. to protect your abdomen from the cold in winter.
(2) Soak your feet in hot water every night: This will improve your blood circulation. You should also sleep in warm socks in order not to have cold feet.
(3) Do the right amount of exercise: Through proper workouts like walking, yoga, etc. your body will get stronger, the blood circulation will be promoted and the cold will have less affecting the spleen and stomach.
IV: low mood: “emotional burden” of the spleen and stomach
1. The connection of emotions with the spleen and stomach
Spleen-stomach function is the change in human emotions “barometer”.
Too much sadness and thinking will lead to the malfunction of the spleen and stomach and these will be followed by symptoms like indigestion and loss of appetite.
If gloomy mood prevails over a long period, it can also make the spleen and stomach weak, and the body will be unhealthy as well.
2. Ways to regulate emotions
(1) Be positive: Always be full of positive thinking and enthusiasm. Get involved in more fun activities and maintain a good mood.
(2) Take a break and relax: Meditation, deep breathing, yoga, etc. will relax your body and mind and alleviate your stress. Allocating 10 – 15 minutes daily for relaxation exercises will help one keep emotional balance.
(3) Release negatively-charged feeling properly: You can express your sadness instead of bottle it up inside you. For example, if you are sad you may talk, write a diary, etc.
Diseases occur when the spleen and stomach are not good, so it is very important to take care of the health of the spleen and stomach.
By removing the 4 bad habits of overeating, uneven heat and cold, cold in the abdomen or feet, and low mood, we can effectively protect the spleen and stomach and have a healthy life.
Hopefully, this article will help you to identify the dangers of these bad habits and to take real and positive steps for breaking them.
Starting from now, let’s take good care of our spleen and stomach and have a healthy and energetic life.
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