The spleen is the foundation of the day after tomorrow. In the process of growth and development, once the parents feed improperly, it is easy to cause damage to the spleen and stomach, and the spleen and stomach transportation function is problematic, resulting in spleen deficiency, which in turn causes problems such as respiratory tract and digestive tract, and reduces immune function.
Wang Yan, director of the Pediatric External Treatment Center of Changchun Children's Hospital, suggested that parents can rub their children in these three places during the stay at home, which is conducive to the strong function of the child's spleen and stomach.
Ten symptoms of spleen and stomach weakness
Smell: Smell after breakfast, if there is a sour smell, it means that the digestion is not very good.
Loss of appetite: poor eating, bloated stomach after meals, diarrhea or loose stools.
Thick tongue: this is a typical manifestation of accumulation of food, which can lead to problems in the function of spleen and stomach transportation, resulting in spleen deficiency.
Lips: Dry, peeling, bloodless lips.
Drooling in bed: Once the spleen and stomach are weak, they will drool when they sleep.
Stool: Stools exceed once every two days, and changes in traits, such as sheep droppings or thinning, mixed with indigestible food, etc., all indicate that the child's spleen and stomach are weak.
Scorched yellow: The face is scorched, dull and dull, which is a typical manifestation of spleen and stomach weakness.
Poor mental state: do not like to eat, have no interest in food, are confused about doing things, and are easy to forget.
Poor sleep: difficult to fall asleep, unsteady sleep, a small slit in the eyes will be exposed when sleeping, crying at night, gritting teeth, grinding teeth.
Low immunity: easy to catch a cold, get sick, and delay in getting better.
Pediatric tuina is preventable
1. Replenish the spleen meridian
Positioning: Lateral edge of the thumb radius
Operation method: The child's thumb is flexed, and the radius edge of the thumb is pushed from the fingertip to the root of the finger to push the spleen meridian directly, pushing 100-500 times.
2. Knead the door
Positioning: The plate door cavity is on the top surface of the palm of the hand
Operation method: Parents use their thumbs to rub the pediatric plate door points with their thumbs, each operation is 100-300 times.
3. Press the foot for three miles
Positioning: The foot is located on the anterolateral side of the calf, 3 inches under the outside knee, and a transverse finger on the anterior edge of the lateral tibia
Operation: Use the tip of your thumb to press vigorously for 1-3 minutes.
Daily care for a weak spleen and stomach in children
1. Reasonable meals
Make sure your child's diet is balanced, pay attention to the combination of meat and vegetables, thickness and thinness.
2. Develop good habits
Do not be picky eaters, drink water properly, and do not eat too full for dinner; parents try to create a good eating atmosphere as much as possible, do not force children to eat, and do not condone children to eat raw cold or greasy food.
3. Sleep is guaranteed
Develop the good habit of going to bed early and getting up early, don't be too hungry before going to bed, and don't play too excited.
4. Appropriate outdoor activities
Take your kids regularly for outdoor activities and get plenty of sun exposure. The main muscles of the spleen and the muscles of the whole body move, and the spleen and stomach will also become healthy.
Source | Changchun e health