Mr. Lee, a 50-year-old accountant, had to undergo laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery because he had severe gallstones. The surgery was very successful, but in the weeks following the surgery, Mr. Lee felt that his physical recovery was slow.
He often feels tired, lacks energy, and feels out of breath even when doing some light household chores.
In addition, he also found that his appetite was poor, his sleep was also affected, and he often woke up in the middle of the night.
This left Mr. Li confused and frustrated, and he couldn't understand why a seemingly simple operation could affect his physical and mental state so much.
Why is it so debilitating to have surgery?
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, vitality is the fundamental driving force to maintain life activities, and it is the most basic and important life energy of the human body. Surgery, no matter how big or small, is a trauma to the body.
Even minimally invasive surgery inevitably consumes a lot of vitality and affects the body's qi and blood balance, so it is common for the body to feel weak and fatigued after surgery.
What are the conditions that can hurt the vitality
Long-term overwork: Prolonged work pressure, mental tension and lack of sleep will continue to deplete the body's vitality, leading to qi deficiency, which will affect the body's normal function and resistance.
Poor eating habits: Long-term irregular diet, excessive diet, or excessive intake of junk food, spicy food, etc., will damage the spleen and stomach, affect the normal transformation of food and the generation of qi and blood, and then lead to insufficient vitality.
Mood swings: Long-term mood swings, such as sorrow, anxiety, anger, depression, etc., can affect the normal operation of the qi, leading to qi stagnation or qi reversal, which in turn damages the vitality.
Environmental factors: Living in extremely harsh environmental conditions, such as severe pollution, high temperatures, or cold, can deplete the body to adapt to the environment, resulting in damage to the body.
Chronic diseases: Long-term chronic diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc., will continue to deplete the body's vitality, making the body weak and prone to fatigue and weakness.
How to protect your vitality
Adjust your lifestyle habits: Maintain a regular sleep schedule, avoid overexertion, and get enough sleep to help maintain your vitality.
Eat a balanced diet: Eating a balanced diet with plenty of nutrient-rich foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean meats can help replenish your vitality.
Emotion management: Learn to manage emotions effectively, relieve stress and negative emotions through meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, etc., and promote the flow of qi and blood.
Moderate exercise: Moderate physical activity can enhance physical fitness, promote qi and blood circulation, and help improve vitality. Choose an exercise that suits you, such as walking, jogging, tai chi, etc.
Avoid adverse environments: Minimize the amount of time spent in harsh environments and take steps to protect yourself, such as wearing a mask, using an air purifier, etc.
Seek medical attention in time: When the physical discomfort is obvious or fatigue or weakness persists, seek medical attention in time and seek professional treatment options.