Ms. Li is a secondary school teacher who has been under the dual pressure of work and family for a long time. Recently, she often feels that her physical strength is exhausted, and she feels weak and dizzy when she needs to stand for a long time at work.
When I go home at night, I often have insomnia and dreams, and even if I fall asleep, I am a light sleep and I wake up easily. Ms. Li's appetite also decreased significantly, and she often felt an upset stomach and could not eat.
At the suggestion of a friend, Ms. Li went to see a Chinese medicine practitioner. After a detailed diagnosis, the TCM physician told her that these symptoms were caused by "heart and spleen deficiency".
TCM explanation of heart and spleen deficiency
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the deficiency of the heart and spleen refers to the insufficient function of the heart, spleen and stomach, resulting in the weakening of the biochemical function of qi and blood. The heart is the main bloodline, and the spleen is the main water valley, and the two complement each other. When the heart and spleen function are normal, the person's spirit is full of vitality and the quality of sleep is good.
When the heart and spleen are damaged, it will lead to insufficient blood production, unable to nourish the mind, and then cause insomnia, dreaminess and other symptoms; at the same time, the spleen and stomach function will be weakened, affecting the digestion and absorption of food, resulting in fatigue and loss of appetite.
High-risk groups with heart and spleen deficiency
Heart and spleen deficiency usually occurs in the following groups:
Long-term mental stress: For example, business managers, teachers, medical staff, etc., who face work pressure for a long time, can easily lead to heart and spleen deficiency.
Irregular life and rest: including night shift workers, young people who stay up late for a long time, etc., irregular living habits will seriously damage the spleen and stomach, affecting the health of the heart and spleen.
Mood swings: Long-term mood swings will affect the regulation function of the spleen and stomach, thus affecting the health of the heart and spleen.
Specific measures to improve heart and spleen deficiency
In addition to the previously mentioned balanced diet, moderate exercise, and regular work and rest, you can further regulate the deficiency of the heart and spleen in the following ways:
Health soup: often drink some health soup made of Chinese herbal medicines, such as Codonopsis, Astragalus, red dates, wolfberry, etc., these materials can effectively replenish qi and nourish blood, and enhance the function of the heart and spleen.
Psychological counseling: Regular psychological counseling or participating in stress reduction group activities can help relieve mental stress, stabilize emotions, and have a positive impact on the recovery of heart and spleen deficiency.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physiotherapy, such as acupuncture, massage, etc., these traditional treatment methods can effectively regulate the body's qi and blood flow and improve the function of the heart and spleen.