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"Mr. Zhang, you have a problem with your tongue, it may be that your liver and stomach are not good." Dr. Wang said solemnly.
As an IT engineer, Chen Xiaoming has to face various codes and projects every day, and his work is busy and stressful. Today, he rarely has some free time and wants to relax and watch TV.
Chen Xiaoming watched it, his eyelids gradually became heavy, and finally fell asleep on the sofa unconsciously. The night breeze was cool, the windows were slightly open, and a chill crept down his neck.
The next morning, Chen Xiaoming woke up with a stiff and painful neck. He subconsciously rubbed his neck, thinking that it might be caused by his poor sleeping position. But in the afternoon, the pain in the neck not only did not relieve, but intensified.
In desperation, he decided to go to the hospital for a check-up.
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At the hospital, Dr. Wang carefully examined Chen's neck and found no obvious signs of trauma or sprains. To learn more about the situation, Dr. Wang asked Chen Xiaoming to open his mouth and carefully examine his tongue.
"Mr. Zhang, there is something unusual about your tongue. There are three changes on the tongue, which may be a bad liver and stomach. Dr. Wang said.
Chen Xiaoming looked puzzled, "Doctor, does my neck pain have anything to do with my tongue?" ”
Dr. Wang smiled and explained, "Don't underestimate the tongue, it's a mirror of our health. "By looking at the changes on the tongue, we can make a preliminary judgment about the health of some internal organs."
"What are the changes in the tongue?" Chen Xiaoming asked curiously.
Dr. Wang continued, "First of all, you have obvious tooth marks on the edge of your tongue, which can be a sign of a weak spleen and stomach.
Secondly, your tongue coating is thick and yellowish, which is a sign that you may have a problem with your liver function. Finally, there are more red spots on your tongue, indicating that you have damp heat in your body. ”
Chen Xiaoming was dumbfounded when he heard this, "It turns out that the tongue can still reflect so many problems!" ”
Dr. Wang nodded and said, "Yes, in traditional Chinese medicine, it is often said that 'looking, smelling, asking, seeing', where 'looking' refers to judging the patient's internal health status by observing his or her external performance. "And tongue diagnosis is a very important part of that."
Chen Xiaoming didn't know much about these Chinese medicine knowledge, so he continued to ask: "Then how should I recuperate?" ”
Dr. Wang smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll explain it to you in detail." First of all, you should pay attention to your diet, avoid spicy and greasy food, and eat more light and easy-to-digest food.
In addition, keep a good mood and avoid excessive stress, as mood swings can also affect liver and stomach function. ”
Chen Xiaoming nodded, feeling that he had benefited a lot. In order to give Chen Xiaoming a better understanding, Dr. Wang told him a specific case.
"I had a patient before, Xiao Li, who was a sales manager who often stayed up late and worked overtime, which was very stressful. He often felt an upset stomach, a thick coating on his tongue, and visible tooth marks on the edges of his tongue.
After examination, it was found that he had problems with both liver function and stomach. Later, he adjusted his diet and rest according to the advice, exercised moderately, and kept his mood happy, and his condition gradually improved. ”
Next, Dr. Wang explained in detail the medical principles and conditioning methods of the three changes on the tongue.
The first change: tooth marks on the edge of the tongue. This condition is usually caused by a weak spleen and stomach. The spleen and stomach are an important part of the digestive system and are responsible for the digestion and absorption of food.
If the spleen and stomach function poorly, food will not be digested and absorbed well, which will cause moisture retention in the body, which will be manifested as tooth marks on the edge of the tongue.
The main methods of conditioning are as follows: first, in terms of diet, you should consume more foods that strengthen the spleen and stomach, such as yams, red dates and barley; At the same time, avoid cold, spicy, and greasy foods.
Secondly, moderate exercise, such as walking and tai chi, can help strengthen the spleen and stomach function.
The second change: the tongue coating is thick and greasy, and the color is yellow. This is usually caused by abnormal liver function. The liver is an important detoxification organ in the human body and is responsible for metabolizing waste products and toxins.
Abnormal liver function can lead to a buildup of toxins in the body, which is manifested as a thick, yellowish tongue coating. The main methods of conditioning include the following: maintain good lifestyle habits, avoid staying up late, and engage in appropriate exercise, such as running and yoga.
In terms of diet, eat more liver-clearing and gallbladder-relieving foods, such as green leafy vegetables, carrots and lemons. At the same time, avoid drinking alcohol and eating too much high-fat food.
The third change: there are more red spots on the tongue. This is usually caused by damp heat in the body. Dampness and heat is a pathological concept in traditional Chinese medicine, which refers to the excessive dampness and heat in the body, which leads to the poor flow of qi and blood, which is manifested as red spots on the tongue.
The methods of conditioning mainly include the following points: first, in terms of diet, eat more foods that clear away heat and dampness, such as winter melon, bitter gourd and mung bean; Avoid spicy and greasy foods.
Secondly, maintain a happy mood and reduce mood swings to reduce the production of dampness and heat in the body.
Dr. Wang's words made Chen Xiaoming's mouth suddenly, and he decided to follow the doctor's advice from today onwards.
A few months later, Chen Xiaoming's physical condition improved significantly, and the neck pain disappeared. He deeply understands that health is not only a matter of diet and rest, but also needs comprehensive conditioning and maintenance.
One night, when Chen Xiaoming was gathering with friends, he shared his health experience during this time.
Chen Xiaoming smiled: "The change in the tongue is just a reflection of our physical condition. Even if there is no obvious change in the tongue, we should not take it lightly, and we should have regular physical examinations to maintain good lifestyle habits and mentality.
Only in this way can we truly achieve comprehensive health. ”
Everyone sighed that this gathering not only enhanced friendship, but also learned a lot of health knowledge.
In this way, through his own practice, Chen Xiaoming not only improved his own health, but also influenced his friends. He asked everyone to pay attention to health and enjoy life together. It's not just a journey of wellness, it's a journey of friendship and care.
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Resources
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