Title: Why Does the Intestine Seem "As Thin as a Fingertip" in the Early Morning?
Author: Chen Yan, TCM Practitioner (Practice License No.: 241330108000021) This article is written by Dr. Chen Yan, based on classical TCM theories and clinical experience, and is intended for popular scientific reference only. The qualifications can be publicly verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China.
Between 5 and 7 a.m., the time of the dawn, the Large Intestine meridian is active. This should be the golden period when the body conforms to the natural rhythm and smoothly eliminates accumulated waste. However, some people find that the feces they excrete are thin as a finger, even flat, and they always feel that they are not fully evacuated. What signals are hidden behind this? In clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, abnormal shape of feces is often not an isolated phenomenon, but a reflection of the function of internal organs...
Title: What Does Abnormal Feces Shape Reveal in TCM?
In TCM clinical practice, abnormal feces shape is often not an isolated phenomenon but a reflection of the function of internal organs. For example, if the feces are too thin and look like a finger, it may indicate an imbalance in the spleen and kidney, which are responsible for the transportation and transformation of water and food in the body. The spleen is responsible for transporting and transforming food, and the kidney is responsible for storing essence and water. When these organs are not functioning properly, it can lead to problems with the digestive system.
Title: How to Improve the Condition Through TCM?
To improve this condition, TCM emphasizes the importance of diet and lifestyle adjustments. For example, it is recommended to eat more foods that are beneficial to the spleen and kidney, such as porridge, yam, and nuts. It is also important to maintain a regular sleep schedule, avoid overwork, and engage in moderate exercise. Additionally, TCM therapies such as acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine can be used to regulate the internal organs and promote the normal function of the digestive system.