Title: The Reason Behind More Severe Belching After Meals in Late Spring
Author: Zhu Yongbing, a Practicing Chinese Medicine Physician (Practice License Number: 241340321000051) This article is written by Dr. Zhu Yongbing, based on classical Chinese medical theories and clinical experience, and is intended for popular science reference only. The qualifications can be publicly verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China.
After the Qingming Festival, the yang qi in the heavens and earth rises and becomes stronger, and the dampness also spreads. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, spring is associated with the liver, which governs the function of releasing. If the liver qi is too strong, it is prone to invade the stomach horizontally, leading to the failure of stomach qi to descend and instead ascending. During this season, many people may find that they have an unceasing hiccough, which becomes more severe after meals. This phenomenon is not accidental but rather a signal sent by the body during the transition of seasons.
Title: The Mechanism of Belching After Meals
Drinking and eating habits during this period may also contribute to the exacerbation of belching. For example, consuming cold and raw foods can easily damage the spleen and stomach, leading to the generation of dampness and cold in the body. This dampness and cold can block the meridians and collaterals, causing the stomach qi to fail to descend and resulting in belching.
Title: Prevention and Treatment of Belching After Meals
To prevent and treat belching after meals, it is important to adjust diet and lifestyle. Firstly, avoid consuming cold and raw foods, and instead opt for warm and easily digestible foods. Secondly, maintain a regular eating schedule and avoid overeating. Additionally, practicing gentle exercises such as tai chi or qigong can help regulate the body's internal environment and improve digestion.