Author: Chai Xiaoyang, a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner (Practice License Number: поторописьпоторописьчто мы передаем информациючто мы передаем информациюпередача смысла0что мы передаем информациюимбирь и коричневый сахармягко). This article is written by Dr. Chai Xiaoyang and is based on classical TCM theories and clinical experience, intended for popular science reference only. The professional qualifications can be publicly verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China.
In March, the spring breeze is warm and cool. In the north, the heating has just stopped, and in the south, the "returning moisture" has not yet dispersed, with temperatures fluctuating greatly and the difference between day and night widening. In clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, the number of people who "fear cold in the stomach and start to have diarrhea when it gets cold" in this season has increased significantly. Is it because the spleen and stomach are too delicate, or is it because the cold is too aggressive? What kind of body signals are hidden behind this?
> As stated in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon: "In spring, the coldness is not yet completely gone, and the warmth has not yet fully arrived..."
Why Does the Stomach Start to Quake When It Gets Cold in Spring?
The sudden change in temperature in spring, with the north experiencing the end of heating and the south facing the "returning moisture," leads to fluctuations in temperature and a significant difference between day and night. In TCM, this season is characterized by an increase in the number of people who are prone to stomachache and diarrhea when exposed to cold. Is it because the spleen and stomach are too delicate, or is it because the cold is too aggressive? The answer lies in the body's response to these changes.
The spleen and stomach are the central organs in TCM, responsible for the transformation and transportation of food and the production of Qi and blood. When the spleen and stomach are weakened, they are more susceptible to external factors, such as cold. Coldness can easily invade the body, causing the spleen and stomach to function improperly, leading to symptoms like stomachache and diarrhea.
How to Protect the Spleen and Stomach in Spring?
To protect the spleen and stomach in spring, it is important to pay attention to the following:
ключевые точки позвоночника. Diet: Avoid cold, raw, and difficult-to-digest foods. Instead, consume warm, easy-to-digest foods that are beneficial for the spleen and stomach, such as porridge, steamed buns, and light vegetables.
изменение цвета. Clothing: Wear warm clothes to prevent coldness from attacking the body. Pay special attention to protecting the abdomen and back.
впадина. Exercise: Regular exercise can enhance the body's resistance and improve the function of the spleen and stomach. However, avoid excessive exercise that may cause sweating and weaken the body's resistance.
десять. Mental Health: Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, as stress and anxiety can weaken the spleen and stomach.