How to protect the function of the spleen and stomach?

Spleen and stomach and our digestion and absorption functions are closely related, Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach is the foundation of the latter day, the source of qi and blood biochemistry, once the spleen and stomach is injured, qi and blood biochemistry will be insufficient, and a variety of diseases will arise. So how to protect our spleen and stomach function? 1. Eat in moderation. Our diet should be in moderation, as the saying goes, “Eat well in the morning, eat enough in the middle of the day, and eat less in the evening”, which is still very reasonable. Here we should especially emphasize is “eat less at night”, the evening activity is reduced, into the sleep time, should not eat too much, so that our stomach and intestines also have a good rest, is conducive to the protection of our spleen and stomach function. Now many people like late-night snacks, which is a very bad eating habits, although you are sleeping at night, but your stomach and intestines are still working, do not get a break, over time, he is also going to “strike”! In addition, we also need to pay attention to dietary hygiene, eating should be sufficient chewing time, eating regularly, these can protect our spleen and stomach. 2. Protect spleen yang. It is important to remember that cold fruits and vegetables should not be eaten too much, most of the cold fruits and vegetables are cold, long-term consumption can damage the spleen yang, abdominal distension, loose stools and other symptoms. In addition, the summer weather is hot, many people like to drink ice-cold drinks, this kind of cold drink cold habit is also very easy to damage the spleen Yang. 3. Combine work and rest. Excessive labor can damage the spleen qi. The labor mentioned here is not only physical labor, but also includes mental labor, both can damage the spleen qi, therefore, pay attention to the combination of work and rest. 4. Optimism and cheerfulness. It is very important to keep a good mood, a good mood can make the liver qi organized. The liver is also an important digestive organ, and Chinese medicine believes that normal function of the liver helps digestion and absorption in the spleen and stomach. Clinically, people who are depressed often have stomach problems. 5. Be careful with medications. Improper use of medication is also prone to damage the spleen and stomach. Many western medicines have a direct stimulating effect on the stomach. Abuse of antibiotics can cause intestinal flora imbalance, thus affecting the normal function of the spleen and stomach. Abuse of traditional Chinese medicine is also harmful, tonic drugs such as ginseng, American ginseng, ripened rhizome, improper use will lead to congestion of spleen qi, resulting in bloating, poor appetite; some elderly people because of constipation, like to use rhubarb, senna, and other laxatives, these bitter and cold products, may be effective at the beginning of the first use, used for a long time, but not pass the stool, but also appeared in the symptoms of injury to the spleen yang. Therefore, the use of drugs to be cautious.