“The spleen and the stomach are the foundation of the day”, and there is a saying that “internal injury to the spleen and stomach, all diseases are born”. The spleen and stomach are vulnerable to attack and disease in the summer, so health should first take the spleen and stomach as the first priority, so how to nurture a good spleen and stomach? The spleen and stomach are the axis of the body: Although the spleen and stomach are two separate organs, their relationship is extremely intimate. To use an analogy, the stomach is like a granary, and the spleen is the transportation company. The food we eat is first ground and digested by the stomach, and then digested again by the spleen, which takes the essence and removes the dross, and transfers the nutrients from the food to the whole body. According to Chinese medicine, the spleen is not separate from the stomach and the stomach is not separate from the spleen, and the spleen and stomach are holistic concepts that include the entire digestive system. The spleen and stomach are physiologically closely related and pathologically affect each other. Poor stomach function will definitely affect the spleen’s transportation and transformation, so clinically, patients often have symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal distention and fullness after meals, and indigestion at the same time. The reason why the spleen and stomach are called “the essence of the latter” is that the body’s vital activities depend on the nutrients delivered by the spleen and stomach, which are the axis of vital health. Problems with the spleen and stomach not only affect appetite, sleep and mood, but also cause organic diseases over time. On the contrary, a healthy spleen and stomach can keep the body full of qi and blood, ensuring that all organs work in an orderly manner. More importantly, a good spleen and stomach can lead to a long life. An Israeli study of 1,258 elderly patients aged 70-82 found that after excluding factors influencing physical activity, demographic characteristics, and nutrition, elderly people with a healthy spleen and stomach and a good appetite had a lower risk of death. The spleen likes dryness and dislikes moisture; the stomach likes regularity and hates stimulation. But the stressful, fast-paced modern life, drinking, overeating, loving cold, eating pickled foods, sitting and moving less, anxiety and tension …… all kinds of unhealthy habits, so the original fragile spleen and stomach more overwhelmed. The Chinese medicine believes that the spleen has the characteristics of “earth”, earth is easy to absorb water, so moisture into the body is most likely to hurt the spleen, and most modern people have “spleen wet” problem. In addition, data show that there are about 120 million patients with gastrointestinal diseases in China, of which the middle-aged and elderly account for more than 70%, with chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer more common, the incidence rate of 30% and 10% respectively. Spleen and stomach bad performance: spleen and stomach problems, the symptoms can be summarized into eight words: dull, bloating, diarrhea, loose stools. That is, do not want to eat, eating is not good; do not eat not bloated, eat a little something will be bloated; diarrhea, water and feces can be separated called “diarrhea”, water and feces evenly mixed called “loose stool”. If you find yourself in these situations, you should suspect that there is something wrong with your spleen and stomach, and you need to pay attention to it as soon as possible. Careful observation of skin color, facial features, and living conditions can also reveal spleen and stomach problems 1. yellowish face. A person’s face is dull and yellow, may be a spleen deficiency, mainly manifested as poor eating, stomach distension after meals, diarrhea or loose stool symptoms. If not treated in time, the face will gradually turn “yellowish”, i.e. yellow cheeks, thin and withered, because the spleen’s qi and fluid are insufficient to provide the body with enough nutrients. The opposite of shriveled yellow is yellow fat, that is, the face is yellow and has a false swelling. 2. Dull nose. Touch the nose with your hand and you will find a small pit, with the center of the pit, the surrounding area is the most obvious area reflecting the physiological function and pathological changes of the spleen. If the nose is red, there is heat evidence in the spleen and stomach, which is manifested as being particularly able to eat, but easily hungry after eating, poor digestion and absorption, bitter and sticky mouth, etc. 3. Bloodless and dry mouth and lips. In Huangdi Neijing, it is pointed out that “the mouth and lips are the officials of the spleen” and “the spleen opens the mouth”, which means that problems with the spleen and stomach will be manifested on the lips and mouth. Generally speaking, a person with a good spleen and stomach will have red, moist, moderately dry, lubricated and shiny lips. Conversely, if a person’s lips are dry, peeling and bloodless, it means that the spleen and stomach are not good. 4, drooling when sleeping. The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine also points out that “the spleen is the master of saliva”, and this “saliva” is the external manifestation of the water and qi of the spleen. If one’s spleen qi is sufficient, the saliva can be transmitted properly to help us swallow and digest, and will stay honestly in the mouth and not overflow. Once the spleen qi is weak, the “saliva” will not obey, and will drool when sleeping. If you often drool unconsciously, you can start by strengthening your spleen to regulate it. 5, constipation. Under normal circumstances, people drink water through the spleen and stomach transportation, in order to become the fluid of each organ, if the spleen and stomach transportation ability is weakened, it will lead to a lack of large intestine power, and then cause functional constipation. 6, poor sleep. As the old saying goes, “If your stomach is not in harmony, you will not be able to sleep”. People with poor spleen and stomach will have lower sleep quality and have difficulty falling asleep, waking up, dreaming and other problems. 7. Poor mental state. A malfunctioning spleen and stomach can easily lead to forgetfulness, panic and slow reaction. On the contrary, a healthy spleen and stomach can nourish the brain, and it will be refreshed, energetic and quick thinking. Suggestions for maintaining the spleen and stomach: 1. Eat regularly, regularly, chew and swallow slowly. This is the first step in maintaining the spleen and stomach, especially for those who have a bad stomach, it is important to eat less spicy, stimulating and cold food. In addition, pay attention to regular meals, do not gobble, and do not stand or walk while eating, do not discuss problems or argue while eating. 2, rub the nose. Each time you rub your nose for about 20 minutes, it can improve symptoms such as gas and bloating. 3, moxibustion foot three miles. Foot San Li (knee eye straight down 3 inches) is one of the main points of the “foot Yang Ming Stomach meridian”, daily moxibustion, can strengthen the spleen and stomach, regulate the middle, guide stagnation, for all types of spleen and stomach pathologies. 4, eat the right food. In the long summer, the key period to nourish the spleen, should be combined with the spleen, dispel summer heat, dampness and other methods to adjust, you can eat some green beans, lotus seeds, loofah, Chen Pi, duck meat, carp, etc.. 5, eat more barley, poria and japonica rice porridge, also can play a role in nourishing the spleen and stomach. People who are prone to constipation should be less sedentary, eat more green leafy vegetables and increase the intake of dietary fiber. People with poor spleen and stomach may want to try the “four gentlemen soup”. 6, often read the word “hoo” sound. It can cultivate the spleen, which is good for relieving spleen deficiency, bloating, spleen and stomach disharmony, and loss of appetite. 7, rubbing the navel, moxibustion will be more effective! One hand palm or palm root against the umbilicus, the other hand by the back of the hand, clockwise rotation and kneading, each time about 5 minutes, 1 to 2 times a day. This method can warm the Yang and disperse the cold, nourish the Qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, eliminate food and guide stagnation. Of course moxibustion belly button, with the medicinal power of moxa fire to maintain the spleen and stomach, the effect will be very good! And now is the three volt days, health effects doubled! 8, walk slowly after meals. Chinese medicine has “to move to help the spleen” concept of health, walking after a meal helps to enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, promote digestion. But “after meals” does not mean that immediately after eating to start walking, but to rest for at least 10 minutes and then carry out, if you eat too much to extend the rest time, and not do strenuous exercise within half an hour after meals.