Spring belongs to wood, corresponding to the liver of five internal organs. In the season when everything recovers, the liver qi rises gradually. Spleen belongs to soil, which is the "Muke soil" in the five elements.
Therefore, when the liver qi is gradually flourishing, the function of the spleen and stomach is easily restricted by it. If the spleen and stomach are weak at ordinary times, gastrointestinal problems such as loss of appetite, indigestion, diarrhea and diarrhea are more likely to occur at this time.
If you take supplements at this time and eat some fat and sweet taste, it is greasy and heavy, which further hinders the function of the spleen and stomach. Coupled with the burden brought to the spleen and stomach when the liver qi rises, there is a situation of metabolic disorder of food accumulation.
"Spleen governs limbs". If you have a healthy temper, your limbs will be well nourished and your activities will be light and powerful; If the spleen loses healthy transport and transport is weak, the limbs are undernourished, resulting in burnout and fatigue.
Su Wentai's On Yin Yangming said: "The limbs are full of bones, and the qi is in the stomach, but it cannot reach the meridians, so it must be in the spleen. Today, asplenia can't move his body fluids for his stomach, and his limbs can't feel Shui Gu's qi. The qi declines day by day, and the pulse is unfavorable. Muscles and bones are lifeless, so there is no need. " In other words, whether the function of limbs is normal is closely related to the transport of temper and the strong function of clearing heat.
To sum up, people's sense of drowsiness comes from the dysfunction of the spleen. In spring, liver qi rises, spleen function is further inhibited, and "spring sleep" will occur frequently.
Solving Spring Sleepiness —— Starting with Strengthening the Spleen
First, diet regulation.
Regular consumption of yam and Euryale ferox, which are homologous to medicine and food, can strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach.
Increase the consumption of green vegetables. Green belongs to wood, corresponding to liver. Green vegetables such as shepherd's purse, chrysanthemum and mint can not only promote the release of liver-qi, but also clear liver-heat and prevent getting angry in spring.
Liver fire is strong in spring, and eating more acidic food will make liver fire excited and damage the spleen and stomach. At this time, we should eat more sweet foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, which will help to dispel cold and evil spirits, support Yang Qi and enhance the qi of the spleen and stomach. Such as lean meat, eggs, milk, honey, bean products, fresh vegetables, sweet fruits and so on.
At the same time, we should reduce the intake of foods that are too warm, such as peppers, mustard, beef and mutton. And be sure to eat less spicy hot pot.
Second, over-the-counter drug assistance
Jianpi Pill is from the collection of medical prescriptions in Qing Dynasty.
Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria and Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch are all prescriptions of Sijunzi Decoction, which can strengthen the spleen and replenish qi. Nutmeg and yam strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea. Pericarpium Citri Tangerinae, Radix Aucklandiae and Fructus Amomi regulate qi, stimulate appetite, strengthen spleen and eliminate dampness. Hawthorn, medicated leaven, malt digestion and stomach, in addition to food accumulation. Coptis chinensis clearing away heat and drying dampness, in order to remove the heat caused by accumulated food.
Jianpi Pill has the effect of invigorating spleen and promoting digestion, and is mainly used for spleen deficiency and food stagnation syndrome. Symptoms include loss of appetite, anorexia, abdominal distension, fatigue, shortness of breath, pale tongue with white fur and weak pulse.
Spleen is healthy, food accumulation disappears, food accumulation disappears, so spleen is healthy.
Third, acupoint health care
Choosing moxa sticks and moxa sticks moxibustion at the following two acupoints for 30 minutes can strengthen the spleen and stomach:
1. The point of spleen meridian coordination, Yinlingquan, is located in the depression between the inner leg and the lower edge of the inner tibia. It has the effect of invigorating spleen and eliminating dampness.
2. Zusanli, one of the main acupoints of "Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian", is on the outside of the calf, 3 inches below the nose of the calf, and the nose of the calf is connected with Jiexi. Has the effects of promoting the growth of stomach qi and drying spleen dampness.
Fourth, moderate exercise.
Moderate exercise can consume excess calories in the human body, increase metabolism, avoid heat accumulation and reduce the burden on the spleen and stomach.
Exercise can secrete dopamine, make people feel happy, relieve work pressure, reduce depression and other harmful emotions, and achieve the purpose of nourishing the liver in spring. When the liver is comfortable, the spleen is strong.
By strengthening the spleen and stomach and delivering nutrition to the whole body, the limbs of the human body get sufficient nutrition, and the activities are naturally brisk and powerful, and the "spring sleep" disappears without a trace.