How To Regulate Yin Deficiency Constitution? Remember These Points About Exercise And Diet
There are always people around us who are out of breath after climbing three floors, speak as softly as mosquitoes, and sweat profusely if they move even a little. The cold seems to have caught them, and others can recover in a week, but they can delay it for more than half a month. This state is very common in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, and is called Qi deficiency constitution. Today we will start with daily life and talk about how to gradually replenish the lost Qi and make ourselves more energetic.
Check to see if you are short of breath or not.
The most typical feeling for people with Qi deficiency constitution is "tiredness", which is not the kind of fatigue that can be relieved by sleeping, but a lack of energy from the bones. They usually don't like to talk, because speaking is difficult, the voice is low, and the muscles feel soft and not strong, and are slightly dry. You sweat profusely when you are doing something, your face looks yellowish or white when you look in the mirror, and there are marks on the edge of your tongue that look like teeth, which is called "tooth-marked tongue". You are also introverted, don't like taking risks, and are timid. If you have more than one of the above symptoms, you probably have a weak constitution.
Why does good energy become weak?
The generation of Qi is related to the foundation given by parents innately, but more importantly, it is the environment "made" by oneself in the day after tomorrow. For example, staying up late for a long time playing games and watching TV shows, and then sleeping until the sun rises during the day, completely disrupts the biological clock. Lack of exercise is also an important reason. If you stay at home all day long, your muscles will not get corresponding exercise. According to traditional Chinese medicine, "lying down for a long time damages Qi." The more you lie down and do not move, the weaker your Qi will be. In addition, if the diet is irregular, either skipping meals or simply coping casually, the spleen and stomach are the source of Qi and blood biochemistry. If the spleen and stomach are damaged, there will be no source of Qi. The 27-year-old young man mentioned in the beginning of the article stayed up late for a long time during college, did not exercise, and ate irregularly, which made him so weak that he could not even go to work normally. Therefore, the first step in replenishing Qi is to correct these bad habits.
Dietary care: Eat the right food and supplement it slowly
To replenish qi is not to eat a lot of fish and meat indiscriminately, but to be "tonic" in a selective way. You can eat more food and medicine with the same origin every day, such as astragalus, dangshen, yam, white lentils, etc. You can soak astragalus in water as tea, or add a few slices when making soup. In terms of staple food, both millet and japonica rice have the effect of regulating stomach qi, so you can drink more millet porridge. Among meats, chicken and loach have better Qi-tonifying effects. You need to pay attention to reducing the consumption of foods that consume Qi, such as raw radish. Although it can smooth Qi, people with Qi deficiency will suffer from a lack of strength if they eat too much. There are also hawthorns, which will also consume gas if eaten in excess. In terms of cooking methods, it is recommended to use more steaming, stewing, and boiling to make the food softer, so as to reduce the burden on the spleen and stomach.
Sports and life: Just make small moves, persistence is the key
People who are not suitable for strenuous exercise are those with weak Qi, because sweating profusely will cause further gas consumption. The best way is to choose gentle aerobic exercise, such as slow walking, Tai Chi, and Baduanjin. Exercise until your body is slightly warm and you are sweating a little. Don't be so tired that you are out of breath. It is particularly important to keep warm. People with qi deficiency have weak defense qi, just like a city gate that is not closed properly, and wind and cold evils can easily invade. When the season changes, wear one more layer than others, especially your back and stomach should not catch cold. At night, you can use hot water to soak your feet. The temperature of the water should not be too high. Stop soaking until the body becomes warm, about 15 minutes. This can speed up blood circulation and help replenish breath.
Simple and effective Qi-boosting exercises
Introducing a method of replenishing qi that is free of charge and can be implemented at any time – massaging Zusanli. Zusanli is an important acupoint for strengthening the spleen and stomach. It is located on the outside of the calf, four fingers down from the depression of the knee. Use your thumbs to massage this acupoint every day, on each of the left and right legs. Massage for three to five minutes, as long as you feel soreness. Another way is to tap the pericardium meridian located on the inside of the arm, starting from the armpit and moving down the inside of the arm to the wrist. Papping for a few minutes every day can help open up the meridians and promote smoother flow of Qi and blood. If you persist for a period of time, you will find that your body gradually becomes stronger.
A few reminders on the road to recovery
Replenishing qi is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Don't expect that you can look brand new in just three to five days. The most taboo thing is to sometimes do it, sometimes put it aside, and only take care of it on a whim. If you are in the stage of catching a cold, you have to stop taking Qi-tonifying herbs like astragalus and wait until the illness is cured before continuing. Otherwise, it is easy to have a so-called "closed door" situation, trapping evil spirits inside the body. In addition, if your body is so weak that it interferes with your normal life, it is still recommended to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and let the doctor prescribe medicine according to your specific situation. It is also very important to maintain a comfortable mood at ordinary times. Overthinking can damage the spleen. Don't think about too many complicated and disorderly things. It is better to take good care of your body smoothly and steadily. This is better than anything else.
