How to treat people with Qi deficiency? How to take care of people with Qi deficiency constitution?

Qi and blood are very important in the human body. If symptoms of Qi deficiency occur, it will have a great impact on the body. Many people have symptoms of Qi deficiency in their lives. The main symptoms of Qi deficiency include dizziness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. If symptoms of qi deficiency appear, you need to take care of yourself in time to restore your body to health. So how do people with qi deficiency constitution take care of themselves?

1. Moxibustion conditioning

Moxibustion at acupoints on the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian can regulate qi and blood, stimulate vitality, dredge qi and blood, and improve body immunity. force.

Acupoint selection: Shenque acupoint, Neiguan acupoint, Shenmen acupoint, Zhongji acupoint, and Mingmen acupoint.

Operation method: The patient lies in a supine position, and the operator stands beside the patient, ignites one end of the moxa stick, aims it at the acupuncture point that should be moxibustion, 2-3 cm away from the skin, and smokes it. Moxibustion on each acupoint for 15-20 minutes, with local flushing and warmth as the measure, 1-2 times a day.

2. Exercise and conditioning

Those with Qi deficiency can choose some gentle fitness exercises to nourish Qi, replenish Qi, and improve respiratory function. Suitable sports include Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, Baduanjin and other sports. In addition, walking, jogging, etc. are all conducive to exercise for people with Qi and blood.

3. Daily maintenance

"The spleen is the source of Qi" and "the lungs govern Qi". People with Qi deficiency are susceptible to the invasion of external evils. Therefore, people with Qi deficiency should establish a routine in daily life. Develop good work and rest habits, keep warm, avoid sweating and avoid wind, check and move your limbs to promote the circulation of qi and blood. At the same time, we should also pay attention to avoid overexertion damaging the spleen and overexerting the kidneys in daily life.

4. Mental adjustment

People with Qi deficiency constitution are often introverted, emotionally unstable, timid and do not like taking risks. We should cultivate an open-minded and optimistic attitude towards life, avoid overwork, avoid excessive tension, and maintain a stable and peaceful mentality. The spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood biochemistry. Thinking about it will stagnate the qi, and overthinking will damage the spleen. Therefore, people with a constitution of qi deficiency should maintain a good mood and a peaceful mind. The lungs govern the body's qi. Sadness causes the qi to disappear, and sadness hurts the lungs. Therefore, those with a weak qi should not overthink or be sad.

5. Principles of dietary conditioning

The dietary regimen of people with qi deficiency should focus on replenishing vitality, replenishing qi and strengthening the spleen. When carrying out dietary conditioning, you must first pay attention to the dosage and do not take excessive supplements. When people with Qi deficiency consume ginseng and other strong Qi-tonifying materials, they must pay attention to the dosage and proceed step by step. Otherwise, excess Qi will cause fire, and improper use will cause fire. It is easy to generate heat;

Secondly, when replenishing qi, you must also pay attention to regulating qi. The food that replenishes qi and regulates the body is often easy to stagnate qi, so while replenishing qi, you must also pay attention to regulating the body's qi;< /p>

Finally, when replenishing qi, we must prevent excess from being deficient, because the visceral functions of people with qi-deficient constitutions are fragile, and they often suffer from internal heat due to external evils or internal dietary stagnation. Therefore, during the conditioning process, must be taken seriously.

6. Dietary conditioning methods

Astragalus, brown sugar and tangerine peel porridge

Method: Remove 30 grams each of astragalus and brown sugar, 100 grams of japonica rice, and 6 grams of tangerine peel. Wash and slice the astragalus into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and simmer for about 10 minutes, remove the residue and extract the juice. Wash the japonica rice, put it into astragalus juice together with other ingredients and cook it into porridge.

Efficacy: Astragalus is mainly used to tonify deficiency, and has the characteristics of tonifying but not greasy. Used together with tangerine peel to strengthen the spleen and promote qi, it can tonify but not stagnate. Regular consumption of this porridge can strengthen the spleen and stomach. The effect of nourishing qi and nourishing blood.

7. Codonopsis and Astragalus Porridge

Method: Use 20 grams of roasted astragalus, 10 grams of Codonopsis, 100 grams of japonica rice, and appropriate amount of sugar. Slice the Astragalus membranaceus and Codonopsis pilosula into slices, soak them in 100 ml of water for about 40 minutes, then fry and extract 30 ml of the juice and set aside. Wash the japonica rice and cook it into porridge. When the porridge is ready, add the above juice. Cook for a while and serve. Take it once in the morning and once in the evening. Add sugar to taste when taking it.

Efficacy: Codonopsis pilosula has the effect of replenishing qi, harmonizing the stomach and nourishing blood. It is especially suitable for people with qi deficiency constitution who are usually fatigued, lack of energy, consciously short of breath, and short of breath at the slightest activity.

8. Steps of conditioning

Step 1: Regulate the spleen and stomach

The spleen and stomach are the source of biochemistry of qi and blood. "Lingshu·Jueqi" has " When the middle burner receives qi and extracts juice, it turns red, which is called blood." Blood is produced through the transportation and transformation of the spleen and stomach, and the spleen has the function of controlling the blood. Therefore, in treating blood syndrome, attention must be paid to regulating the spleen and stomach. You can usually eat more yam, lotus seeds, lentils, barley and other products that strengthen the spleen and stomach. In addition, you can also decoct Shenqizhu tea: take 3 grams each of Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, Chinese yam, and Cimicifuga, take the decoction liquid, make scented tea, and drink it until it is light. It can nourish the spleen, replenish qi, and promote yang. Antidiarrheal effect.

Step 2: Nourish liver and blood

“Liver stagnation leads to spleen deficiency.” Depression and anger will damage the liver and spleen, leading to insufficient qi and blood. In addition, "when a person lies down, blood returns to the liver." The blood flow to the liver during sleep is 7 times greater than when standing. Increased liver blood flow will help enhance liver cell function and improve detoxification capabilities, so avoid getting angry, staying up late, or overworking your body. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "looking for a long time damages the blood." Therefore, when sitting in front of the computer and working, special attention should be paid to the rest and maintenance of the eyes to prevent qi and blood from being depleted. Usually eat more sesame seeds, red dates and longan which can nourish blood and liver.

Step 3: Regulate secretion

You can drink Sijunzi Decoction, which is a stew of ginseng, Atractylodes, Poria and Zhigancao. This recipe has the effect of nourishing qi and strengthening the spleen; take white peony root, 12 grams each of Rehmannia glutinosa, Angelica sinensis 10 grams, and Ligusticum chuanxiong 8 grams, decocted in water and taken hot on an empty stomach, can nourish blood and regulate endocrine. Very suitable for women to take. In addition, medicated diets made from traditional Chinese medicines such as angelica root, Ligusticum chuanxiong, safflower, rehmannia glutinosa, peach kernels, fleece-flower root, wolfberry, donkey-hide gelatin, and salvia miltiorrhiza and blood-enhancing ingredients such as red dates, longan meat, black fungus, black sesame seeds, and brown sugar are all very good. It has the effect of regulating endocrine and nourishing blood.

Step 4: Dispel cold evil

Traditional Chinese medicine believes. "When blood is warm, it flows, when it is cold, it coagulates." Cold evil can cause blood stasis, blocked meridians, and blocked qi and blood biochemistry, which can easily lead to joint disease, gastrointestinal discomfort, or induce cough. therefore. Elderly friends should avoid eating cold foods at home, soak their feet in warm water, and get massage frequently.

Step 5: Exercise more

Exercise is an indispensable part of regulating qi and blood. It helps the spleen and stomach convert nutrients into qi and blood. In addition, it can dredge the meridians and promote Qi and blood circulate. Elderly friends can usually choose a favorite sport, such as swimming, croquet, yoga, Tai Chi, etc. It is very beneficial to stick to it. People with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should warm up before exercising, which can reduce the load on the heart while allowing the joints to move.