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The [[Spleen]] is an organ found in virtually all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter.The spleen synthesizes antibodies in its white pulp and removes antibody-coated bacteria and antibody-coated blood cells by way of blood and lymph node circulation.In humans, the spleen is brownish in color and is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.The word spleen comes from the Ancient Greek, and is the idiomatic equivalent of the heart in English, i.e. to be good-spleened means to be good-hearted or compassionate.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spleen Spleen]</ref> | The [[Spleen]] is an organ found in virtually all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter.The spleen synthesizes antibodies in its white pulp and removes antibody-coated bacteria and antibody-coated blood cells by way of blood and lymph node circulation.In humans, the spleen is brownish in color and is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.The word spleen comes from the Ancient Greek, and is the idiomatic equivalent of the heart in English, i.e. to be good-spleened means to be good-hearted or compassionate.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spleen Spleen]</ref> | ||
==Spleen Patterns== | ==Spleen Patterns -TCM== | ||
One of the most common patterns found in western people is something we call Spleen Qi Deficiency. This can arise from any number of reasons but a poor diet mixed with irregular eating patterns and stress is a common way to develop this pattern. Spleen qi deficiency involves symptoms such as poor appetite, bloating (particularly after eating), weakness of the arms and legs, fatigue and/or loose stools. | |||
* Mental factors - Excessive thinking, studying, concentrating, brooding, obsessing, worrying, etc., weakens the [[Spleen]]. | |||
* Diet is very important. Spleen likes foods that are warm (in energy & temperature) e.g. meat, pepper, ginger, orange peel, kumquat, and dry foods. | |||
* Excessive consumption of Cold foods (in temperature & energy) will impair Spleen function of transformation/transportation and cause interior Dampness & digestive problems. In addition, eating in a hurry, when stressed or upset, skipping meals and eating poor quality food all significantly weaken Spleen Qi.<ref>http://www.sacredlotus.com/go/diagnosis-chinese-medicine/get/zang-fu-spleen-patterns-tcm Spleen Patterns]</ref> | |||
==Blood Plasma Upgrade== | ==Blood Plasma Upgrade== | ||