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==Spleen Patterns -TCM== | ==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.In Chinese medicine, the spleen energy is directly related to one’s ability to not worry excessively and to have total mental clarity. | 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.In Chinese medicine, the spleen energy is directly related to the earth element and one’s ability to not worry excessively and to have total mental clarity. | ||
* Mental factors - Excessive thinking, studying, concentrating, brooding, obsessing, worrying, etc., weakens the [[Spleen]]. | * 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. | * Diet is very important. Spleen likes foods that are warm (in energy & temperature) e.g. meat, pepper, ginger, orange peel, kumquat, and dry foods. | ||