Health care of the internal organs: the way to regulate and balance the system

Health preservation of the internal organs is the core of traditional Chinese medicine theory, which emphasizes maintaining the balance of organ functions through multi-dimensional regulation such as diet, work and rest, and emotions. The main content is divided into three parts: First,Five internal organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys)The maintenance of Qi, blood and body fluids focuses on the generation and movement of Qi, blood and body fluids; the second isSix Fu organs (gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, triple burner)The first is dredging, focusing on the coordination of digestive and excretory functions; the third is overall conditioning methods, such as four-season health care, acupoint massage, etc. Among them, the five internal organs are the foundation and the six internal organs are the auxiliary ones. The two complement each other.

The core principles of health maintenance for the five internal organsIt lies in "tonifying deficiency and reducing excess". For example,Heart governs bloodlineIn summer, it is advisable to clear the heart fire and eat lotus seeds and lilies;Liver governs dispersion, to soothe the liver and regulate qi in spring, rose tea is recommended;The spleen governs transportation and transformationIn the long summer, it is necessary to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, and yam and barley are good products. According to the "Huangdi Nei Jing", "the five colors enter the five internal organs", such as red food nourishing the heart and green food nourishing the liver, which can be targeted through diet color matching. In addition, emotional management is also crucial. Anger hurts the liver, happiness hurts, and maintaining a peaceful mind is the foundation.

The key to maintaining health of the six fu organs is the word "tong". The six fu organs are mainly composed of water and grain.Stomach qi will subside, you can massage Zusanli daily to help digestion;Large intestine main conduction, moderate amounts of dietary fiber such as oats can promote peristalsis. Zhang Jingyue, a doctor in the Ming Dynasty, proposed that "the six internal organs function by unblocking them." Modern people who sit for long periods of time and move less can easily lead to poor internal organs. He recommends rubbing the abdomen every day or practicing Baduanjin's "single lift to regulate the spleen and stomach" movements. In addition, Haishi (21-23 o'clock) is the time for the triple burner meridian. Falling asleep at this time will help to clear the whole body's qi.

Holistic collaborative conditioning approachIt needs to be combined with the laws of nature. In spring, you can nourish your liver by getting up early and take a walk. In summer, you can nourish your heart by taking a nap to replenish yang. In autumn, you can nourish your lungs by eating more white fungus. In winter, you can nourish your kidneys by sunbathing and replenishing your yang energy. Acupoint health care, such as pressing Taixi point (tonifying the kidneys) and Hegu point (regulating the lungs), is simple and effective. Some manufacturers such asTongrentangproducedLiuwei Dihuang Pills(nourishes kidney yin),GuangyuyuanofGuilingji(warming and nourishing kidney yang) and other Chinese patent medicines must be used under the guidance of a physician.

To sum up, the health care of the internal organs is a systematic project, which needs to take into account the local and the whole, natural and individual differences. Only by adhering to the four principles of moderate diet, regular daily life, moderate exercise, and balanced emotions can we achieve a healthy state of "yin and yang secret". Sources cited include "The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" (a medical classic from the Warring States Period to the Han Dynasty), Zhang Zhongjing's "Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases" and modern Chinese medicine research results. Specific products must be prescribed by a doctor and avoid blind supplementation.