Will loving to drink cold drinks make you belly fat? Three major symptoms of uterine coldness! TCM doctor Cai Guangqian teaches 3 ways to warm the uterus

Is it because of my love of cold drinks that I can’t lose weight in my belly? There is a rumor on the Internet: "Frequent consumption of ice cream and cold drinks will cause 'uterine coldness'. In order to keep the uterus (abdomen) warm, the body will store fat in the abdomen to keep it warm. Thus, people with protruding abdomens are born." Will loving to drink cold drinks really turn you into a "bellied woman"?

Eating ice cream and drinking cold drinks frequently can damage the yang energy of the spleen and stomach

Chinese medicine practitioner Cai Guangqian said that from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, when eating ice cream or cold drinks that are lower than the body temperature, the body needs to consume more energy to raise the temperature of these foods in order to maintain a constant body temperature. At this time, the yang energy of the "spleen and stomach" will be damaged. When the Yang Qi of the spleen and stomach in the body is damaged, the digestion and motility of the stomach and intestines will be weakened, the source of the human Qi and blood will be blocked, and the various organs in the body will be prone to deficiency and cold, among which uterine deficiency and cold is one example.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, when you eat ice cream or cold drinks that are lower than human body temperature, the body needs to consume more energy to raise the temperature of these foods in order to maintain a constant body temperature. At this time, the yang energy of the "spleen and stomach" will be damaged.

Are you a woman with cold uterus? 3 symptoms of uterine coldness to pay attention to

If the uterus is cold or does not get enough energy to warm it, it can easily lead to "uterine coldness". Uterine coldness refers not only to the "uterus" that nurtures the baby, but also to the ovaries, fallopian tubes and other organs with gynecological reproductive functions. Women with "uterine coldness" may experience the following symptoms:

Symptom 1/Body appearance: The body is mostly puffy, soft and not firm.

Symptom 2/Overall symptoms: pale complexion, dark circles under the eyes, easy fatigue, drowsiness, shortness of breath after the slightest movement, palpitations, chest tightness, and cold hands and feet.

Symptom 3/Menstrual condition: too little menstrual blood volume, light color, thin blood-like texture, and easy menstrual pain. Usually there is a lot of vaginal discharge, and the color is mostly transparent or white.

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The calories in ice cream and cold drinks are too high, eating too much will cause a fat belly

Chinese medicine practitioner Cai Guangqian pointed out that it is not entirely correct to attribute the enlargement of the lower abdomen to eating ice cream and cold drinks, because women with a weak uterus do not necessarily have a protruding lower abdomen. Women who have weak internal organs due to eating raw and cold foods may be very thin and cannot gain weight.

Usually, the main reason why women's lower abdomen becomes bigger is that ice cream and cold drinks contain high calories. The excess sugar in them will be converted into fat and accumulate around the internal organs and under the skin of the lower abdomen, thus forming a "small belly".

The main reason why women’s lower abdomen becomes bigger is that ice cream and cold drinks contain high calories. The excess sugar in them will be converted into fat and accumulate around the internal organs and under the skin of the lower abdomen, thus creating a "small belly".

Reverse "uterine coldness", 3 ways to warm the uterus

Women with "uterine coldness" who want to warm their uterus are advised to follow the following 3 principles. As long as they persist for 3 months, the symptoms of uterine coldness will gradually improve:

Principle 1/Do not eat raw or cold food: This includes cold food and food that is below body temperature.

Principle 2/Exercise every day: Develop a habit of exercising for 30 minutes a day with a heart rate of more than 130 beats per minute. This can promote blood circulation and unclog the meridians. Aerobic dance, jogging, and brisk walking are all good choices.

Principle 3/ Keep a regular schedule and get enough sleep.

【Doctor's Tips】:

Chinese medicine practitioner Cai Guangqian reminds us that Rome is not caused in one day, and uterine coldness is not caused in one or two days. Generally speaking, as long as you follow the above three principles, you will usually gradually see the effects. If the woman has a more serious case of uterine coldness, it is recommended that she seek treatment from a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner in order to truly eliminate the problem.

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