Eating ice can cause edema-type obesity, which is actually caused by spleen upset! Chinese medicine practitioner Dong Yirong: Codonopsis and red dates tea nourishes the spleen and reduces fat

As the weather gets hotter, the market for various cold drinks and ice products is also booming. However, eating ice cream and drinking cold drinks frequently may cause disorders in the spleen meridian, poor blood circulation throughout the body, and easily lead to edema-type obesity. Chinese medicine practitioner Dong Yirong said that in addition to good lifestyle management, drinking Codonopsis pilosula and red dates tea in moderation on a regular basis can remove dampness and fat, regulate the spleen meridian and spleen function, replenish qi and nourish the spirit, and improve edema and obesity.

Cold food may cause spleen deficiency and lead to lower body edema-type obesity

Office workers sit for long periods of time, do little exercise, tend to eat heavy flavors, and often eat and drink cold foods and sweets. This will cause long-term damage to the spleen's function of transporting and transforming, resulting in a spleen deficiency, cold and damp constitution. Water is retained in the body and is not easily excreted, which can easily lead to edema-type obesity, especially in the buttocks and thighs.

Chinese medicine practitioner Dong Yirong said that the spleen is responsible for transportation and transformation, which allows food and nutrients eaten to be digested and absorbed more effectively, enhances the body's immunity, and improves the physiological functions of other organs. More importantly for women, spleen meridian exercises have the important responsibility of regulating the female reproductive and endocrine systems. Once the spleen meridian is out of balance, the endocrine system will be disrupted and water metabolism will be poor. Even if the work and rest schedule is normal, the body will be particularly prone to edema, especially in the evening and before and after menstruation.

In addition to edema, when the spleen meridian is out of balance, the human body will also appear tired and listless, puffy all over, with loose and weak muscles in the limbs, excessive vaginal discharge, frequent diarrhea, and a dull and sallow complexion.

Drinking a cup of Codonopsis pilosula and red dates tea every day can remove dampness, reduce fat and nourish the spleen, which is also a good way to maintain health.

Get rid of edema, nourish the spleen and reduce fat, recommend Codonopsis and red dates tea

If women want to be beautiful, they should first cultivate a good temper! Chinese medicine practitioner Dong Yirong said that the spleen also has the function of regulating blood circulation. If you want to make yourself beautiful, avoid edema and puffiness, and have normal endocrine and menstrual periods, in addition to correcting bad habits that damage the spleen, drinking a cup of Codonopsis pilosula and red dates tea every day to remove dampness, reduce fat and nourish the spleen is also a good way to maintain health.

【Dangshen Red Date Tea】

• Ingredients: 5 qian of Codonopsis pilosula and 5 qian of red dates.

• Method: Wash the ingredients, cut the red dates with a knife, add 800cc of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 5 minutes over low heat. Let it cool before drinking.

• Remark:

1. Codonopsis pilosula replenishes the middle qi, harmonizes the spleen and stomach, and eliminates thirst; red dates strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and nourish blood. This tea has the effect of regulating the "temper energies" and helps to improve edema caused by water retention. In principle, anyone can drink it, but women's physical constitution changes greatly during their menstrual period. It is recommended to consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner before drinking it and make adjustments to the medicine according to your personal constitution.

2. If you have a damp-heat constitution, which makes you prone to getting inflamed, having a sallow complexion, and getting acne, the amount of red dates in this tea can be reduced to 2 or 3 cents.

3. If you want to strengthen the spleen and enhance lung qi, you can add 3 to 5 cents of astragalus to the original tea recipe. It helps blood circulation and boosts spirits. For those who want to lose weight, it can also accelerate the metabolism of excess water, make muscles fuller and skin firmer, and achieve a body shaping effect.