According to statistics, the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in Taiwan is currently as high as 17%-22%, and the age group is gradually expanding, most of which are related to emotions, eating habits and autonomic nerves; the picture is a situational photo.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] I believe that many people have had the experience of rushing to work and class, but suddenly had stomach pains and had to go to the toilet, or had a stomach cramping and uncomfortable experience in the middle of a meeting report, and these may be caused by irritable bowel syndrome. caused.

In this regard, TCM physician Zhan Jingqi shared TCM diet therapy, acupoint massage and self-care methods to help improve gastrointestinal discomfort.

Zhan Jingqi pointed out in the Facebook fan page "Zhan Jingqi Traditional Chinese Medicine" that according to statistics, the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in Taiwan is currently as high as 17%-22%, and the age group is gradually expanding, most of which are related to emotions, eating habits and autonomic nerves. The main causes of mania are as follows:

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●Pressure and emotions cause intestinal sensitivity.

●Irregular diet and stale food cause excessive intestinal peristalsis.

Bergamot, rose, buckwheat help relieve depression

Zhan Jingqi said that tension and stress can easily destabilize the autonomic nervous system and affect the function of "liver stagnation", which is also called liver stagnation and spleen deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine, which in turn affects the normal operation of the gastrointestinal tract. Foods for the spleen and stomach, such as bergamot, rose, barley, buckwheat, sorghum, mushroom, tempeh, radish, yam, chrysanthemum, etc., can also be pressed on Neiguan, Zusanli, Taichong and other acupoints to help relieve discomfort.

Chicken, crucian carp, and chives can invigorate Qi and strengthen the spleen

Zhan Jingqi mentioned that long-term unbalanced diet damages the peristalsis and absorption of the stomach and intestines, and it is easy to form "spleen deficiency and stomach disharmony", which is also called spleen and stomach qi deficiency. It is recommended that diet therapy can be based on individual physique. Choose foods that nourish qi and strengthen the spleen, such as pork and chicken , yellow croaker, crucian carp, chives, ginger, pumpkin, papaya, barley, lotus seeds, etc., can also be pressed on Fenglong, Zhongwan, Zusanli and other acupoints.

self care

●Three meals should be normal

Eating irregular times, rushing, or working while eating can all make symptoms worse.

●Diet should be chosen carefully

Avoid coffee, alcohol, greasy and irritating food, remember to refrigerate cold food to room temperature before eating.

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  • Irritable Bowel Disorder

  • Buckwheat

  • gastrointestinal motility

  • Gastrointestinal discomfort

  • acupressure

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