Introduction: The so-called Yin deficiency means that the vitality of the body's "Yin" has been damaged. There are many behaviors that harm Yin in daily life, such as eating spicy food, eating barbecue, eating cold food, etc.

In Chinese medicine culture, yin and yang is a very important concept, and it is the basis of many Chinese medicine theories.

On the surface, the abdomen of our body is Yin and the back is Yang. Our 12 main meridians are also divided into Yin and Yang meridians.

From the theory of qi movement, yin and yang refer to the two modes of operation of vitality in the human body. Under normal circumstances, these two kinds of vitality are in a state of balance.

So whether it is yin deficiency or yang deficiency, there is a problem with our health.

Anyone who has a little knowledge of health preservation will definitely be familiar with the four words "yin deficiency and fire exuberance".

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the human body is divided into nine types of constitution, and yin deficiency constitution is one of them.

Yin deficiency generates internal heat. The more deficient the Yin energy is, the stronger the fire energy in the body will be. Over time, Yin deficiency and excessive fire energy will occur.

Yin deficiency means that the yin energy in the body is insufficient, and yin does not control yang. Yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity will occur, and the body will fall into a sub-healthy state.

What are the physical manifestations that indicate a constitution of Yin deficiency and fire exuberance?

1. Whether the yin and yang in the body are balanced will be directly reflected in sleep

People with yin deficiency and excessive fire generally have poor sleep, poor sleep quality, and are prone to insomnia and awakening. I am prone to night sweats, wake up earlier, in the early hours of the morning, and find it difficult to fall asleep after waking up.

Moreover, it is easy to wake up from thirst in the middle of the night, and you will feel dry and bitter after waking up.

2. If the fire energy in the body is strong, it will be reflected in the palms and soles of the feet

People with yin deficiency and strong fire energy will have higher temperatures in the palms and soles of the feet, and they often feel warm in the palms and soles of the feet. .

Especially the palms of my hands are not only hot, but also red, abnormally red, like congestion.

3. Urination and feces are human metabolites and can reflect the body's constitution.

People with yin deficiency and excessive fire are prone to constipation, and their stools are dry and hard.

The urine is often yellow, the urine is relatively small, and there is occasionally a burning sensation during urination.

4. People with yin deficiency have poor skin

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, yin deficiency is because the kidney water cannot extinguish the fire in the heart. Insufficient kidney water will lead to dull skin. dry.

The lips will be abnormally dry, prone to thirst, and the corners of the mouth will be prone to sores, and the overall complexion of the person will not look very good.

5. People with yin deficiency and strong fire are most likely to suffer from the phenomenon of "five upsets and heat"

The specific manifestations are: poor temper, easy to get angry, and easy to be irritable.

For people with yin deficiency, the "body fluid" mentioned in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine will be reduced, and the body's nutrients will be insufficient. It is easy for fatigue to occur on weekdays, and physical strength will also decrease.

Because the fire energy in the body is relatively large, people with Yin deficiency and fire constitution often like to eat cold food, drink cold drinks, and also like to eat spicy and exciting food.

If you have these symptoms, it means you need treatment. Then, why is there a deficiency of yin and excess of fire?

In fact, the so-called yin deficiency means that the body's "yin" vitality has been damaged. In daily life, there are many behaviors that damage yin, such as eating spicy food, eating barbecue, Eat cold food, etc.

But what really hurts the most is the mental wear and tear.

This kind of loss is mainly reflected in long-term life pressure and uncontrolled "staying up late".

So, how does staying up late hurt Yin?

Everyone knows that when a person lies down, blood returns to the liver. When we lie on the bed, the blood returns to the liver.

After 11 o'clock in the evening, the body begins to purify the blood and the liver begins to detoxify. If you don't sleep at this time, the blood will not return to the liver, and the liver will not be able to get a good rest.

Toxins will accumulate and liver yin will be damaged.

The kidney is the mother of the liver. When the liver is damaged and cannot be nourished in time, the body will mobilize kidney essence to supplement it. If this is the case for a long time, kidney deficiency will occur.

The kidney governs yin fluid. Once the kidney essence is damaged, yin deficiency in the body is inevitable.

The liver is the mother of the heart. Once the liver yin is damaged, the blood to nourish the heart will not be enough. At this time, various cardiovascular diseases will appear, and serious ones will cause heart disease and high blood pressure. blood pressure.

People with yin deficiency should have a light diet

Stay away from spicy and irritating foods, and stay away from fatty and thick-flavored foods.

It is advisable to eat more light foods such as honey, sugar cane, sesame, and fish. You can also eat more foods that are refreshing and soothing such as red dates, lilies, and wolfberries.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sour and sweet can transform yin, so sour fruits such as pomegranates, grapes and other fruits can nourish yin.

Watermelon, loofah, bitter melon, cucumber, etc. are all fruits with cold nature and are also suitable for people with yin deficiency and fire exuberance.

However, it should be noted that you should not eat too much of this kind of cold food, otherwise it will damage the spleen and stomach, and the gain will outweigh the loss.

People with yin deficiency and strong fire should drink more porridge

Lily rice porridge is made from lily, rice and rock sugar. Drinking one bowl every day can improve sleep and eliminate Get rid of worries and get rid of internal fire.

Longan and red date porridge is made with longan meat, red dates and japonica rice. Regular consumption can nourish blood and calm the mind, strengthen the spleen and stomach, dispel fire and calm the mind, and help improve yin deficiency.

There is also asparagus porridge. Boil asparagus and rice together. When it is soft and glutinous, add an appropriate amount of salt for seasoning. Drink a bowl every morning. It has a good conditioning effect. virtual effect.

Don’t stay up late, don’t be too greedy for cold weather, don’t be too lazy, and do moderate exercise.

Also pay attention to adjusting your mood, smile more, listen to more soothing music, and avoid getting angry.

To achieve a regular daily life, a peaceful mind, a moderate diet, moderate exercise, develop a healthy lifestyle, and slowly balance the yin and yang qi in the body, the situation of yin deficiency and fire exuberance will gradually be eliminated. improve.