Let’s get something straight. If you feel bloated, exhausted, mentally foggy, and emotionally unstable, it’s not just because you made bad life choices (though, let’s be honest, maybe you did). Your spleen qi is trash, and it’s dragging you down like an emotional and physical black hole.
“But I thought the spleen just made white blood cells?” Wrong. Well, kind of right, but also very wrong—at least according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, your spleen isn’t just some forgotten organ buried in your gut. It’s the powerhouse of digestion, energy production, and mental clarity. And if your spleen qi is weak, your life will be too.
Signs Your Spleen Qi is in the Gutter
Chronic fatigue – Not the “I had a late night” kind. The “I could sleep for a year and still wake up tired” kind.
Bloating and gas – You feel like a balloon ready to pop.
Cravings for sugar and carbs – Because your body is begging for a quick energy fix.
Brain fog – You forgot why you walked into the room. Again.
Worry and overthinking – Your brain is running a 24/7 anxiety marathon.
Puffy face, swollen limbs – Congrats, you’re holding onto more water than a leaky dam.
Weak digestion – It feels like food just sits in your stomach like a brick.
If you relate to three or more of these, your spleen qi is officially garbage.
How Did Your Spleen Qi End Up Like This?
Simple. You did this to yourself. (Don’t worry, we all did.) Here’s how:
🔥 You eat like a trash panda.Too much cold, raw, processed, or sugary food? Congrats, you just put your spleen on life support. The spleen likes warmth and simple, nourishing foods. It’s not about that ice cream-for-dinner lifestyle.
🔥 You’re stressed out 24/7.Stress wrecks your digestion. Your spleen is already trying to process your questionable food choices, and now you’re making it deal with a cortisol storm? It’s done with you.
🔥 You don’t chew your food.You inhale meals like a vacuum cleaner. Your spleen hates this. Slow down, chew your damn food, and give your digestion a chance.
🔥 You sit too much.The spleen needs movement to function well. If you sit all day, your qi becomes stagnant, and so does your life.
🔥 You don’t sleep enough.Rest is when your body repairs itself. If you treat sleep like an optional side quest, your spleen will retaliate.
How to Resurrect Your Spleen Qi
Now that you know you’re a mess, let’s fix it.
🥄 Eat warm, cooked foods.Your spleen LOVES warmth. Think soups, stews, roasted veggies, and warm herbal teas. Cut the ice water, raw salads, and smoothies for now.
💆♀️ Get acupuncture.Acupuncture helps move stagnant qi, boost digestion, and give your spleen the jumpstart it desperately needs. One session can make you feel like a functional human again.
🚶♂️ Move your body.Go for a walk after meals. Do some light stretching. Just stop sitting like a fossilized statue all day.
🧘♀️ Chill out.Stress is your spleen’s worst nightmare. Try meditation, deep breathing, or literally just take five minutes to stare at the ceiling and do nothing.
💤 Sleep like you mean it.7-9 hours. No excuses. If you’re doom-scrolling at 2 AM, you’re actively ruining your own life.
Final Warning: Fix It or Stay Miserable
Spleen qi deficiency doesn’t just go away on its own. If you don’t fix it, you’ll keep feeling like a sluggish, bloated, anxious mess. The choice is yours. Get acupuncture. Eat better. Sleep more. And for the love of all things holy, stop drinking iced coffee on an empty stomach.
Want to get your spleen back in shape? Call us at 980-220-0269 or visit The Point Acupuncture Clinic in Gastonia, NC. Your body (and sanity) will thank you.
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