The weather has been changing rapidly lately, and many illnesses are on the rise. Some people experience numbness in their hands and feet, while others feel weak and lethargic throughout their body, or have cold hands and feet...
Don't overlook these minor ailments, as they could be your body's way of signaling that you are becoming "deficient."
1、Qi deficiency
Just like a machine lacking oil or a battery running low. Common symptoms include physical weakness, pale complexion, shortness of breath, reluctance to speak, fatigue in the limbs, dizziness and lack of energy, sweating upon exertion, and a low voice. One can consider the Four Gentlemen Decoction, which not only replenishes qi deficiency but also nourishes the spleen and stomach.
2. Blood Deficiency
Just as plants turn yellow and wither when lacking fertilizer, common symptoms include dry skin, pale nails, a pale or sallow complexion, pale lips and tongue, susceptibility to dizziness and blurred vision, palpitations and frequent dreams, and numbness or cramps in the hands and feet. One can refer to Si Wu Tang, which not only nourishes the blood but also prevents blood stasis.
3. Yang Deficiency
Common symptoms such as aversion to cold, cold limbs, pale complexion, loose stools, and clear and frequent urination are mostly caused by "prolonged qi deficiency." Shenqi Wan can be considered to warm and tonify kidney yang.
These three are interrelated. Prolonged qi deficiency can lead to blood deficiency and yang deficiency, ultimately resulting in insufficient essence and blood. Therefore, when regulating the body, a comprehensive approach is necessary. If you are unsure of your constitution or see no effect after three or four days of treatment, it is advisable to consult a doctor for syndrome differentiation and treatment rather than using medication blindly and delaying matters.
