Do you often find yourself like this? The alarm clock goes off for the third time in the morning, you stare at the ceiling, but your body just won't move. On the bus to work, you finally manage to snag a seat, but when it's time to get off, you're too lazy to get up. After returning home in the evening, you throw your bag down and collapse on the sofa, not even wanting to change into slippers. Your family often nags, "Why are you so lazy?" In fact, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, this may not actually be laziness—it's likely due to severe Qi and Blood deficiency!

Think about it: Qi and Blood in our bodies are like the chain driving the flywheel of a bicycle. Qi pushes the Blood to circulate, carrying nutrients to every part of the body. When Qi and Blood are abundant, you have energy for everything, and your whole spirit radiates vitality. But when Qi and Blood are insufficient, it's like a phone with only 1% battery left—you can't muster any enthusiasm for anything. Climbing three flights of stairs leaves you breathless, and carrying a bag of groceries feels as heavy as lugging a brick.

For such cases, replenishing qi and blood is needed, but why do some people see little effect after supplementing for a long time? Many friends continuously take donkey-hide gelatin and red dates, and drink plenty of stewed soups, yet still feel exhausted. The problem lies in getting the order of supplementation wrong. Replenishing qi and blood must follow a method; you have to take it step by step to see results.

The first step is to clear out the "garbage" in the body. An adult's body is like an old house that has been lived in for many years—corners and nooks inevitably accumulate some dirty stuff. This could be undigested greasy food that turns into sticky phlegm-dampness, or sluggish qi and blood flow that leads to stagnant blood stasis. These things are like weeds in a vegetable patch; if you want your crops to grow strong, you must first clear out the weeds. So, if your body contains phlegm-dampness or blood stasis, you need to clear them out first. Otherwise, no matter what you supplement, your body won't be able to absorb it.

The second step is to get the "qi and blood processing factory" in order. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal vitality. This means the spleen and stomach are like the kitchen in your home—they transform the rice and vegetables you eat into qi and blood. But some people constantly consume cold drinks and fried foods, stuffing themselves with three bowls of noodles in one meal without a second thought for their spleen and stomach. Over time, the spleen and stomach become irritable—loss of appetite, poor digestion, bloating after eating little, and constant fatigue are all signs of spleen deficiency. At this point, you need to regulate the spleen and stomach, helping them restore their normal transforming and transporting functions. Only then can you ensure a continuous supply of qi and blood production.

The content of this article is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. Each individual's situation is different, and approaches to regulation will vary accordingly. The key is to accurately identify the root cause of the problem and treat it appropriately. If you experience any physical discomfort, please seek timely medical attention!