{"id":24256,"date":"2024-12-09T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T02:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/how-do-the-body-constitutions-of-children-and-adults-differ-3\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T18:16:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T10:16:54","slug":"how-do-the-body-constitutions-of-children-and-adults-differ-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/how-do-the-body-constitutions-of-children-and-adults-differ-3\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do the body constitutions of children and adults differ? (3)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Click here <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a> to check previous chapter regarding characteristics and daily wellness routine of Energetic Constitution or Spleen Deficiency Constitution~ <\/span><\/p>\n

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In addition to the energetic constitution and spleen deficiency constitution, certain children are susceptible to developing a constitution marked by food accumulation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to the fragility of their spleen and stomach, along with immature digestive and absorptive functions, <\/strong>it is essential to foster healthy eating habits. Young children often lack sensitivity to hunger and fullness sensation, leading them to overconsume preferred foods. <\/strong>Without parental oversight, persistent unhealthy eating behaviours can impair the function of the spleen and stomach, resulting in food accumulation.<\/span><\/p>\n

This condition <\/strong>involves food that remains undigested within the spleen and stomach. <\/strong>If food accumulation continues, it can compromise spleen and stomach functionality, leading to spleen deficiency. <\/strong>This issue can create a self-perpetuating cycle, ultimately resulting in an ingestion constitution. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Characteristics of Ingestion Constitution<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Definition<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

A compromised digestive system leads to impaired digestive function. This results in food or breast milk stagnating in the gastrointestinal tract, hindering proper digestion and absorption.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Main Characteristics<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Weakness in the spleen and stomach causes food to accumulate. This accumulation leads to a diminished appetite and a lack of interest in eating. Even when food is consumed, digestion becomes challenging, resulting in bloating and abdominal pain.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Formation factor<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00d8 Weak constitution and irregular eating habits.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Excessive eating, inconsistent meal schedules, or consuming overly greasy, cold, and hard-to-digest foods can result in food stagnation within the body. This stagnation disrupts the proper circulation of qi and blood.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Physical characteristics<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The body gradually becomes thin and weak<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Daily physical condition<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00d8 Pale or yellowish skin tone<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Struggling to focus<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Feeling easily annoyed and crying in frustration at times<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Having trouble sleeping at night<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Experiencing irregular bowel habits, constipation, or foul-smelling stools with undigested food<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dietary habits<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00d8 Poor appetite, lack of desire to eat, or eating very little<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Avoids milk, occasionally regurgitates milk or vomits partially digested, sour-smelling meals, and feels unwell after unintentionally consuming inappropriate food<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Typically favours greasy, cold, and other hard-to-digest options<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Characteristics of growth and development<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00d8 Growth in height and weight may not meet standard levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Cognitive development might also progress at a slower pace.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Impact of the external environment to the body<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Prone to illness with weather changes, often showing symptoms like colds, fever, or diarrhea.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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The pattern of disease progression after infection<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00d8 Prone to experiencing issues such as indigestion, loss of appetite, constipation, and diarrhea, which can lead to malnutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 In severe cases, it may affect the child’s nutrient absorption and growth development.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daily Wellness Routine<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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(1) Dietary Adjustments<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A. Select Appropriate Foods<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • \u2022 Opt for easily digestible and fibre-rich foods, <\/strong>such as fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, to support gut motility and help eliminate internal stagnation. <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Include ingredients like barley, Chinese yam, ginger, Chenpi, and Mai Ya <\/strong>in daily meals. These ingredients help remove dampness, strengthen the spleen, dispel cold, and improve digestion. <\/strong>Prepare dishes like barley porridge and yam soup, <\/strong>which are tasty for young children and support their spleen and stomach function.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    B. Reduce Stimulants<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Avoid <\/strong>consuming overly greasy, spicy, cold, and sweet foods, <\/strong>as they can lead to food stagnation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      (2) Acupoint Massage<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      By massaging the abdomen in a clockwise direction <\/strong>and the ZuSanLi <\/strong>(ST36) <\/strong>acupoint, <\/strong>gastrointestinal function can be regulated, <\/strong>helping children improve digestion <\/strong>and promote bowel movements. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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