Six sub-health symptoms

Have you overlooked the clue that health may be out of the way? From the point of view of Chinese Medicine, even if the body does not have symptoms such as fever or flu, some mild symptoms (such as dry mouth or runny nose) may be considered as signs of unhealthy health. Quickly understand the definition of sub-health and some of its symptoms.

“Sub-health refers to a state in which the body is dysfunctional but not yet ill,” explains Lin Jiayi, a Chinese Medicine practitioner at the Renren Health Chinese Medicine Health Management Clinic  (located in the Lion City Building). “Sub-healthy people often feel uncomfortable, but they can't find any problems when they go to the hospital for examination.” This is because Western doctors are looking for pathogens as a prerequisite for identifying diseases.

However, Chinese Medicine evaluates health by observing the overall state of the human body. Although sub-health usually does not cause significant discomfort, it represents an imbalance in the body, and this imbalance may result in a more serious condition or condition. Therefore, Chinese medicine practitioners will call on us to monitor our sub-health symptoms.

Causes of sub-health

The imbalance in organ system operation is the most common cause of sub-health.

Chinese Medicine believes that a person's health depends on the harmonious relationship between the five organs of the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys. Each organ is a system that contains functions that are not limited to anatomical organ functions. For example, the heart is in charge of blood and emotions. There is also an interdependent relationship between the five internal organs: the heart can help the spleen to transport, but the spleen is restricted by the liver.

Sub-health may be caused by a problem in one or (usually) multiple organs of the body. "The cause of sub-health is usually a problem with multiple organs of the body," Dr. Lin said.

Common sub-health symptoms

Sub-health symptoms are easily overlooked. Here are a few common symptoms.

Symptom 1: Insomnia

Possible Causes: A common cause of sleep difficulties is heart fire—that is, the yang in the heart system is too strong or the yin is too weak. This can lead to excessive heat and affect the mind and body.
Dr. Lin said that heart fires and liver fires often occur together because the two organs are closely related in function.

Symptom 2: restlessness

Possible causes: The feeling of irritability or stress may be caused by liver qi stagnation, that is, the gas flowing through the liver is hindered. This makes the liver unable to perform its functions effectively, including regulating mood.

Symptom 3: Morning runny nose

Possible cause: Morning runny nose or sneezing may be a symptom of insufficient lungs. Other symptoms of insufficient lungs include shortness of breath, flu, and sweating.

Symptom 4: Constipation

Possible cause: Spleen deficiency can cause difficulty in defecation. Spleen deficiency can also cause other digestive problems such as flatulence and stomach pain.

"Many people's temper is caused by lifestyle," Dr. Lin said. “They eat too much junk food and cold drinks, and the three meals are not regular.”

Symptom 5: Frequent urination

Possible causes: Frequent urination, especially nighttime urination, may be caused by kidney deficiency. Another symptom of kidney deficiency is lower back pain.

Symptom 6: Hair loss

Possible causes: Hair loss is usually caused by kidney deficiency and liver deficiency. These two organs control the nourishment of the blood and the body, and the relationship is very close.

Sub-health simple therapy

To restore your body's balance, Chinese medicine practitioners may suggest treatments for specific organs or suggest that you change your diet and lifestyle. Here are some possible treatments:

Symptoms caused by heart fire: drink tea with reduced fire, such as chrysanthemum tea and light bamboo leaf tea. Going to bed early will also help.

Symptoms caused by liver and kidney deficiency: taking Polygonum multiflorum beneficial to liver, kidney and blood function.

Symptoms caused by spleen: avoid cold food and ice. Don't eat too much, and eat regularly.