In Chinese medicine the Spleen energy functions to transport and transform the foods and fluids that we eat and drink into energy. Possible causes of spleen energy deficiency include poor nourishment, excessive consumption of cold and raw foods, excessive consumption of refined and highly processed foods, eating at irregular times, eating on the run, excessive eating, eating too little, eating a protein deficient diet, excessive thinking or mental strain, prolonged exposure to dampness, or chronic disease.

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