Thursday, July 14, 2016

Food therapy - Fruits - Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar and Master of Nutrients, all right reserved)
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                    Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)


The apricot tree is about 8–12 m tall and a trunk up to 40 cm diameter belongs to the family Rosaceae. Apricot is classified with the family of the plum and has yellow to orange, often tinged red on the side which is exposed to the sun.

Nutrients
1. Energy
2. Carbohydrates
3. Dietary fiber
4. Fat
5. Protein
6. Vitamin A
7. Beta-carotene
8. Vitamin C
9. Iron
10. Potassium
11. Tryptophan
12. Carotenoids
13. Etc.

Health Benefits
A. Health benefits according to studies
1. Antioxidant capacity
In the investigation of total phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of newapricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) genotypes resistant against Plum pox virus (PPV) found that Antioxidant capacities of the genotypes were determined spectrometrically using DPPH• (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl free radicals) scavenging test, TEAC (Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity), and FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power)methods. The highest antioxidant capacities were determined in the genotypes LE-3228 and LE-2527, the lowest ones in the LE-985 and LE-994 genotypes. Moreover, close correlation (r = 0.964) was determined between the TEAC and DPPH assays. Based on the antioxidant capacity and total polyphenols content, a clump analysis dendrogram of the monitored apricot genotypes was constructed, according to "Content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in fruits of apricot genotypes" by Sochor J, Zitka O, Skutkova H, Pavlik D, Babula P, Krska B, Horna A, Adam V, Provaznik I, Kizek R.(a)

2. Chronic gastritis
In the research of Japanese apricot (JA) intake and its effect on chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) found that a preventive effect of JA intake on CAG by inhibiting H. pylori infection and reducing active mucosal inflammation, according to "Inhibitory effects of Japanese apricot (Prunus mume Siebold et Zucc.; Ume) on Helicobacter pylori-related chronic gastritis" by Enomoto S, Yanaoka K, Utsunomiya H, Niwa T, Inada K, Deguchi H, Ueda K, Mukoubayashi C, Inoue I, Maekita T, Nakazawa K, Iguchi M, Arii K, Tamai H, Yoshimura N, Fujishiro M, Oka M, Ichinose M.(b)

3. Anticancer
In the assessment of Laetrile, a semi-synthetic compound elated to amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside from the kernels of apricots found that laetrile or amygdalin have beneficial effects for cancer patients are not currently supported by sound clinical data. There is a considerable risk of serious adverse effects from cyanide poisoning after laetrile or amygdalin, especially after oral ingestion. The risk-benefit balance of laetrile or amygdalin as a treatment for cancer is therefore unambiguously negative, according to "Laetrile treatment for cancer" by Milazzo S, Ernst E, Lejeune S, Boehm K, Horneber M.(c)

4. Anti-amyloidogenic Activity
In the identification of bioactive compounds with anti-amyloidogenicity in apricotfruits using synthetic Aβ(1-42) found that among the peaks in the HPLC chromatogram, lutein showed the strongest inhibitory effect on Aβ fibril formation. The inhibitory effect was dependent on the number and portion of hydroxyl groups on both sides of carotenoids, according to "Apricot Carotenoids Possess Potent Anti-amyloidogenic Activity in Vitro" by Katayama S, Ogawa H, Nakamura S.(d)

5. Etc.

B. Health benefits according to concentration
1. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is not only important in preventing types I diabetes, according to "A close relationship between type 1 diabetes and vitamin A-deficiency and matrix metalloproteinase and hyaluronidase activities in skin tissues" byTakahashi N, Takasu S.(1) but also may be associated with compromised bone health, according to "Vitamins and bone health: beyond calcium and vitamin D" by Ahmadieh H, Arabi A.(2)

2. Vitamin C
In the evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction. and it effects on pulmonary dysfunction found that At present, evidence from randomised-controlled trials is insufficient to recommend a specific role for vitamin C in the treatment of asthma. Further methodologically strong and large-scale randomised controlled trials are needed in order to address the question of the effectiveness of vitamin C in children with asthma but some outcome data showed effectiveness on lung function, symptom scores, IgE levels and inhaled steroid use. One small study showed a significant difference in % drop in FEV1 post-exercise, according to the study of "Vitamin C supplementation for asthma" by Kaur B, Rowe BH, Arnold E.(3)

3. Tryptophan
Tryptophan is one of the 10 essential amino acids which the body uses to synthesize the proteins for brain cells need, thus enhancing the nerve cells in information transmitting between themselves and cells in the parts of the body that reduces the risk of anxiety and depression, according to the study of "The effects of tryptophan depletion on neural responses to emotional words in remitted depression" by Roiser JP, Levy J, Fromm SJ, Nugent AC, Talagala SL, Hasler G, Henn FA, Sahakian BJ, Drevets WC.(4)

4. Dietary fiber
Daily intake of right amount of fibers can prvent and treata. Diabetes, as Increased consumption of vegetables, whole grains, and soluble and insoluble fiber is associated with improved glucose metabolism in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals. Improvements in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis were more evident in participants following a plant-based diet compared with other commonly used diets, according to the study of "Efficacy of high-fiber diets in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus" by Wolfram T, Ismail-Beigi F.(5)

5. Potassium
Potassium beside is important in maintaining the regular contraction and relaxation of the muscle, that helps to reducing the risk of hypokalemia, it also helps the lymphatic system in regulating the levels of fluid in the body, thus lessening the risk of lymphedema, swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid. In a study of "Narrative review: evolving concepts in potassium homeostasis andhypokalemia" by Greenlee M, Wingo CS, McDonough AA, Youn JH, Kone BC., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19414841), researchers found that recent experimental insights into the participation of feedback and feedforward control mechanisms in potassium homeostasis. New data make clear that feedforward homeostatic responses activate when decreased potassiumintake is sensed, even when plasma potassium concentration is still within the normal range and before frank hypokalemia ensues, in addition to the classic feedback activation of renal potassium conservation when plasma potassiumconcentration decreases.

6. Etc.

C. Other health benefits
1. Cardiovascular diseases
Since apricot contains high amount of fiber, that helps to bind the levels of bad cholesterol and expel them through waste removal, thus protecting against the risk of cardiovascular diseases by reducing the levels of bad cholesterol, according to "Cancer and cardiovascular diseases nutrition knowledge and dietary intake of medical students" by Jovanović GK, Kresić G, Zezelj SP, Mićović V, Nadarević VS.(I)

2. Guards against free radical
Since it contains high levels of beta carotene, it helps to prevent the hardening/thickening of the artery walls by reducing the LDL oxidized by oxygenfree radicals, according to "Protection of endogenous beta-carotene in LDL oxidized by oxygen free radicals in the presence of supraphysiological concentrations of melatonin" by Bonnefont-Rousselot D, Guilloz V, Lepage S, Bizard C, Duriez P, Lesieur D, Delattre J, Jore D, Gardès-Albert M.(II)

3. Cancerprotective effect
Antioxidant found in the fruit not only helps to fight against forming of free radical, but also enhances the immune system in regulating the cells division and DNA replication, thus reducing the risk of abnormal cells causes of cancers, according to "Differential effects of antioxidants on the in vitro invasion, growth and lung metastasis of murine colon cancer cells" by Ogasawara M, Matsunaga T, Suzuki H.(III)

4. Colon Health
The measurable amount of fiber helps to improve the digestive system in moving waste, thus releasing constipation, thus reducing the risk of inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer, according to "Influence of dietary fiber on inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer: importance of fermentation pattern" by Rose DJ, DeMeo MT, Keshavarzian A, Hamaker BR.(IV)

5. Hemoglobin
Since it contains a measurable amount of iron that enhances the formation of hemoglobin in carrying life-giving oxygen and nutrients to body blood cells.

6. Etc.

Side effects
1. Toxins The seed is consider toxic in TCM. Consume them with high amount should consult with your Chinese herbal partitioner.
2. Sulfite sensitive People who has had sulfite sensitive should not consume fried apricot becuase sulfur- compounds are often added to dried foods as preservatives to prevent them from oxidation.
3. Etc.

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Sources(a) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20877223
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The Holistic prevention, management and treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: TCM recommended Foods for Spleen Yang deficiency - Turmeric

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar, Master of Nutrients), all right reserved.
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bio science, ISSN 0975-6299.

                Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is defined as endocrinologic diseases among reproductive-age women caused by undeveloped follicles clumping on the ovaries that interferes with the function of the normal ovaries associated with a high risk for metabolic disorder(1) as resulting of enlarged ovaries(2), leading to hormone imbalance(excessive androgen and anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) )(1)(3)(4)(5), induced Hirsutism(6)(7), reproductive disorder(10(12)), risks of type 2 diabetes(9)(10)(11), metabolic syndrome(10)(12) and early cardiovascular disease(8)(13), acne(10)(14), endometrial cancer(18)(19),weight gain and obesity(15)(16)(17). The syndrome effects over 5% of women population or 1 in 20 women.
Unfortunately, according to studies, women with PCOs after the reproductive age, are associated to continuously increase risk of type II diabetes, with no increasingaltered glucose tolerance(20), CVD and hypertension(21).


Management and Treatment according to Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

While conventional medicine focus of using synthetic medication to induce ovulation and assisted artificial insemination for infertility couple, if the medicine fail, traditional Chinese medicine views polycystic ovarian syndrome in different approaches.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, according to traditional Chinese medicine is a medical condition characterized by accumulative of fluid over a prolonged period of time causes of dampness and phlegms(1247a)(1247b) build up on the ovaries due to the effects of vary differentiations, affecting not only the women’s menstrual cycle, but also ovulation and fertility(1247a)(1247b).

Depending to differentiation, most common diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome can be classified into      
                        

                   Spleen yang deficiency


Spleen yang deficiency is a serve form of spleen qi deficiency, characterized by a condition of inability of spleen in distribution of fluid and nutrient to the body organs, in removal and descend the turbids(2072), causing malfunctions functions of the organs and fluid retention. Prolong period of spleen yang deficiency may induce the development of phlegm, including women with PCOs.
Women with PCOs diagnosed by spleen yang deficiency may also experience yang vacuity impelled cold expression of additional symptoms of abdominal pain(2074), lack of appetite(2076), fatigue(2075), lightheadedness(2075) and headache(2075), weakness of the four limbs(2077), diarrhea(2073)(2076), chilliness(2077), edema(2074), pale, swollen, wet tongue(2076) and weak, slow, deep pulse(2072),....
In the review of the Data base provided by PubMed, spleen qi deficiency may alter certain metabolic pathways, such as the energy, protein, and glycolytic metabolisms(2078), body weight and motor behavior(2079), skeletal muscle function(3080), blood glucose, lipid metabolism and fat-islet axie.(2081),.....


              Foods for Spleen yang deficiency 

Spleen yang deficiency can be managed and treated in part with a diet of fresh and cooked warming foods.
6. Turmeric
Turmeric is a perennial plant in the genus Curcuma, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae, native to tropical South Asia. The herb has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its effect on high lipids (2118)(2119), pain(2120)(2121), rheumatoid arthritis inflammation(2122)(2123), periodontitis(2124)(2125), tumors(2126)(2127)(2128), herpes(2129)(2130), coronary atherosclerosis(2131)(2132), neurodegeneration(2133)(2134), leukemia(2135)(2136),.............. as the acrid, bitter, aromatic, warm food enhances the stomach, liver, spleen channels(2117).

Phytochemical constituents(2117)
1. Beberine
2. Tumerone
3. Dihydroturmerone
4. Curcumin
5. Demethoxycurcumin
6. Bisdemethoxycurcumin
7. Borneol
8. Zingberene
9. Arabic gum
10. Curcumol
11. Zingiberen
12. Phellandrene
13. Eucalyptol
14. Etc.

In metabolic syndrome differentiation(2137)(2138), turmeric has shown to reduce risk of complications of diabetes and cardiovascular disease(2145) through attenuated expression of, lipid-profile (cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and TG)(2137)(2138), fasting glucose(2137)(2138) hypoglycemia(2139)(2140)(2142) and hypolipidemia(2139)(2141)(2142), weigh loss(2138)[body mass index and waist circumference)], insulin resistance(2144)(2143), hypertension(2145)(2146), obesity(2147), c-reactive protein (CRP)(2137)....via glucose and lipid metabolic (2148)(2149), antioxidants(2150)(2151)(2152) and anti inflammatory(2153)(2154)(2155) pathways.
Berberine (BBR), its major chemical constituents also exerted the effect in improving some of the metabolic(829) and hormonal derangements in a group of treated Chinese women with PCOS(829).


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Most Common Diseases of 50plus: Thyroid disease: Thyroid adenoma – The Causes

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar and Master of Nutrients, all right reserved)
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                         Thyroid disease


Thyroid disease is defined as a condition of malfunction of thyroid. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is over active and produces too much thyroid hormones.



                       Thyroid adenoma

Thyroid adenoma is a benign tumor started in the layer of cell lined the inner surface of the thyroid gland. The disease are relatively common among adults living in the United States. According to the study by the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, there is a report of 4 patients described in whom a follicular carcinoma developed following thyroidectomy for a benign follicular neoplasm. Most thyroid nodules are Thyroid adenoma.



                        The Causes

1. Iodine deficiency and excess
Iodine, as a trace element, is a necessary and limiting substrate for thyroid gland hormone synthesis. It is an essential element that enables the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). According to the study by the, Iodine deficiency can cause hypothyroidism, developmental brain disorders and goiter. Iodine deficiency is the single most common cause of preventable mental retardation and brain damage in the world. It also decreases child survival, causes goiters, and impairs growth and development. Iodine deficiency disorders in pregnant women cause miscarriages, stillbirths, and other complications. Children with iodine deficiency disorders can grow up stunted, apathetic, mentally retarded, and incapable of normal movements, speech or hearing(4). Other in the study to ivestigate the thyroid tumor-promoting effects of iodine deficiency and iodine excess in a rodent 2-stage model to estimate an optimal iodine intake range that would not effectively promote development of thyroid neoplasia with six-week-old male F344 rats were given a single subcutaneous injection of 2,800 mg/kg body weight N-bis(2-hydroxypropyl)-nitrosamine (DHPN) or saline vehicle, maintained on Remington’s iodine-deficient diet (21 +/- 2 ng/g iodide), and supplemented with various amounts of potassium iodide up to 260 mg/liter in drinking water to generate conditions ranging from severe iodine deficiency to severe iodine excess, found that iodine deficiency produced diffuse thyroid hyperplasia, characterized by small follicles with tall epithelium and reduced colloid, together with a decrease in thyroxine (T4) and an increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). On the other hand, iodine excess produced colloid goiter, characterized by large follicles with flat epithelium and abundant colloid admixed with normal or small-sized follicles lined by epithelium of normal height, together with normal serum T4 and slightly decreased TSH. These effects were directly proportional to the severity of iodine deficiency or extent of iodine excess and suggest that each condition has a different thyroid tumor promotion mechanism. Iodine intakes that showed the least tumor promotion were 2.6 and 9.7 micrograms/rat/day in this study(5).

2. Radiation therapy
In the stuydy to hypothesize that thyroid hormones may affect the metabolic activity of tumor cells and hence modulate the response to cytotoxic treatments by measuring the influence of thyroid status on the tumor microenvironment in experimental tumors, indicated thatthyroid status was associated with a significant change in tumor radiosensitivity since the regrowth delay was increased in hypothyroid mice compared to euthyroid mice, an effect that was abolished when temporarily clamped tumors were irradiated(6).

3. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Acoording to the study by the University of Crete, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis also seemed to play an important role, since benign specimens with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis had a 2.2-fold higher B-Raf expression than samples without thyroiditis (1.71 ± 0.63 vs. 0.78 ± 0.13). Statistical analysis revealed that B-Raf deregulation postponed disease onset by more than 10 years in both benign and malignant thyroid (benign: 55.6 ± 3.9 vs. 45.3 ± 3.3, p = 0.049; malignant: 52.2 ± 3.5 vs. 33.0 ± 7.9, p = 0.020)(7).

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(4) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23297615
(5) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1475583
(6) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17903037
(7) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23263826                      


The Best Weight Loss and Healthy Recipe - Cucumber and onion Raita

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar, Master of Nutrients), all right reserved.
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 The Best Weight Loss and Healthy Recipe -  Cucumber and onion Raita
Recipe contributed by Delicious dishes for diabetes by Robin Ellis, Published by Skyhorse publishing. Inc. You can view its website at www.skyhorsepublishing.com

Serves 2 generously
A useful and tasty sauce for spicy dishes

250 g/2 small pots- I use fat- free
1/4 cucumber-peeled, quartered lengthwise, deseeded and grated
1/4 red onion - grated
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
mint or parsley finely chopped

1. whisk the yogurt smooth
2. Add the cucumber, onion, garam masla chili, salt and chopped mint or parsley; mix thoroughly
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General General Health: Appendicitis: The Signs and Symptoms

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar and Master of Nutrients, all right reserved)
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                                    Appendicitis

Appendicitis is defined as a condition of inflammation of Appendix. It is classified as an emergency, in many required the removal of the appendix. If burst, or perforate, spilling infectious materials into the abdominal cavity can be life threatening.

                   The Signs and Symptoms

1. Abdominal pain and upper respiratory tract infection
Although appendicitis is the condition that most commonly requires emergent abdominal surgery in the paediatric population, less than 2% of the disease occurs in infants and it is even more uncommon in neonates. There is report of a rare case of a 14-month-old child presenting with abdominal pain first diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and then admitted to our Paediatric Surgery Department with a final diagnosis of acute appendicitis, according to the FONDAZIONE IRCCS CA’ GRANDA – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico(1).

2. Vomiting,fever, pain, anorexia, diarrhea, abdominal tenderness, peritonitis, temperature 38.0 degrees C or more, abdominal distension, Leukocytosis, small-bowel obstruction (SBO), Contrast enemas and Perforated appendicitis
In the study to identify the presenting symptoms and signs in this age group and examine their subsequent management and outcome, by the The Scarborough Hospital, indicated that in 27 children less than 3 years old (mean 23 months) comprised 2.3% of all children with appendicitis in the series, the most common presenting symptoms were vomiting (27), fever (23), pain (21), anorexia (15), and diarrhea (11). The average duration of symptoms was 3 days, with 4 or more days in 9 children. Eighteen children were seen by a physician before the correct diagnosis was made; 14 were initially treated for an upper respiratory tract infection, otitis media, or a urinary tract infection. The most common presenting signs were abdominal tenderness (27), peritonitis (24), temperature 38.0 degrees C or more (21), abdominal distension (18), Leukocytosis (<12.0 x 10(3)/mm(3)) was found in 18, tenderness was localized to the right lower quadrant (RLQ) in 14 and was diffuse in 10. Abdominal radiographs demonstrated findings of a small-bowel obstruction (SBO) in 14 of 21 patients, a fecalith in 2, and a pneumoperitoneum in 1. Contrast enemas were performed in 6 children, 5 of whom had a phlegmon or an abscess. Perforated appendicitis was found in all 27 patients. An appendectomy was performed in 25 and a RLQ drain was placed in 18(2).

3. An abdominal mass, guarding, rebound tenderness, rigidity, diffuse or focal tenderness, diarrhea, emesis, fever, pain, and anorexia
According to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the common physical signs of an abdominal mass, guarding, rebound tenderness, rigidity, and diffuse or focal tenderness and common symptoms are diarrhea, emesis, fever, pain, and anorexia with the most common presenting symptom was abdominal pain (94%); the most common sign was abdominal tenderness (95.8%)(3).

The Obesity' Research and Studies of Family meals and disordered eating

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar, Master of Nutrients), all right reserved.
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Obesity is a medical condition of excess body fat accumulated overtime, while overweight is a condition of excess body weight relatively to the height. According to the Body Mass Index(BMI), a BMI between 25 to 29.9 is considered over weight, while a BMI of over 30 is an indication of obesity. According to the statistic, 68% of American population are either overweight or obese.

You can calculate your BMI index BMI= weight (kg)/ height (m2)

The Studies of  Family meals and disordered eating

In the study to examine 5-year longitudinal associations between family meal frequency and disordered eating behaviors in adolescents, researchers showed that the high prevalence of disordered eating behaviors among adolescent girls and the protective role of family meals suggest a need for interventions aimed at promoting family meals. Further exploration of predictors of disordered eatingbehaviors in adolescent boys and the role of family meals is warranted(1).

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(1) "Family meals and disordered eating in adolescents: longitudinal findings from project EAT" by Neumark-Sztainer D, Eisenberg ME, Fulkerson JA, Story M,Larson NI.



Women Health: Menstrual Disorder - Dysmenorrhea - Causes of Damp Pattern in TCM Perspective

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar, Master of Nutrients), all right reserved.
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All women are experience menstrual disorders sometimes during their child bearing years, before menopause. While Western medication has never viewed that menstrual disorder is a problem of women reproductive system, traditional Chinese medicine looks at this problem seriously, if untreated, it will disharmonize the women ecosystem, leading to nervous tension and other health problems, including infertility.

                    Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) is defined as a condition of severe uterine pain during menstruation. Some women may experience periodic pains during or prior to, or after menstrual periods in the lower abdomen as resulting of over production of certain hormones in the prostaglandins family. In traditional Chinese medicine, dysmenorrhea is defined as a pain in the lower abdomen, appearing with menstrual cycle that can spread over to the whole abdomen and lumbosacral region, depending to diagnosis.

                           The Causes

Dampness is defined as a condition of high humidity inside the body. It is easily combined with heat or cold to cause damp-heat or damp-cold, according traditional Chinese medicine.

C.D.1. Weather
Expose yourself in wet environment for the prolong period of time, may cause dampness accumulation , as a result of depletion of yang in controlling the dryness in the body.

C.D. 2. Raw foods
Eating too much raw foods for a prolong period of time, may cause yang deficiency that effects the spleen function in transporting qi and disrupts the kidney in fluid distribution, leading to water accumulation in lower part of the body that creates a worse environment for dampness invasion.

C.D.3. Occupation
Certain occupations require people to work in damp and wet environment that cause long term moister accumulated in the lung, leading to spleen deficiency. While dampness has a tendency moved downward, it affects the heart in blood circulation, causing blood stagnation resulting in abdominal cramps and pain.

C.D.4. Spleen deficiency
Spleen deficiency caused by unhealthy diet or irregular diet may interfere with kidney and liver function in fluids and blood distribution, leading to over flow of fluids and blood stagnation in the abdomen. Also spleen deficiency may also interfere the lung function in qi flow.

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