In TCM theory, the Spleen (which is not the same as the Western anatomical spleen) plays a critical role in digestive function. After a healthy, balanced individual has a meal, the Spleen regulates the absorption of the nutrients. The nutrients then transform into Yin and Yang, and Qi energy. Qi is the central force behind the production of Blood in the body. Thus, a balanced Spleen is essential for all of your bodily functions. If you take care of your Spleen, your Spleen may provide you with excellent health and vitality. It’s for this reason that virtually all traditional Chinese medicines for digestion are formulated to strengthen Spleen function. In the West, the organ that’s most often associated with digestion is the stomach. In TCM theory, the Stomach system likewise plays a key role in digestive function. Before the Spleen can even transform nutrients into various energies, the Stomach has to break down food—not too quickly and not too prolonged, but just in the right amount of time. However, if the body already has an imbalance of Yin and Yang energies, the Stomach may not be able to efficiently break down food and pass the digested food onwards to the intestines. Over time, a poorly functioning Stomach and an accumulation of undigested food particles can lead to excess heat in the digestive system. This can cause “rebellious Qi,” which is when the energy flow is going in the opposite direction of where it should be going. The direction of the Qi flow from the stomach should naturally be downward, towards the small intestine. But after a heavy meal (or an emotional disturbance), rebellious Qi sends energy upwards, towards the esophagus. Cold Deficiency And Heat Excess What type of person do you identify with? Person A is thin, has a pale complexion, hardly ever has a hearty appetite, likes to eat salads and raw vegetables, tends to be on the anxious side, and suffers occasionally from constipation. Person B has a very strong constitution and has an iron stomach. Rarely, if ever, does this person have problems with elimination. However, because this person loves to eat big portions, especially of spicy foods and heavy meats, he or she can have foul-smelling stool and a long list of other indigestion symptoms. Person B tends to have more of a ruddy complexion and is larger-framed.

如何在阅读中获得更大的收益： 在读庞老师的著作以及其他修行类型的著作时，我们首先应该把头脑彻底放空，里面不要有以往的经验，或者你的期望，也就是说，你希望看到什么...因为所有的这些预设都将限制你，让你无法真正地与经典所要表达的信息相连。你完全放空，然后将文字提供的信息在更大的广阔背景里阅读体会。尤其这种形容状态的内容，反复读反复体会，就是理即是法，非常高妙的练法。有时候你会当下有醍醐灌顶的感受。我就是在这样的阅读中与智慧者深入沟通，并觉得心心相印的。 When reading the works of Dr. Pang and other writings related to spiritual cultivation, we should first empty our minds completely, setting aside past experiences or personal expectations—such as what we hope to find in the text. This is because all such preconceived notions can limit us, preventing us from truly connecting with the message conveyed by the classics. With a completely open mind, we can then read and reflect on the information provided by the text within a broader background. This is especially true for content that describes states of being. By repeatedly reading and contemplating such passages, we come to understand that the principles themselves are the methods—an exceptionally profound way of practice. At times, you may experience a moment of sudden enlightenment, as if a flood of insight washes over you. It is through reading in this way that I have been able to engage in deep communication with wise minds and feel a heart-to-heart connection.