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In TCM, chronic fatigue is usually Qi Deficiency — your body's energy system is running on empty. Common causes:
• Skipping meals or eating cold foods (weakens Spleen)
• Overworking without rest (depletes Kidney Qi)
• Irregular sleep schedule (disrupts meridian rhythm)
• Too much thinking/worrying (drains Spleen Qi)
• Lack of gentle movement (Qi becomes stagnant)
1. Stomach 36 (Zu San Li) — Four fingers below the kneecap, one finger lateral. Press for 3 minutes each leg. The #1 energy point in TCM.
2. Eat warm breakfast before 9 AM — Stomach meridian peaks 7-9 AM. Oatmeal, eggs, congee. This is your energy investment for the day.
3. 10-minute walk after meals — "Walking 100 steps after eating" is a TCM saying backed by science. It aids digestion and prevents the post-meal energy crash.
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