Question
The child has been crying and fussing a lot recently, and isn’t eating much. How should children with poor spleen and stomach be nourished?
Answer
Children with poor spleen and stomach have strong digestion but poor absorption, which is strictly speaking a disharmony between the spleen and stomach. It’s important to avoid eating cold, greasy, or irritating foods, and to pay attention to emotional care. Generally, they will get better quickly. However, don’t expect Western medicine to help with this condition; it’s not effective.