This is what happens when one eats too much, eats too fast, or doesn't chew food sufficiently.
Food congests the digestive tract, which blocks (stagnates) the normal flow of Qi, first in the digestive system, and then all over the body. It can be acute or chronic.
The consequences are vast and varied:
chest pain
stomach pain
nausea
constipation
loose stool
gas and bloating
fatigue
irritability
anger
foggy mind
worry
anxiety or dread
restlessness
difficulty falling asleep
difficulty staying asleep
vivid dreams
hot flashes
sweats
headache
sinus congestion
jaw tension and/or pain
bad breath
pain anywhere
I don't always remember to do so, but I try to ask myself at the start of each meal, "Is it worth feeling any of these just to be able to eat lawlessly?"
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P.S. Food stagnation can also happen when one eats by the book, but does so while working, ruminating, or emotional.
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