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Hypertension and coronary heart disease are two common cardiovascular diseases, which often exist in one person at the same time, bringing great threats to the patient's health. In TCM theory, hypertension is referred to as "the evil of yang" and "hyperactivity of liver yang", while coronary heart disease is called "phlegm stasis and closure of the arteries". Although the two have different characteristics and mechanisms in pathophysiology, they are closely related. Therefore, when high blood pressure meets coronary heart disease, how should we effectively protect against it?
First of all, it is necessary to control blood pressure. Hypertension is an important factor leading to the occurrence of coronary heart disease, and if blood pressure is high for a long time, it is easy to cause coronary atherosclerosis, which can lead to angina, myocardial infarction and other serious consequences. In traditional Chinese medicine** high blood pressure, commonly used methods include clearing heat and dissipating fire, lowering blood pressure and softening firmness. For example, you can use prescriptions such as Coptis Xinghuo Tang and Poria Cocos Wenzhong Tang to regulate the balance of yin and yang in the body and achieve the effect of lowering blood pressure.
Secondly, it is necessary to prevent vascular lesions. The occurrence of coronary heart disease is related to the insufficient blood supply to the heart, while hypertension carries a risk of vascular disease. Therefore, it is very important to prevent vascular lesions. There are many famous prescriptions in TCM that can help prevent vascular lesions, such as Guizhi Poria Pills, Panax Panax Safflower Pills, etc. These TCM formulas have the effect of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing the blood circulation and improving the blood supply to the myocardium, thereby protecting the health of the heart.
In addition, regulation in daily life is also very important. Normal work and rest, appropriate exercise, and reasonable diet have a positive impact on the prevention and improvement of hypertension and coronary heart disease. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bad lifestyle Xi such as emotional excitement and overwork can easily lead to increased blood pressure and vascular lesions, so it is necessary to maintain a good attitude and avoid excessive mood swings. Regular physical activity strengthens the function of the cardiovascular system and helps blood flow better. In terms of diet, it is necessary to avoid bad dietary Xi such as high salt, high fat and high sugar, and consume more fresh vegetables, fruits and other foods rich in vitamins and fiber, which are beneficial to lower blood pressure and protect vascular health.
Finally, there are many characteristics of coronary heart disease in traditional Chinese medicine. For example, acupuncture, cupping, and traditional Chinese medicine fumigation all have certain curative effects. Acupuncture can improve cardiovascular function by regulating the flow of qi and blood. Cupping can increase local oxygen** and improve blood circulation. The fumigation of traditional Chinese medicine can enter the body through the odor molecules of traditional Chinese medicine, which plays a preventive and leading role.
To sum up, when high blood pressure meets coronary heart disease, we must do the following precautions: control blood pressure, prevent vascular disease, regulate daily life, including work and rest, exercise and diet, and adopt the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine. Through the comprehensive application of these methods, it can help patients effectively prevent and control the occurrence of hypertension and coronary heart disease, and maintain the health of the heart.
Health References:
1. xue z, et al. the effect of acupuncture in the treatment of hypertension: a systematic review. medicine (baltimore). 2020 oct 30;99(44):e22964.