In the cold winter, the snow falls one after another, the cold wind is bitter, and the temperature plummets. In such weather, we are susceptible to the effects of cold and freezing, and some problems with our physical health may also occur. As an experienced veteran TCM practitioner, I would like to introduce you to some diseases that need special precautions on snowy days, and share some TCM theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to provide better protection.
First of all, cryonics injury is one of the common illnesses on snowy days. Due to low temperature, the human body's ** and tissues are easily damaged, and without proper protective measures, it is easy to cause frostbite on fingers, toes, ears and face. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the attack of cold evil on the human body will block the meridians, resulting in the stagnation of qi and blood, which will affect the flow of qi and blood and the normal function of the body. In order to prevent cryo injury, we should pay attention to warm clothing, especially to protect our hands, feet and face, and not to expose them to cold for a long time. In addition, there are some famous prescriptions in traditional Chinese medicine, such as Guizhi Tang and Si Yi San, which can help improve the symptoms caused by cold weather and enhance physical fitness.
Secondly, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases also need special attention on snowy days. Cold weather will cause the human blood vessels to constrict, increase the burden on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular vessels, and easily trigger angina, myocardial infarction and other diseases. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the heart is responsible for the blood circulation of the human body, and the cold evil will injure the heart, resulting in poor flow of qi and blood, which can lead to heart-related diseases. Therefore, on snowy days, we should pay attention to staying warm, avoiding strenuous exercise, and doing proper massage to promote blood circulation. Regular consumption of heart-warming foods such as lotus seeds and red dates also helps to enhance the function of the heart.
Another type of disease that tends to occur on snowy days is respiratory infections. Cold air dries out and weakens the mucous membranes of the human respiratory tract, making them susceptible to viruses and bacteria. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the invasion of cold evil into the human body will block the qi and affect the function of the lungs, making the body's resistance decrease. Therefore, on snowy days, we should take care to keep the room ventilated and avoid staying in cold and humid environments for a long time. In addition, you can use traditional Chinese medicine to fumigate or eat some foods that have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, such as honey and grapefruit, to prevent respiratory tract infections.
In the process of coping with the above diseases, we need to use the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions to provide better help. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the prevention of deficiency and the balance between the individual and the environment. We can recuperate ourselves through dietary therapy, such as eating ginger, green onions, garlic and other spicy and warm ingredients to dispel the coldOr boil some soups with warming and tonic effects, such as angelica mutton soup, wolfberry stewed chicken, etc., to warm the body. In addition, wearing warm clothing when going out to avoid the cold is also one of the key protective measures.
By understanding the above diseases and TCM theories that need to be prevented on snowy days, I hope that everyone can better prevent and deal with these problems. Remember, staying healthy is our top priority in dealing with cold weather. At the same time, TCM theories and ancient and modern prescriptions provide us with a wealth of experience and wisdom, which can also be applied in daily life to enhance the body's resistance and self-healing ability.
Health References:
1.Xu Decheng, Zhang Tianyu. Research on the treatment of common diseases in snowy days by traditional Chinese medicine[J].Luoshishan Medicine, 2019, 38(3): 246-249