Coronary heart disease is a disease of myocardial ischemia caused by coronary atherosclerosis, and common symptoms include chest pain, palpitation, shortness of breath, etc. High blood pressure is an important risk factor for coronary heart disease, so prevention of coronary heart disease must start with lowering blood pressure. Traditional Chinese medicine has unique theories and methods in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease. In this article, we will quote ancient and modern prescriptions, combined with the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, ** the four key points of high blood pressure to prevent coronary heart disease.
The first point is to regulate the physique. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence of coronary heart disease is closely related to physical fitness. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has put forward the view that "congenital deficiency is acquired and susceptible to evil", that is, it emphasizes the important influence of individual physical differences on disease susceptibility. Therefore, to prevent coronary heart disease from the perspective of regulating physical fitness, we can start from the following aspects.
The first is to maintain a sensible diet. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that dietary conditioning plays an important role in the prevention of coronary heart disease. The famous Chinese medicine prescription "Lipid Reduction Pai Su Tang" can effectively regulate blood lipids and reduce cholesterol content, thereby reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. At the same time, moderate intake of fiber-rich foods in the diet, such as vegetables and fruits, can also help maintain blood pressure stability.
The second is to maintain proper exercise. Moderate physical activity is very important to prevent coronary heart disease. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that exercise can promote blood circulation, increase blood supply to the myocardium, improve coronary blood circulation, and thus prevent the occurrence of coronary heart disease. Common TCM prescriptions, such as "Sishen Tang" and "Xingqi and Blood Activating Pills", all help to regulate the balance of qi and blood in the body and improve blood circulation.
The second point is that medicine and food are homologous. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the role of dietary therapy in the prevention of coronary heart disease. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that many foods have medicinal properties and can be used to nourish the body and prevent diseases.
For example, hawthorn has the effects of blood circulation, lipid lowering, and blood pressure, and is often used to prevent coronary heart disease. The famous Chinese medicine prescription "hawthorn soup" and some modern dietary therapy methods, such as hawthorn powder, hawthorn tea, etc., can use the effect of hawthorn to lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions.
In addition, TCM also emphasizes the matching of food with physical fitness. According to the differences in individual constitution, choosing the right food for conditioning can help improve the prevention of coronary heart disease. For example, people with high blood pressure can appropriately increase foods rich in minerals such as calcium and magnesium, such as beans and sweet potatoes, to enhance the elasticity of blood vessels and stabilize blood pressure.
The third point is massage health care. Massage is an important conditioning method of traditional Chinese medicine, and it also has a positive effect on the prevention of coronary heart disease. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that massage can promote blood circulation and regulate the flow of qi and blood, thereby improving coronary circulation and reducing the occurrence of coronary atherosclerosis.
Common TCM massage methods, such as "Tuina**" and "Thumb Rubbing", can help soothe blood vessels, improve blood flow, lower blood pressure, and prevent the occurrence of coronary heart disease.
Fourth, psychological adjustment. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that changes in mood have an important impact on physical health. Excessive nervousness and anxiety can lead to sympathetic nervous system excitation, increase cardiovascular burden, and thus increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
Traditional Chinese medicine has put forward the theory that "emotions and the five internal organs are in harmony with each other", that is, emotional changes are closely related to the function of the internal organs. Therefore, maintaining a good mindset is very important to prevent coronary heart disease.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) advocates the maintenance of mental balance through emotional regulation. Common TCM methods include "medicinal bait mixture" and "meditation and mental cultivation", which can relieve tension, balance the psychological state, and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
In summary, high blood pressure is an important factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Through the four key points of physical conditioning, medicine and food homology, massage health care and psychological regulation, we can effectively prevent the occurrence of coronary heart disease. Of course, when carrying out the above measures, we also need to follow the principles of reasonable diet, moderate exercise, and regular physical examinations to better protect our heart health.
Health References:
1.Editorial Committee of the Compendium of the Chinese Materia Medica Pharmacopoeia of the Republic of China (Part I)[M].Chemical Industry Press, 2015