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Traditional Chinese medicine believes that systemic lupus erythematosus is caused by the imbalance of yin and yang in the human body, and the imbalance of qi and blood. Therefore, in terms of diet, TCM emphasizes the need to regulate according to the patient's constitution and symptom characteristics.
First of all, patients should avoid spicy and irritating foods, such as chili, mustard, onion and garlic. Spicy and irritating foods can stimulate telangiectasia, causing worsening symptoms such as facial flushing and cheek redness. At the same time, this kind of food will aggravate the rise of liver fire, resulting in yang and yin deficiency, and aggravate the condition.
Secondly, patients should avoid fried foods and foods high in sugar. Fried food is prone to produce carcinogens and free radicals, which burden the patient's immune system and liver, and aggravate the condition. High-sugar foods will cause blood sugar fluctuations, affect the function of pancreatic islets, and easily induce obesity and increase the burden on patients.
In addition, patients should also avoid cold foods, such as cold drinks, raw and cold fruits, etc. Cold food can easily lead to poor qi and blood, aggravate the symptoms of qi and blood stasis, and aggravate the disease. Therefore, warm foods should be chosen as much as possible in the diet, such as ginger, jujube, tangerine peel, etc., which can help patients warm and replenish yang qi and improve physical fitness.
In terms of diet, patients should eat more foods with immunomodulatory effects, such as black fungus, eel, onions, ginger and garlic. Black fungus is rich in plant collagen, which can enhance the resistance of ** and mucous membranes; Eels are rich in -3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory effects; Onions, ginger and garlic have the effects of warming yang, dispelling cold, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
In addition, patients can also consume foods rich in vitamins and minerals such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc. in moderation. Vitamins and minerals are important elements for maintaining the normal physiological functions of the body, and have a positive effect on improving immune function and reducing inflammation.
In general, in terms of dietary conditioning, patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should avoid spicy, irritating, fried and cold foods, and eat more foods that have immunomodulatory effects and are rich in nutrients. Of course, dietary conditioning is only one of the auxiliary means, and patients still need to follow the doctor's plan, have regular examinations, and actively cooperate with drugs.
Health References:
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