Autonomic dysfunction is a common neurological disorder that is becoming more and more common in modern society. Autonomic nerves control the body's autonomic functions such as heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, digestion, etc. When the autonomic nervous system is disordered, symptoms such as palpitation, wheezing, bloating, and indigestion will occur, which seriously affects health and quality of life. Diet is one of the important factors affecting autonomic nerve function, and the following are the three most feared foods.
1.Spicy food
Spicy food refers to foods containing spicy ingredients such as chili pepper, Sichuan pepper, ginger, garlic, etc., which can stimulate the body's nervous system, accelerate metabolism, and cause a series of reactions in the body, such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, etc. Spicy food can also irritate the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, increasing gastric acid secretion, which can easily cause stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms. For people with autonomic dysfunction, spicy foods should be avoided as much as possible, as it can further irritate the nervous system and lead to aggravated discomfort.
2.Beverages and caffeinated foods
Beverages contain a lot of caffeine and other stimulant ingredients, such as cola, energy drinks, black tea, green tea, etc. These ingredients stimulate the human body through the nervous system, causing discomfort such as increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and shortness of breath. Caffeine can also irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing diarrhea, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. For people with autonomic disorders, drinks and caffeine foods should be avoided because they can aggravate the symptoms of neurological disorders.
3.High-sugar foods
High-sugar foods refer to foods that contain a lot of sugar, such as sweets, chocolates, cakes, and other desserts. These foods are able to rapidly raise blood sugar levels, stimulate insulin secretion, and cause abnormal changes in metabolism in the body. High-sugar foods can also cause an imbalance in energy expenditure in the body, causing fatigue, dizziness, headaches and other uncomfortable symptoms. For people with autonomic dysfunction, high-sugar foods should be avoided because it will make the nervous system more disordered and cause more uncomfortable symptoms.
In addition to the above three foods, tobacco and alcohol, greasy food, and hunger diet can also affect autonomic nerve function and aggravate autonomic nerve disorder symptoms. Therefore, for people with autonomic dysfunction, dietary conditioning is very important. We should stick to a healthy diet, increase foods with dietary fiber content such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and reduce the intake of foods high in sugar, fat, salt, and calories. In addition, it is also necessary to exercise moderately, maintain a good sleep routine, reduce mental stress, etc., comprehensively improve autonomic nerve function and improve physical health.