Health for All says that cancer is the number one killer in today's society, and many people go to great lengths to prevent cancer. However, an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner reminds everyone that in the process of cancer prevention, it is necessary to stop in moderation and not be too diligent. This is because TCM theories suggest that excessive effort will awaken cancer cells in the body and accelerate the development of cancer. Below, I will combine the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions to share some tips for cancer prevention to help you prevent cancer more scientifically.
First things first: exercise in moderation.
Exercise is very important to prevent cancer, but moderate exercise is key. Regularly participating in sports that suit your physical condition can strengthen your physique, improve your immunity, and increase your body's resistance to cancer. However, excessive exercise can lead to excessive energy expenditure in the body, leaving cancer cells in a state of starvation, increasing their ability to survive, thereby accelerating the development of cancer. Therefore, we should make a reasonable exercise plan according to our physical condition and physical strength level to avoid overwork.
The second thing: eat right.
Diet is an important part of life and plays an important role in health and cancer prevention. We should follow the dietary principles of TCM to ensure a balanced nutrient intake. However, in order to prevent cancer, some people focus too much on specific foods, leading to the blind pursuit of efficacy, which affects the balance of the body. For example, some people are too superstitious about supplements and consume a lot of ginseng, ejiao and other tonic products regardless of the season, resulting in excessive moisture in the body and providing conditions for the growth of cancer cells. Therefore, we should follow the principles of moderate, balanced and varied diet, not to pursue efficacy excessively, but to maintain a diverse and balanced diet.
The third thing: emotional regulation.
Mood swings are a common problem in modern people, and negative emotions have a great impact on the occurrence and progression of cancer. Because traditional Chinese medicine believes that the seven emotions and six desires are one of the important causes of disease. However, some people, in order to avoid cancer, suppress their emotions too much and force themselves too much to maintain a calm and happy state, which in turn leads to an increase in emotional tension and stress, thus weakening the body's resistance. Therefore, we should learn to deal with emotions correctly and not pursue peace and happiness excessively, but to maintain emotional balance and stability.
The fourth thing: rational use of drugs.
Herbal medicine is an important means of cancer in traditional Chinese medicine, and many ancient and modern prescriptions play an important role in the prevention and treatment of cancer. However, some people blindly use herbal remedies in order to prevent cancer, which leads to an overburden of drugs on the body and affects normal physiological functions. Therefore, we should choose herbs and dosages reasonably according to our physical condition and condition, and avoid overuse of herbs.
To sum up, cancer prevention is not a simple matter, and we need to maintain a moderate and balanced state. In terms of exercise, diet, emotional regulation and medication, we should make reasonable arrangements according to our physical conditions and needs, and not be too diligent. Through scientific and rational prevention methods, we can better protect ourselves from the threat of cancer.
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References: 1Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. (2018).Guidelines for Community Cancer Prevention and Control in Traditional Chinese Medicine. China Oncology, 28(11), 795-800