Health for All says
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the unity of nature and man is an important basic concept. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the human body is closely related to the changes in the natural world, and the impact of yin and yang on the human body cannot be ignored. The special physiological structure of the female body determines that it is more susceptible to the influence of the external environment, so it is more likely to trigger abnormal reactions of the immune system.
First of all, there is a unique cyclical change in women physiology, which is the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is the result of the close coordination of the reproductive and endocrine systems, and this coordination also affects the function of the immune system to a certain extent. Studies have shown that a woman's risk of developing SLE fluctuates at different stages of the menstrual cycle. For example, women have a lower risk of developing SLE during periods of higher estrogen levels during the menstrual cycle; When estrogen levels drop, women are more susceptible to SLE.
Secondly, TCM theory focuses on the concept of "yin and yang balance". The unique physiological structure and function of women make the balance of yin and yang in their bodies more fragile. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence of SLE is closely related to the imbalance of yin and yang in the human body, among which yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity are the most common. Women are physiologically more likely to have yin deficiency and fire, and this situation can easily lead to the imbalance of the immune system, which can lead to the occurrence of SLE.
In addition, women are more susceptible to some special life factors in their lives, such as cold feet, colds, emotional disorders, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that "reluctance" is an important factor that leads to disease. For women, due to special physical and psychological factors, they are more likely to be reluctant, increasing the risk of SLE.
In order to better prevent and control SLE, TCM treatment and health care are all efforts. The famous recipes of the ancient **sle are: Huai Yam Chicken Naked Soup, Wanying Mugwort Pill and so on. The main purpose of these prescriptions is to nourish the liver and kidneys, nourish yin and clear heat, promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, and restore the normal function of the immune system by adjusting the balance of yin and yang.
In addition, the development of modern medicine has also provided more options for SLE. Medications including hormones**, immunosuppressants, cytokine inhibitors, etc., can effectively control the development and symptoms of SLE and improve the quality of life of patients.
In short, the reason why SLE prefers women is related to women's unique physiological structure, menstrual cycle, yin deficiency and fire, psychology and other aspects. Understanding these causes is important for prevention and SLE. Therefore, we should improve our awareness of prevention, maintain a good Xi of life, and actively carry out traditional Chinese medicine health care to improve the function of the immune system and reduce the occurrence of SLE.
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