Depression is a common psychological disorder that not only affects the patient's mood and quality of life, but also negatively affects physical health. With the extension of people's life expectancy, geriatric depression has gradually become the focus of social attention. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will introduce some ways to get rid of depression in old age from the perspective of TCM theory, combined with ancient and modern prescriptions, to help you fill your soul with sunshine.
1. TCM understanding of depression.
In TCM theory, depression is known as "depression syndrome", and its onset is related to a variety of factors, such as the imbalance of the seven emotions, poor flow of qi and blood, and dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. According to historical records, ancient physicians conducted in-depth research on depression and accumulated rich experience.
Second, the method of depression in traditional Chinese medicine.
1.Regulates mood and soothes depression:
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that mood swings are one of the important causes of depression. Therefore, regulating your mood is the first step to get rid of depression. Usually you can keep your mood happy by reading, socializing, etc. In addition, there are many famous prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine that can help alleviate depression syndrome, such as Sijunzi Tang and Coptis Jiedu Tang, which can be used according to specific symptoms.
2.Adjust the spleen and stomach and relieve stress:
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are the digestive and absorption centers of the human body, and dysfunction of the spleen and stomach often leads to emotional loss and aggravation of depression. Therefore, adjusting the function of the spleen and stomach can alleviate the symptoms of depression. Commonly used Chinese herbal formulas include Liujunzi Tang and Baohe Pills, which can help restore the normal function of the spleen and stomach.
3.Nourish qi and blood, adjust physical fitness:
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the abundance of qi and blood is closely related to physical and mental health. The ancient formula Buzhong Yiqi Tang is a good prescription for nourishing qi and blood, and can alleviate the symptoms of depression caused by body weakness. In addition, it can also be appropriately added to Angelica, Huangjing and other blood-tonifying Chinese medicines to improve the ability of blood to run and improve physical condition.
4.Acupuncture**, unblock the meridians:
Acupuncture is one of the traditions of Chinese medicine, and it also has a certain effect in depression. Commonly used acupuncture points include Zusanli, Taichong, etc., which can dredge the meridians, balance the flow of qi and blood, and play a role in relieving depressive symptoms.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine health care and prevention of depression.
In addition to depression, TCM also emphasizes the prevention of depression through health care. Here are some common TCM health preservation methods for your reference:
1.Regular work and rest, maintain a good mental state;
2.Actively exercise to enhance physical fitness and immunity;
3.Eat a reasonable diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid excessive oiliness
4.Maintain good social networks and intimacy;
5.Learn Xi relaxation techniques such as meditation, tai chi, etc
6.Avoid indulging in electronics for a long time.
Getting rid of senile depression and filling the soul with sunshine is not only a matter of medicine, but also requires us to adjust and change from all aspects of our lifestyle. As a broad and profound knowledge, traditional Chinese medicine provides us with a wealth of prevention methods, and also plays an important role in health care. I hope that everyone can pay attention to mental health, get rid of the trouble of depression in old age, and let the soul always be full of sunshine.
Health References:
1.ZHANG Xin, LI Wei. Clinical observation of depression in traditional Chinese medicine[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2020, 10(2): 56-61