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Modern life is fast-paced and environmental factors are complex and changeable, and many men will experience a series of signs of aging in middle age. This is because men usher in an important physiological transition between the ages of 40-60, also known as the "aging period". During this phase, many changes occur in the male body, including a decrease in hormone levels, a slowdown in metabolic rate, and the emergence of various chronic diseases. In order to help men better cope with the challenges of this stage, as an experienced TCM practitioner, I will introduce you to six signs that should attract men's attention and give corresponding TCM guidance.
1.Dental problems.
A common problem for aging men is the aging and loss of teeth. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the health of teeth is related to kidney qi, which gradually weakens as we age, leading to the aging of teeth. Therefore, aging men should pay attention to protecting kidney qi, nourishing essence qi, and eat more foods that help dental health, such as black sesame seeds, walnuts, etc.
2.Decreased energy.
A common problem for aging men is a loss of energy. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that men's energy mainly comes from kidney qi, and the weakening of kidney qi in aging leads to a decrease in energy. In order to improve energy, men can use some traditional Chinese medicine to recuperate, such as eucommia, wolfberry, yellow essence, etc., to enhance the supply of kidney qi and essence qi.
3.Decreased sexual function.
There is a general decline in sexual function in aging men. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the decline of sexual function is related to kidney qi deficiency. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates that men eat more foods that nourish the kidneys and strengthen yang, such as sea cucumbers, dog spine, deer antler velvet, etc. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine also has a good conditioning effect, such as psoralen, epimedium, etc., which can improve sexual function through drug assistance.
4.Fat accumulation.
Aging men have a reduced metabolic rate and are prone to fat accumulation. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that fat accumulation is related to the decline of spleen and stomach function, so it is recommended that men consume more foods that help spleen and stomach health, such as yam, lotus seeds, coix seeds, etc. In addition, moderate exercise is also an effective way to prevent fat accumulation.
5.Cardiovascular problems.
Aging men are prone to cardiovascular problems, such as high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cardiovascular problems are related to the lack of qi and blood, so it is recommended that men can enhance their qi and blood health by eating some foods that replenish qi and blood, such as red dates and peanuts. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine** is also an important means of regulating cardiovascular problems.
6.Osteoporosis.
Aging men are prone to osteoporosis, which is believed by TCM to be related to kidney qi deficiency. In order to prevent and ** osteoporosis, men can eat more foods that help bone health, such as bone collagen, black sesame seeds, etc. In addition, moderate exercise is also an important way to prevent osteoporosis.
In the aging period, men should pay attention to these six signs, all related to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, we can improve the health level of the body through the conditioning and ** of traditional Chinese medicine, and delay the process of aging. Traditional Chinese medicine is good at looking at the human body in a holistic way, and achieving the goal of health by balancing the body's yin and yang, qi and blood. Therefore, seeking the help of TCM as early as possible and carrying out individualized conditioning will give men more care and attention during the aging period.
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References: 1Dr. Lilac. (2020).A regimen for aging men. retrieved from cn/article/2195576