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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by an abnormal immune response of the immune system to normal tissues. SLE is often characterized by multi-system and multi-organ involvement, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. In addition to medications, appropriate nutritional support is also important for SLE patients** and disease control. This article will provide nutritional support for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine and put forward some recommendations.
1. Nutritional support from the perspective of TCM theory.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that SLE belongs to the category of "internal transmission of disease and evil", and the pathogenesis is mainly "virtual and real mixture", that is, the invagination of disease and evil, the imbalance of yin and yang, and the lack of qi and blood. Therefore, when providing nutritional support, it is necessary to carry out specific conditioning according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine.
1.Nourish yin and nourish blood.
Nourishing yin and nourishing blood is one of the important principles of Chinese medicine. In the diet, you can choose black foods such as black beans, black fungus, black sesame seeds, and black dates, which are rich in nutrients such as iron, vitamin E, and B vitamins, which help to nourish the weakened yin blood.
2.Clears away heat and detoxifies.
Because SLE patients have a tendency to internal heat, the use of heat-clearing and detoxifying foods can help patients reduce their heat. Commonly used foods include mung bean, bitter gourd, eggplant, etc., which have the effects of clearing heat and dampness, detoxifying and reducing swelling.
3.Nourish qi and strengthen the spleen.
In TCM theory, qi deficiency and spleen and stomach weakness are often closely related to the condition of SLE patients. Therefore, choosing foods that nourish qi and strengthen the spleen can help increase the patient's qi and blood sufficiency. Common foods include yam, ginseng, astragalus, etc., which can improve the body's immune function and promote the production and operation of qi and blood.
2. Application of ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions.
There are many classic ancient formulas in traditional Chinese medicine that have significant curative effects in **SLE, and the following two classic ancient prescriptions are introduced:
1.Liuwei Rehmannia pills.
Liuwei Dihuang Pill is a prescription created by Zhang Jingyue in the Ming Dynasty to nourish qi and kidney, nourish yin and nourish blood, and has a good conditioning effect on the kidney deficiency of SLE patients. Among them, rehmannia rehmannia, yam, wolfberry and other drugs can nourish yin and blood, improve immunity, and adjust endocrine function.
2.Ox knee shallot and white cinnamon soup.
Oxknee shallot and white cinnamon branch soup is a prescription of Zhang Zhongjing in the Tang Dynasty, which has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, dispelling wind and dehumidifying. For the pathogenesis of blood stasis and internal resistance of dampness in SLE patients, the use of herbs such as hyssop, shallot, and cinnamon can improve the condition of poor flow of qi and blood.
3. Dietary advice.
In addition to the principles of TCM health preservation and the application of ancient remedies, reasonable dietary Xi is also crucial for SLE patients. Here are some dietary recommendations:
1.Increase protein intake.
Increasing protein intake in moderation can help speed up the repair of body tissues and the recovery of immunity. Choose foods rich in high-quality protein, such as fish, lean meats, legumes, etc.
2.Control cholesterol and fat intake.
Patients with SLE often have cardiovascular involvement and therefore need to limit high-cholesterol and high-fat foods, such as butter and organ meats.
3.Eat more foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin E.
Vitamins C and E have antioxidant effects that help slow the progression of the disease. You can choose citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, nuts, etc.
Conclusion: Systemic lupus erythematosus is a disease that seriously affects the quality of life of patients, and nutritional support plays an important role in its process. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and the application of ancient prescriptions, we can achieve the purpose of regulating the patient's physique by nourishing yin and nourishing blood, clearing heat and detoxifying, invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen. In addition, reasonable dietary Xi is also essential for SLE patients. Through scientific nutritional support, we can hopefully help patients improve their quality of life and control disease progression.
Health References:
1.Zhang Zhongjing. Treatise on Typhoid Fever [M].Chung Hwa Book Company, 2016