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First of all, to understand this question, we need to think from the perspective of Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine theories suggest that both high blood pressure and diabetes are related to an imbalance of yin and yang in the body. According to the Five Elements Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the climate in the north is cold, while the climate in the south is warm and humid, which leads to differences in the balance of yin and yang in the human body between the north and the south. The northern human body has relatively more yang energy, and it is easy to suffer from high blood pressure and diabetes;In the south, there is relatively more yin qi in the human body, and it is relatively rare to suffer from these diseases. Therefore, there is some truth in the statement that hypertension and diabetes are more likely to be found in the north, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.
So, how to prevent high blood pressure and diabetes?Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has many classic prescriptions that can help manage these diseases.
For patients with high blood pressure, traditional Chinese medicine advocates the best method of "lowering lipids and blood pressure, soothing the liver and regulating qi". Commonly used recipes include Qi Ju Dihuang Pill, Mulberry Apricot Ginseng Soup, etc. In addition, TCM also emphasizes dietary conditioning, and it is recommended that patients with high blood pressure eat more low-salt, low-fat, and high-fiber foods, such as kelp, barley, etc., and it is also very important to exercise reasonably and maintain a happy mood.
For diabetic patients, TCM focuses on adjusting the state of "yin and yang deficiency". Commonly used recipes include Siwu Soup, Liuwei Dihuang Pill, etc. In addition, TCM also advocates dietary conditioning, suggesting that diabetic patients eat small and frequent meals, avoid excessive intake of high-sugar foods, and pay attention to moderate exercise to help stabilize blood sugar.
In addition to traditional Chinese medicine, modern medicine also has many effective methods in high blood pressure and diabetes. For example, patients with hypertension can control their blood pressure through comprehensive methods such as standardized medication, reasonable diet, and psychological counseling. Diabetic patients need blood glucose monitoring, insulin injections and other means to maintain blood sugar balance. For people with high blood pressure and diabetes, it is also very important to have a reasonable lifestyle, including quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, getting enough sleep, and maintaining a good mood.
In summary, although there are "differences between the north and the south", chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes are not unique to the north. Whether in the North or South, as long as we maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat reasonably, exercise moderately, and maintain a good attitude, we can better prevent and control these diseases. At the same time, in the process, the combination of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine is also a very effective method, and we should make full use of various resources to jointly protect our health.
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References: 1Wang Mingliang, Dou Zhigang. Ideas and methods of traditional Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of hypertension[J].Modern Distance Education of Chinese Medicine, 2017(2):23-25