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In recent years, the age of onset of cerebral infarction has been showing a trend of younger age. Cerebral infarction is a condition in which cerebral infarction occurs due to insufficient blood supply to the cerebral blood vessels, which has serious physical and psychological effects on patients. Factors such as the fast pace of modern life, high work pressure, lack of rest, irregular diet, and poor living habits are the main reasons for the rejuvenation of cerebral infarction. In order to remind everyone to prevent cerebral infarction, the following are some methods and common names of traditional Chinese medicine to prevent cerebral infarction.
1.Pay attention to adjusting your daily routine.
Lifestyle adjustment is the key to preventing cerebral infarction. To get enough sleep, getting seven or eight hours of sleep each night can help restore brain function. In addition, avoid sitting or standing still for long periods of time, move your body regularly, and maintain good blood circulation. Participate in moderate exercise, you can choose aerobic exercises such as walking, jogging, and tai chi to increase the body's resistance.
2.Eat right.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cerebral infarction is related to dampness and blood stasis in the body. You should pay attention to a light diet and avoid excessive intake of foods high in fat, salt, and sugar. Eating more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as vegetables and fruits, can help promote the peristalsis of the digestive tract and eliminate moisture from the body. In addition, you can moderate the intake of some foods that regulate blood circulation, such as black beans, black sesame seeds, ginger, red dates, etc.
3.Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cerebral infarction can be prevented by activating the body's defense system. Some Chinese herbal medicines are often used to improve cerebral blood flow, promote the expansion of blood vessels, and prevent the occurrence of cerebral infarction. Such as gentian, gastrodia, houttuynia cordata, etc., which have the effects of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, regulating cerebrovascular vessels, etc. In addition, according to the individual situation, the TCM practitioner will also prescribe specific TCM prescriptions according to the patient's constitution and condition.
4.Meridian health.
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of the meridians, and the occurrence of cerebral infarction is related to the stagnation of the meridians. Meridian health care can be carried out through massage, moxibustion, acupuncture and other methods. For example, regular massage of the temples, Fengchi acupoints, Baihui acupoints, etc. can promote blood circulation and improve blood flow in the head**. At the same time, the stasis of the meridians can also be dredged through moxibustion, acupuncture and other techniques to further enhance the blood in the brain**.
5.Mental regulation.
Psychological stress and mood swings are important factors that trigger cerebral infarction. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the integration of mind and body, and psychological adjustment should be done according to individual conditions. You can relax and relieve stress by meditating, listening, doing exercises, etc. In addition, maintaining a good mood is also very important to prevent cerebral infarction.
To prevent cerebral infarction, remember to say "no!" to the thrombus"It is very important to actively adjust your lifestyle habits, eat reasonably, exercise moderately, and have regular physical examinations. TCM has a wealth of experience and methods that can be prevented and advanced according to individual circumstances. Paying attention to the prevention of cerebral infarction will help reduce the incidence of cerebral infarction and protect one's own health.
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References: 1Yang Jianying, Lu Aiping, Tu Chengming. The progress of traditional Chinese medicine in cerebral infarction[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2018, 33(12): 2795-2798