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In recent years, the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases has shown an increasing trend, which has brought a serious threat to people's health. With the change of modern lifestyle, some bad habits have gradually become one of the main causes of vascular endothelial damage. This article will combine the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions to introduce you to some bad habits that are particularly harmful to the vascular endothelium, and provide corresponding improvement methods to remind you to pay attention to vascular health.
First of all, long-term mental stress and lack of rest are one of the important factors of vascular endothelial injury. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that emotional regulation is an important aspect of maintaining cardiovascular health, and long-term mental stress will lead to poor flow of qi and blood, which in turn will lead to damage to the vascular endothelium. Therefore, we should try to maintain a good mood, ensure adequate sleep and proper rest, relieve physical and mental stress, help reduce the pressure on the vascular endothelium, and promote its repair.
Secondly, smoking and heavy drinking are bad habits for many people, but they are often overlooked for damage to the vascular endothelium. Both the harmful substances in tobacco and alcohol will directly affect the vascular endothelial cells, causing them to be damaged and lose their original elasticity and function. Authoritative studies have shown that long-term smoking and alcohol abuse can lead to vascular lesions and increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption became the first measures to improve vascular endothelial health.
In addition, poor eating habits also have a direct effect on the vascular endothelium. Too much high-salt, high-fat food can lead to an increase in lipid and cholesterol levels in the blood, which in turn can form deposits in the lining of blood vessels and disrupt the normal function of vascular endothelial cells. Therefore, it is of great significance to maintain vascular endothelial health by eating a reasonable diet, controlling salt intake, reducing the intake of high-fat foods, and increasing the intake of fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts.
In addition, lack of exercise is also an important cause of vascular endothelial damage. Modern people are generally sedentary and lack of proper exercise, resulting in poor blood circulation and the normal function of the vascular endothelium is not restored and repaired. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of exercise, and there are many ancient remedies that can help improve blood circulation and promote the repair of the vascular endothelium. For example, boiling water with honey can not only play a role in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, but also protect the health of the vascular endothelium.
Finally, long-term exposure to contaminated environments can also cause irreversible damage to the vascular endothelium. Especially in areas with high air pollution, harmful substances in the air can directly interact with vascular endothelial cells, triggering an inflammatory response, impairing their normal function, and increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In response to this problem, you can eat more Chinese herbal medicines that have the ability to clear heat and detoxify, dilute water and reduce swelling, such as chrysanthemum, forsythia, etc., to help remove toxins from the body and reduce the damage to the vascular endothelium.
In conclusion, the vascular endothelium is a key tissue for maintaining the health of blood vessels, and once damaged, it will directly affect the health of the human body. Therefore, we should pay attention to and get rid of some bad habits that harm the vascular endothelium, such as reducing mental stress, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, eating reasonably, exercising moderately, and maintaining good environmental hygiene. Only by protecting the vascular endothelium from the source can we prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and maintain good health.
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