It is often said that "the heart is the pump of life" and plays a vital role in the human body. However, with lifestyle changes and increased work stress, the incidence of heart disease is also gradually increasing. To protect our heart health, we need to take some specific steps. Today, let's go through 20 ways to protect your heart from the perspective of Chinese medicine.
1.Adjust your eating habits.
Diet is essential for heart health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eating more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as lemons, kiwifruit, tomatoes, etc., can enhance heart function and reduce the risk of heart attack.
2.Exercise moderately.
Moderate exercise has great benefits for heart health. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends doing some aerobic exercise every day, such as walking, jogging, cycling, etc., which can strengthen the muscles of the heart and improve heart function.
3.Maintain a good emotional state.
Emotions have a profound impact on heart health. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates maintaining a good emotional state, smiling more and smiling more, which can reduce the burden on the heart and reduce the risk of heart attack.
4.Arrange your rest time wisely.
Good rest is essential for heart health. TCM recommends getting enough sleep every day to avoid excessive fatigue to reduce the burden on the heart.
5.Reduce alcohol intake.
Alcohol is very harmful to heart health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to an increase in the burden on the heart and increase the incidence of heart disease. Therefore, we should drink alcohol in moderation and not in excess.
6.Quit smoking. Smoking is one of the important factors that contribute to heart disease. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of quitting smoking for heart health, and recommends smokers to quit smoking as soon as possible to reduce the burden on the heart.
7.Avoid holding one position for long periods of time.
Holding one position for a long time can have a big detrimental effect on heart health. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends that you need to exercise regularly and avoid staying in one position for long periods of time to protect your heart health.
8.Drink water wisely.
There is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that "radish and cabbage, each has its own love". Traditional Chinese medicine believes that reasonable drinking water can protect heart health, and the recommended daily water intake is 1About 5 liters.
9.Control your weight.
Being overweight and obese is one of the risk factors for heart disease. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends maintaining an appropriate weight, controlling weight through a reasonable diet and exercise, and protecting heart health.
10.Avoid spicy and irritating foods.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spicy and irritating foods can cause blood vessels to constrict, increase the burden on the heart, and are not conducive to heart health. It is advisable to avoid or reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods as much as possible.
11.Medicinal diet.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that some medicinal diets have a good conditioning effect on heart health. For example, ingredients such as hawthorn, red dates, and barley can protect heart health by regulating heart function.
12.Regular medical check-ups.
Regular check-ups can detect risk factors for heart disease early and intervene accordingly. TCM recommends a comprehensive physical check-up once a year to protect heart health.
13.Avoid overexertion.
Overwork is one of the risk factors for heart disease. TCM advocates avoiding overexertion and arranging work and rest time reasonably to protect heart health.
14.Maintain good lifestyle habits.
Good lifestyle habits are essential for heart health. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends avoiding overeating, avoiding food, not overeating, and maintaining a normal schedule to protect heart health.
15.Avoid being overly nervous.
Nervousness and stress have a big negative impact on heart health. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends avoiding excessive tension, learning to relax and protect heart health.
16.Avoid prolonged exposure to environmental pollutants.
Environmental pollutants are very harmful to heart health. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends avoiding prolonged exposure to environmental pollutants to protect heart health.
17.Regular massage for health care.
TCM massage therapy has a certain health care effect on heart health. Regular chest and heart massage can promote blood circulation and improve heart function.
18.Avoid excessive water intake at night.
Drinking too much water at night can overload the heart and trigger a heart attack. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends that you try to avoid drinking a lot of water before going to bed to protect your heart health.
19.Maintain a good exercise routine.
Proper exercise habits are very important for heart health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that regular exercise can improve heart function, increase cardiopulmonary function, and improve heart health.
20.Maintain good blood pressure levels.
High blood pressure is one of the important risk factors for heart disease. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends maintaining good blood pressure levels, controlling blood pressure through a reasonable diet and medications**, and protecting heart health.
Through the above 20 methods, we can effectively protect heart health and reduce the incidence of heart disease. However, we should also practice good lifestyle habits and follow the doctor's advice to manage heart disease in a timely manner** to keep our heart healthy.
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References: 1Chen Jing. Current status and prospect of traditional Chinese medicine prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2011,10(7): 203-208