New Year's Day is healthy Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the lungs are the main breathing, the opening and closing of the respiratory tract, regulating water metabolism, dominating the fur, and the expression of the fur is closely related. The lungs are the boundary between the external and internal environment of the human body, and have the function of smoothing the ventilation machine and coordinating the communication between the upper and lower levels. Lung cancer is mostly caused by factors such as cold evil and phlegm turbidity in the lungs, which can lead to poor qi and loss of resistance to external invasion, thus leading to the occurrence of lung cancer.
For the prevention of lung cancer, Chinese medicine has a wealth of theories and experience, and here are some ancient and modern famous prescriptions for you.
1.Dietary Prescription:
1) Chrysanthemum winter melon soup: Chrysanthemum has the effect of clearing lung heat, diuresis and swelling, and winter melon can diuretic, clear lung heat and detoxify, and the combination of the two can clear away heat and phlegm, moisten the lungs and relieve cough. The production method is to cook chrysanthemums and winter melons together, strain them and drink.
2) Carrot and apple juice: Both carrots and apples are rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, which can strengthen the lungs' ability to fight off germs. Drinking the juice of carrots and apples not only moisturizes the lungs, but also boosts immunity.
2.Chinese Herbal Formulas:
1) Three Gorges Zhuyu Soup: This formula is composed of traditional Chinese medicines such as peach kernel, safflower, curcuma, etc., which has the effects of activating blood and removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and can be used for lung cancer pain.
2) Qinglung and phlegm decoction: This formula is composed of traditional Chinese medicines such as Coptis chinensis, Forsythia forsythia, Banxia, etc., which has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, dissolving phlegm and relieving cough, and is suitable for lung cancer patients with symptoms such as cough and phlegm.
In addition to TCM prescriptions, TCM also emphasizes lifestyle regulation and attention to lung health. First of all, quit smoking and limit alcohol, avoid lung damage caused by active smoking and passive smoking, and limit alcohol intake. Secondly, pay attention to breathing fresh air, do outdoor activities regularly, and increase oxygen intake. In terms of diet, you should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and moderate intake of foods rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, such as oranges, lemons, spinach, etc.
In short, the key to the prevention and treatment of lung cancer lies in early detection and early detection, and the theories and methods of traditional Chinese medicine can be used as an effective auxiliary means. Everyone should have regular physical examinations, especially long-term smokers, coal miners and other high-risk groups to strengthen monitoring. In addition, it is important to develop healthy lifestyle habits to protect your lung health and stay away from lung cancer.
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References: 1Encyclopedia of Chinese Medicine