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As winter approaches, the cold and low temperature weather brings a lot of discomfort to people's lives. In addition to feeling the cold, low temperature weather also has a certain impact on people's health, especially the high incidence of cardiovascular diseases. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I would like to introduce you to some relevant TCM theories and ancient and modern prescriptions through this article to help you better cope with the impact of low temperature weather on cardiovascular diseases.
First of all, let's understand why cold weather is prone to lead to a high incidence of cardiovascular disease. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the invasion of cold evil into the human body will lead to poor flow of qi and blood, causing blood vessels to constrict and blood flow to be blocked, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, in cold environments, the body maintains body temperature by constricting capillaries, while also slowing down blood circulation, which is especially dangerous for people with cardiovascular disease.
In view of the high incidence of cardiovascular diseases caused by low temperature weather, there are many effective prevention and methods in traditional Chinese medicine. First of all, we should pay attention to keeping warm, especially for the elderly and people with cardiovascular disease. Wear appropriate clothing, especially to keep your head and neck warm, so that the cold will not invade your body. Secondly, we should avoid strenuous exercise and overexertion, so as not to cause excessive cardiovascular burden. In addition, it is also important to properly carry out some TCM recuperation, such as moxibustion, cupping and other warming methods to relieve the effects of cold on the body.
In terms of cardiovascular diseases in traditional Chinese medicine, there are many classic ancient prescriptions and medicines that can be used for reference. For example, famous prescriptions such as Guizhi Tang, Siling San, and Tongxinluo have certain curative effects on cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and hypertension. In addition, some warming medicines such as ginseng, angelica, cinnamon, etc., can also play a role in warming and nourishing the cardiovascular system. However, when choosing a Chinese medicine**, it should be blended according to the individual situation, and it is best to do it under the guidance of a TCM professional.
In addition to TCM**, we should also focus on the daily prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases. Eating a balanced diet, exercising moderately, and maintaining a stable mindset are all common lifestyle modifications. In addition, regular physical examinations should be carried out, especially for middle-aged and elderly people and people with a family history of cardiovascular disease, and blood pressure and blood lipids should be checked regularly, so as to detect problems in time and intervene.
In summary, the high incidence of cardiovascular disease caused by low temperature weather is a health problem that cannot be ignored. In this regard, the theory of TCM and its rich experience can provide us with a lot of useful guidance. At the same time, TCM prescriptions and Chinese herbal medicines also play an important role in the prevention and development of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, we should strengthen the understanding and application of TCM knowledge and improve self-care awareness to cope with the challenges of low temperature weather on cardiovascular health.
Thank you for taking the time to read our article. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. I wish you all the best!
References: 1Zhang Zhicong. Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridians[M].Science Press, 2019