Healthy Dental Care Tips
Oral health is an important part of good health. Many people are concerned about the effects of diet on the body, but few recognize the close correlation between oral health and diet. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theories suggest that malnutrition is one of the important causes of oral diseases. Therefore, supplementation has become an important way to promote oral health. This article will combine the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions to analyze the relationship between oral health and nutritional supplementation, and provide you with tips for nutritional supplementation.
Part I: The Importance of Oral Health.
Oral health is a mirror of physical health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the oral cavity is the living place of the human body's internal organs and an important channel for the integration of the body and the outside world. Its health is directly related to digestion and absorption, immunity and general health. However, the fast-paced lifestyle, poor diet, and stress of modern life have put many people'Xi s oral health at risk.
Part II: Oral Problems and Malnutrition.
Common oral problems include bleeding gums, bad breath, mouth sores, etc. These problems are often closely related to malnutrition. According to TCM theory, bleeding gums may be a sign of insufficient qi and blood in the body;Bad breath can be a sign of digestive disorders;Canker sores can be a manifestation of heat and dampness in the body. These issues reflect the malnutrition of the body and illustrate that supplementation is essential for oral health.
Part III: The Importance of Nutritional Supplementation.
Nutritional supplementation is an effective means of promoting oral health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that regulating the viscera is the key to oral problems. By supplementing nutrients, you can improve the nutritional status of the body and enhance the body's resistance, so as to achieve the effect of promoting oral health. In addition, nutritional supplementation can also improve the oral environment, promote the balance of oral bacteria, and reduce the occurrence of oral diseases.
Part 4: Tips for Supplementation.
1.Balanced diet: Arrange the diet structure reasonably to ensure the intake of various nutrients such as protein, vitamins and minerals. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, and eat high-quality protein and vitamin C-rich foods in moderation.
2.Replenish Qi and Blood: In TCM, oral problems are associated with a lack of Qi and blood. You can choose some Chinese herbs that have the effect of replenishing qi and blood, such as astragalus membranaceus, angelica, etc., or add some ingredients with similar effects to the food.
3.Control sugar: Studies have shown that a diet high in sugar can easily lead to the development of oral diseases. Reasonable control of sugar intake can reduce the breeding bacteria of sugar and help oral health.
4.Diet: Diet according to individual constitution and oral problems. For example, during an attack of canker sores, you should avoid spicy and irritating foods and eat more light and easily digestible foods.
Conclusion: Oral health is closely related to nutritional supplementation, and malnutrition is one of the important causes of oral problems. By supplementing with nutrients, oral problems can be fundamentally improved and oral health can be promoted. Therefore, we should pay attention to a healthy diet and a balanced intake of various nutrients. At the same time, according to the specific symptoms of oral problems, you can also choose the appropriate tonic method, such as Chinese herbal medicine or food conditioning. Through scientific and reasonable nutritional supplementation, we can have a healthy mouth and stay away from oral problems.
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