In recent years, the incidence of coronary heart disease has gradually increased and has become one of the main factors affecting people's life expectancy. However, contrary to conventional wisdom, having coronary heart disease does not mean that you will not live long. As long as the body is reasonably regulated and some effective measures are taken, patients with coronary heart disease can also enjoy a long life. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine the theory of Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions to give you a detailed introduction to the three key points to help patients with coronary heart disease achieve the secret of longevity.
First and foremost, it is essential to maintain a good mindset. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that coronary heart disease is caused by a lack of qi and blood in the heart, resulting in impaired heart function. Factors such as mood swings and excessive stress will affect the balance of the body's internal organs, which in turn will aggravate the condition of coronary heart disease. Therefore, patients should learn to maintain an optimistic attitude in life, avoid excessive anxiety and worry, and adjust heart function by regulating emotions. You can try some TCM methods to nourish the mind, such as listening**, participating in social activities, meditation, etc., so as to reduce stress and keep your body and mind comfortable.
Secondly, insisting on moderate exercise is an important means to prevent coronary heart disease and delay the progression of the disease. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that exercise can move the body's qi and blood, enhance heart function, promote blood circulation, and improve the patency of blood vessels. For patients with coronary heart disease, appropriate exercise can improve cardiac adaptability, prevent vasospasm, and reduce cardiac workload. Recommended forms of exercise include low-intensity, slow-paced aerobic exercises such as walking, tai chi, and qigong, and avoiding strenuous exercise and long-term continuous exercise to avoid excessive physical exertion and negative effects on the heart.
Finally, a reasonable diet is the key to longevity for patients with coronary heart disease. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that coronary heart disease is mostly related to improper diet, and excessive heat in the body and viscous blood can easily lead to narrowing of blood vessels and thrombosis. Therefore, patients with coronary heart disease should follow the principle of "nourishing yin and clearing heat" in traditional Chinese medicine, eat more foods rich in vitamin C and fiber, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, etc., and reduce the intake of high-fat, high-cholesterol and high-salt foods, and avoid overcooking and frying foods. In addition, some traditional Chinese medicine dietary prescriptions with obvious effects can also be used as auxiliary means, such as Prunella vulgaris, hawthorn, Cordyceps sinensis and so on, which are commonly used by patients with coronary heart disease. However, you should consult a doctor or TCM practitioner before using Chinese medicine to ensure a balance between the efficacy and the best of the best.
To sum up, coronary heart disease does not necessarily affect life expectancy, as long as the body is reasonably regulated, maintain a good attitude, adhere to moderate exercise and reasonable diet, coronary heart disease patients can also enjoy a long life. Of course, before taking the above measures, it is recommended that patients consult with their doctor to develop a personalized ** plan. I hope that the above suggestions can bring some help to the majority of patients with coronary heart disease, so that they can have a healthy and long life.
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