Everyone knows that cancer is a serious disease that poses a huge threat to people's lives and health. However, what you may not know is that there is one type of cancer known as the "king of cancers" that targets specific groups of people and poses a greater threat. That's lung cancer.
Lung cancer is currently one of the most lethal cancers in the world. According to the World Health Organization, about 1.6 million people die from lung cancer each year, accounting for about 18% of cancer deaths worldwide. Although the incidence of lung cancer varies from region to region and region, it has become a global health problem.
So, why is lung cancer the "king of cancers" and why is it targeting a specific population?What are the reasons behind this?Let me, as an experienced old Chinese medicine practitioner, combine the theory of Chinese medicine to uncover the mystery for you.
First, let's take a look at the causes of lung cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the lungs are the main breathing, and the lung qi is the main propagation. Under normal circumstances, the lung qi is released smoothly, the breathing is smooth, and the fluid in the body is running normally. However, long-term inhalation of harmful substances, such as tobacco smoke and environmental pollutants, can lead to stagnation of lung qi and blockage of fluid fluids, thus impairing the function of lung qi distribution. This is an important part of lung cancer.
Second, lung cancer is closely related to bad Xi in daily life. Modern people have high work pressure, fast pace of life, irregular diet, and a large intake of high-calorie, high-fat foods. This can lead to metabolic disorders in the body, which produce a large number of free radicals, which in turn damage the DNA of cells and increase the chance of cancer. In addition, long-term smoking and alcohol abuse are also risk factors for lung cancer, which can lead to serious damage to lung tissue and provide a good environment for cancer cells to grow.
For the prevention and treatment of lung cancer, Chinese medicine has accumulated rich experience and methods. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, lung cancer is classified as a disease of "scrofula". As early as in the "Yellow Emperor's Neijing", the pathogenesis of "scrofula" was mentioned. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the formation of scrofula is mainly due to the lack of righteous qi in the human body, and the evil qi invades and forms lumps by taking advantage of the void. **The key to scrofula is to adjust the flow of qi and blood in the human body, enhance righteousness, and eliminate evil qi.
We can learn from some classic formulas of Chinese medicine. For example, in the "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases", there are "Da Chai Hu Tang" and "Qing Bile Soup", both of which have the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression, invigorating blood and removing blood stasis. This type of medicine can regulate liver qi, relieve lung qi stagnation, and promote blood circulation. At the same time, the "bellflower soup" in "Jin Kui Yaolu" and the "mulberry white skin" in "Shennong's Materia Medica" also have a certain role. They can clear away heat and detoxify, moisten the lungs and relieve cough.
In addition, TCM also emphasizes the holistic conditioning of the individual, advocating a reasonable diet and a healthy lifestyle. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the health of the human body lies in balance, and it is advisable to exercise moderation and moderation. Therefore, it is recommended that everyone eat a light diet and consume foods rich in fiber and antioxidants. It is also very important to participate in appropriate physical activity, maintain a good state of mind, and pay attention to rest.
In short, in the face of lung cancer, the "king of cancers", we must not only recognize its seriousness, but also better deal with it by understanding the knowledge of **, prevention and treatment methods, etc. The experience and theories of TCM have provided us with some useful enlightenment, which is worthy of our reference and reference. Of course, if there are abnormal symptoms, such as cough, sputum production, hemoptysis, etc., it is still necessary to seek medical attention in time to determine the diagnosis and ** of the condition.
Health References:
1. world health organization. cancer. retrieved from: int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cancer