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Depression is a common mental illness, while geriatric depression refers to depression that occurs in older people. Older people are more likely to fall into depression due to factors such as the gradual decline of physical function, the shrinking of social circles, the reduction of interpersonal relationships, and the reduced ability to adapt to life changes. This has had a non-negligible impact on the physical health and quality of life of the elderly. Therefore, early detection and ** geriatric depression is very important.
In TCM theory, senile depression is referred to as "depression syndrome". Traditional Chinese medicine believes that depression syndrome is caused by emotional discomfort and stagnation of qi. The methods of ** geriatric depression mainly include regulating mood, unblocking the ventilator, increasing physical activity, and improving life Xi.
First of all, regulating mood is the key to depression in old age. Older people often experience frustration and anxiety when facing life changes such as retirement, widowhood, and children leaving home. Therefore, family members and people in society should pay close attention to the psychological state of the elderly, give them enough care and companionship, and relieve stress through communication with family and friends. In addition, the elderly can participate in some activities, such as learning Xi painting, raising flowers, jogging, etc., to soothe their mood and regulate their mood.
Secondly, in traditional Chinese medicine, dredging the ventilator is considered to be one of the important means of depression syndrome. Traditional Chinese medicine has a ** called "soothing the liver and regulating qi". Among them, "soothing the liver" is to reduce liver qi stagnation by regulating the function of the liver and gallbladder, and "regulating qi" is to regulate the flow of qi and blood to achieve the role of a smooth ventilation machine. Clinically, commonly used traditional Chinese medicines include Bupleurum chinensis, Xiangfu, Citrus aurantium, etc., which have good effects in regulating hepatobiliary function and dredging ventilators.
In addition, increasing physical activity in the elderly is also one of the effective ways to solve geriatric depression. Proper physical activity can increase myocardial activity and improve blood circulation. The elderly can choose some light exercises, such as walking, tai chi, etc., to improve the body's immunity and increase physical health.
Finally, improving lifestyle Xi is also an important means of preventing and ** depression in old age. Older people should maintain a regular schedule, get enough sleep, and eat a balanced diet. In addition, in terms of diet, moderate intake of some foods that can promote nervous system function, such as walnuts, black sesame seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc., can help alleviate depression.
To sum up, the best methods of geriatric depression mainly include regulating mood, unblocking the ventilator, increasing physical activity, and improving life Xi. Traditional Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions provide many effective means. However, everyone's physical condition and level of depression are different, therefore, the appropriate method should be selected according to the specific situation during the process and carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor to achieve better results.
Health References:
1.Wang Jianjun, Liu Zheng, Zhang Jiancheng, et al. Pharmacology of Bupleurum chinensis and its application in antidepressant[J].International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009(12):1037-1041