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Lung cancer has always been one of the major health concerns that people are worried about. According to statistics, lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide, claiming countless precious lives almost every year. However, it is important to note that lung cancer is not just a random attack, it has its own preferred target. Through in-depth research, we found that lung cancer is more inclined to the following 4 types of people, and proposed 3 TCM methods to prevent lung cancer.
First of all, people who smoke for a long time are more likely to develop lung cancer. Smoking is one of the most important carcinogenic factors, and the harmful substances in the inhaled smoke cause serious damage to the lung tissue. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, smoking will deplete the righteous qi in the lung meridians, leading to stagnation of qi, which in turn will lead to blood stasis and lung dryness. For this group of people, we advocate quitting smoking, and recommend an ancient prescription in traditional Chinese medicine - Lung Jing Qing Lung Soup. The composition of this herbal medicine is precise, and it has the effect of clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, moistening the lungs and detoxifying. Regular consumption of Lung Jing Qing Lung Decoction can enhance lung function, improve the lung environment, and reduce the risk of lung cancer.
Secondly, people who are exposed to secondhand smoke for a long time are also at risk of lung cancer. Secondhand smoke is smoke released from the combustion of another person's tobacco by inadvertently inhaling, and the harmful substances in it can also cause lung damage. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that exposure to second-hand smoke causes the lungs to be attacked by dampness, which causes dampness to trap the lungs and affects the normal function of the respiratory system. For this kind of people, we recommend using the famous Chinese medicine prescription - damp heat and phlegm dispersion. The herbs in the decoction can dispel dampness, dissolve phlegm, and enhance the detoxification ability of the lungs, thereby preventing the occurrence of lung cancer.
The third group of people is people who have been exposed to various harmful chemicals for a long time. Coal miners, painters, etc., are exposed to a variety of toxic substances, including carcinogens. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that after harmful substances enter the human body, they often cause dampness and toxin, resulting in qi stagnation, blood stasis, and dampness and heat accumulation. For this kind of population, TCM practitioners often use the method of "harmony and poison to reduce swelling, clear heat and detoxify". In the process of clearing heat and detoxifying, Chinese herbal medicine can promote the discharge of toxins from the body, reducing the risk of damage to lung tissues and cancer.
In addition to these 3 categories of people, people who are exposed to air pollution for a long time are also at risk of developing lung cancer. The harmful substances in air pollution can directly affect the health of the lungs and increase the risk of lung cancer. In response to this problem, we remind everyone to pay attention to keeping indoor air fresh, frequently opening windows for ventilation, and using air purifiers. In addition, in the daily diet, it is also necessary to consume some foods that have the effect of nourishing the lungs and protecting the lungs. For example, pears, cauliflower, bitter gourd, etc., these foods have the effect of clearing lung heat, moisturizing dryness and so on.
In summary, lung cancer is not an unpreventable disease, and we can effectively reduce the risk of lung cancer by avoiding smoking, staying away from secondhand smoke, paying attention to occupational protection, and air purification. In traditional Chinese medicine, we can also rely on the power of herbal medicine to prevent and dissipate phlegm through some classic prescriptions, such as lung meridian clear lung decoction and damp heat to dissolve phlegm. Protecting lung health is the mission of each of us, let's actively prevent lung cancer and stay away from the disease!
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References: 1Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2020, No. 3, pp. 23-25.