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Title: "Scientific Diet and New Directions for Alzheimer's Disease Prevention".
With the extension of human life expectancy, Alzheimer's disease has become one of the important diseases affecting the quality of life of the elderly. As a non-pharmacological intervention, scientific diet plays an increasingly important role in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. This article will discuss the new direction of scientific diet in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine.
1. Alzheimer's disease from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Alzheimer's disease belongs to the categories of "dementia" and "depression syndrome", and its pathogenesis is related to spleen and stomach dysfunction, lack of qi and blood, liver and kidney yin deficiency, etc. The spleen and stomach are the foundation of nurture, the source of qi and blood biochemistry, and the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach will lead to insufficient production of qi and blood, which in turn will affect the nutrition of the brain**. Liver and kidney yin deficiency will lead to brain dystrophy, resulting in memory loss, cognitive decline and other symptoms.
2. The application of scientific diet in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
1.Strengthen the spleen and stomach.
Spleen and stomach dysfunction is one of the important aspects of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, strengthening the spleen and stomach is an important way to prevent Alzheimer's disease. In the daily diet, you can appropriately increase foods that have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, such as millet, pumpkin, sweet potato, yam, etc. In addition, avoid excessive intake of cold, greasy, spicy and other foods to prevent damage to the spleen and stomach.
2.Nourish the blood.
Lack of qi and blood is another important part of Alzheimer's disease. Nourishing blood helps to improve blood circulation in the brain and improve brain function. Food, such as red dates, longan, black sesame, pork liver, etc., have the effect of nourishing blood. At the same time, it can be combined with some ingredients that have the effect of replenishing qi, such as American ginseng, astragalus, etc., to achieve the effect of replenishing both qi and blood.
3.Nourishes the liver and kidneys.
Liver and kidney yin deficiency is also one of the leading causes of Alzheimer's disease. Nourishing the liver and kidneys helps improve brain function and prevent Alzheimer's disease. Food, such as wolfberry, walnut, black bean, mulberry, etc., has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidney.
4.Antioxidant foods.
Modern medical research has shown that oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Consuming foods with antioxidant effects, such as blueberries, green tea, nuts, etc., can help remove free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative stress levels, thereby preventing Alzheimer's disease.
5.Limit salt, sugar, and oil.
Diets high in salt, sugar and oil can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, which in turn can affect brain health. Therefore, limiting the intake of these foods and maintaining a light diet is of great significance for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
3. Summary. Scientific diet plays an important role in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. The risk of Alzheimer's disease can be effectively reduced through measures such as strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing blood, nourishing the liver and kidneys, antioxidant foods, and limiting salt, sugar, and oil. However, it is important to note that dietary interventions are not a substitute for medications** and can only be used as an adjunct. In daily life, it is also necessary to maintain good living habits, exercise appropriately, and maintain psychological balance in order to better prevent Alzheimer's disease.
References: 1Zhang Boli, Wang Yongyan. Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Health Press, 2012
2.Zhang Boli, Huang Qifu. Geriatrics of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Health Press, 2015
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