During the pandemic over the past three years, the social consensus has made it clear that the most needed protection is the elderly and those with weakened immune systems and pre-existing chronic diseases. Especially after the lifting of pandemic restrictions in December last year, the peak of infections posed a huge health challenge for these groups. Among them, many elderly people who have been infected with the new crown for a long time are facing persistent illness. In this context, it is particularly important to pay attention to and improve the immunity of the elderly, especially the sick elderly, and dietary nutrition plays a key role in this process.
Our lives need qi and blood to sustain them. When there is enough qi and blood, the mental state will naturally be very good, and you will feel energized every day. However, as we age, our qi and blood will gradually weaken.
Fatigue and lack of energy:When your body lacks the necessary oxygen**, you may experience fatigue and weakness, which is usually caused by a lack of nutrients and oxygen in your blood.
Dizziness and vision problems:Insufficient blood** can affect the brain, leading to dizziness, vertigo, and even vision problems.
Rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing:The heart may show accelerated beating and shortness of breath when there is not enough blood**.
**Question:The lack of nutrients and water in the blood can lead to dry, rough conditions.
Hair loss:Hair growth and health depend on sufficient blood**, and a lack of blood can lead to hair loss problems.
Bruising and circulation problems:Poor circulation can lead to easy bruising or bruising.
Cold sensation in the extremities: Poor blood circulation can also lead to cold hands and feet.
Sleep disorders and memory loss:Insufficient blood affects brain function and can lead to insomnia, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating.
Mood swings:Impaired heart and spleen function can lead to mood instability, such as irritability, anxiety or depression.
How to regulate the elderly who are "tired"?
Physical weakness is prevalent in the elderly population, which is often caused by a lack of qi and blood in the body. In TCM theory, Qi is regarded as a key element in sustaining life activities, and it is composed of the essence qi produced by the kidneys, the nutrients absorbed by the spleen and stomach, and the air breathed by the lungs. People with a lack of qi and blood usually need to consume foods that help strengthen qi and blood, such as foods that are mild, sweet or lukewarm, as well as foods that are nutritious and easy to digest. At the same time,Foods that may deplete the body's qi and blood, such as raw and cold foods, as well as foods that are too fat and spicy, should be avoided.
For foods that replenish qi and blood, some common choices include millet, rice, glutinous rice, buckwheat, lentils, cauliflower, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, potatoes, sweet potatoes, beef, rabbit, pork belly, chicken, eggs, silver carp, yellow croaker, and flounder, among others. These ingredients have a significant effect on strengthening the spleen and qi. In terms of drugs to replenish qi and blood, common choices include ginseng, astragalus, American ginseng, prince ginseng, codonopsis, poria cocos, atractylodes, yam, boiled licorice, Ganoderma lucidum, schisandra chinensis and jujube. For people with high blood pressure, it is necessary to be cautious about using supplements that are hot in nature, such as ginseng and schisandra.