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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I'm a copywriter and I'm in front of a computer screen for a long time, which causes me to experience eye strain and a slight loss of eyesight. I have heard that there are some ancient prescriptions for eye care in Chinese medicine, and I would like to ask you if these ancient prescriptions are really effective, and how to take care of your eyes in modern life. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Staring at a computer screen for a long time can indeed lead to eye strain and vision loss, which are common eye problems in modern life. TCM does have some ancient remedies that can help nourish the eyes, and these ancient remedies have also been proven to have certain curative effects in modern scientific research. Next, I will introduce you to some knowledge and ancient prescriptions of Chinese medicine for eye care.
First of all, let's understand the theory of eye health in traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the eyes are the windows of the soul, the liver is open to the eyes, and the eyes can see when they receive blood. Therefore, the health of the eyes is closely related to liver qi and blood. Excessive eye use for a long time can lead to insufficient blood in the liver, which can cause eye fatigue and vision loss. Therefore, eye care should first focus on nourishing liver qi and replenishing blood.
Next, I will introduce you to two ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions to help you take care of your eyes:
1.Goji Berry Chrysanthemum Tea: Goji berry has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys and brightening the eye, and the chrysanthemum has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying and brightening the eye. Drinking goji berries and chrysanthemums into tea can help relieve eye strain and improve vision. It is recommended to drink one cup a day, and the effect is better if you stick to it for a long time.
2.Red jujube and walnut kernel porridge: red jujube has the effect of nourishing blood, and walnut kernel has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidney, strengthening the brain and intellect. Cooking porridge with red dates and walnut kernels can replenish blood and nourish the liver and kidneys, so as to achieve the effect of nourishing the eyes and protecting the eyes. It is recommended to consume it twice a week, and it will have a noticeable effect if you stick to it for a while.
In addition to ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions, there are some tips for eye care in modern life that can help you better protect your eyesight:
1.Adjust the screen distance and angle: Adjust the computer screen to a position about 50 cm away from the eyes, with the center point of the screen slightly below the eye level line to reduce eye strain.
2.Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes of work, look 20 feet (about 6 meters) away for 20 seconds to relieve eye fatigue.
3.Maintain good lighting: Work in a well-lit environment and avoid prolonged eye use in dim or strong light.
4.Do eye exercises: Doing eye exercises regularly can relieve eye fatigue and improve vision.
5.Maintain a good sleep schedule: Adequate sleep helps to nourish liver qi and replenish blood, which is beneficial to eye health.
In summary, both ancient Chinese medicine and modern eye care techniques can help you relieve eye fatigue and improve your vision. However, it should be noted that eye care is a long-term process, and it requires consistent development of good lifestyle habits and eye care habits. Hope this knowledge will be helpful to you and wish you good eye health!
References: 1Ophthalmology of Traditional Chinese MedicineHealth Press, 2015.
2.Modern OphthalmologyHealth Press, 2018.
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