In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, there is a saying that is widely circulated: "long-term illness and stasis, strange diseases and phlegm, and difficult diseases and poison". These three pathological phenomena are considered to be the main causes of many chronic diseases and incurable diseases. So, what exactly is the rationale for this?
First of all, let's talk about "chronic illness and multiple stasis". In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, the occurrence and development of diseases is a complex process, in which the smooth flow of blood circulation plays a vital role. Long-term illness means that the body's qi and blood flow is not running smoothly, resulting in blood stasis. Blood stasis refers to the formation of blood stasis due to poor circulation in certain parts of the body. This stasis can lead to local tissue ischemia, hypoxia, and various diseases. Examples of chronic illness include cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, rheumatic diseases, tumors, etc.
Next is "strange illness and phlegm". Phlegm is a very important concept in traditional Chinese medicine, which refers to a pathological product formed by excessive moisture in the body, which leads to water metabolism disorders. There are two main reasons for strange diseases and phlegm: first, modern people live a fast-paced and stressful life, which can easily lead to poor emotional will, which in turn affects the function of the spleen and stomach and makes dampness endogenous; Second, the modern people's diet is unbalanced, and excessive intake of greasy and sweet foods leads to an increase in the burden on the spleen and stomach and the accumulation of moisture. Phlegm and dampness can block the meridians and affect the flow of qi and blood, thus causing various strange diseases, such as insomnia, depression, obesity, diabetes, etc.
Finally, there is "difficult disease and multiple poison". In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, poison refers to a pathological factor that is strongly pathogenic and transmissible. The reasons for intractable diseases and poisons are as follows: first, environmental pollution, such as contamination of air, water, food, etc., resulting in the invasion of poison into the human body; Second, the poor modern lifestyle, such as staying up late, drinking, smoking, etc., makes the body's resistance decline and is vulnerable to the invasion of poisons; The third is the endotoxins brought by the disease itself, such as bacteria, viruses and other pathogens multiply in the body to produce toxins. Poison can damage the human organs and meridians, leading to various difficult diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, nervous system diseases, etc.
So, what should we do to prevent and ** these diseases? TCM gives some advice:
1.Long-term illness and stasis: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that exercise is an effective way to promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis. Therefore, we should maintain a moderate amount of exercise, such as walking, running, tai chi, etc., to promote the flow of qi and blood. In addition, you can eat more foods that have the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, such as salvia, hawthorn, roses, etc.
2.Strange illness and phlegm: To prevent and ** strange illness and phlegm, we must first maintain a good mood and avoid excessive mental stress. Secondly, it is necessary to adjust the dietary structure, try to eat less greasy and sweet foods, and eat more light and easily digestible foods. In addition, it can exercise properly, enhance physical fitness, and improve the function of the spleen and stomach.
3.Intractable diseases and toxic diseases: To prevent intractable diseases and toxic diseases, we must first develop good living habits and avoid bad behaviors such as staying up late, drinking, and smoking. Second, it is necessary to pay attention to environmental sanitation and reduce the invasion of poisonous evils. In addition, some health products with detoxification effects can be appropriately supplemented, such as mung bean, honeysuckle, licorice, etc.
In short, long-term illness and stasis, strange illness and phlegm, and difficult disease and poison are a kind of interpretation of chronic diseases and incurable diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. To prevent and improve these diseases, we need to follow the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, pay attention to regulating the body, and maintain good living habits, so as to achieve the goal of health and longevity.
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