Six stages of disease occurrence, early recognition and early prevention
Due to the stressful pace of life and work, as well as bad lifestyles and habits, modern people are experiencing more and more sub-health states. However, there is a process for the occurrence and development of any disease. The occurrence of many diseases can be roughly divided into six stages: deficiency, cold, dampness, stagnation, blood stasis, and closure. Physical weakness and insufficient righteousness are the fundamental reasons for the invasion of external evils and the induction of diseases. Subsequently, a series of chain reactions will occur in the body, such as cold and dampness in the body. , stasis, etc. When a disease occurs, if it can be discovered in time and press the "pause button" as early as possible, it may be possible to prevent the disease from developing and avoid causing greater harm to the body.
From deficiency to cold
Due to physiological, psychological, social and other factors, the overall coordination and dysfunction of the body are imbalanced. If the body has a certain degree of yin and yang imbalance, it may lead to systemic or The function of a certain organ is declining, the energy is insufficient, and the phenomenon of Qi deficiency occurs, which is manifested as lack of breath, laziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, etc. Yang deficiency is the development of Qi deficiency, so it is called Yang deficiency as the extreme form of Qi deficiency. Its main symptoms are coldness, cold pain in the abdomen, waist and spine, and edema. People with qi deficiency should replenish qi and strengthen the spleen. They can eat more red dates, pumpkins, yams, etc. in their diet, and often apply moxibustion on Zusanli, Guanyuan and other points. You can also drink Astragalus membranaceus and Pseudostellariae Radix Pseudostellariae soaked in water. If the symptoms are severe, you can take Qishen Pills, Buzhong Yiqi Pills, etc. under the guidance of a doctor. Those with yang deficiency should replenish the temperature and yang, bask in the sun more, keep warm and avoid cold, strengthen physical exercise, eat more mutton, walnut kernels, cashew nuts, etc., and regularly massage Shenque, Shenshu and other points with moxibustion. Soak your feet in hot water before going to bed, or take Yougui Pills and Shenqi Pills under the guidance of a doctor for conditioning.
From Cold to Damp
"The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" records: "At the age of forty, the yin energy is half." Traditional Chinese medicine believes that after middle age, the yang energy is deficient. Yin Qi is in half, and Yang deficiency is prone to internal cold. The water in the body lacks the warm, transpiration and vaporization effect, and cannot be converted into available nutrients and normal excretion of sweat and urine, affecting the metabolism of water. Dampness causes evil. Therefore, when dampness is a problem, symptoms such as heavy limbs, tiredness all over the body, and a heavy head are common.
From a clinical point of view, people with cold-damp constitution are prone to chronic gastrointestinal diseases, gout, obesity, etc. The method of treating dampness should pay attention to dredging, transforming and expelling. That is to unblock the triple burner qi mechanism, regulate the rise and fall of the spleen and stomach; use warm, clear, and aromatic methods to transform it; it is sweet, light, and expelling dampness, clearing away heat and diuresis, etc. To condition and improve this physique, exercise is essential. We recommend brisk walking, jogging, Wu Qin Xi, Baduan Jin, etc. In addition, you should try to avoid moisture in your daily life, such as staying out of the rain and changing your clothes promptly when they get wet. You can usually eat more papaya, barley, adzuki beans and other foods, and you can also add white cardamom, amomum villosum, etc. to your diet to make medicinal meals. Moxibustion can also be used on Zhongwan, Fenglong and other points. Or take Simiao Pills, Pingwei Powder, etc. under the guidance of a doctor.
From dampness to stagnation
Dampness is sticky and heavy, and it is easy to cause stagnation and stagnation. Therefore, its pathogenesis is characterized by "stagnation", which leads to unfavorable movement of qi and blood. The blood vessels are astringent and blood stasis occurs internally. Blood stasis in the organs and meridians causes disorders in the body's metabolism and circulation, manifesting as symptoms such as dizziness, chest tightness, weight and drowsiness, and can easily induce chronic respiratory diseases, edema, tumors and other diseases. To improve and relieve stagnation in the body, you can eat more citrus, hawthorn, onions, etc. daily. Regularly apply moxibustion on Yinlingquan, Sanyinjiao and other points. It is recommended to take traditional Chinese medicine for conditioning under the guidance of a doctor.
From stagnation to blood stasis
Due to the sluggish blood flow and thick blood in the body, it develops into stagnation and blood stasis that does not disperse, turning into coagulated blood and dead blood, which is "blood stasis". Clinically, it is characterized by dark tongue, petechiae or ecchymosis, pain at night or even the pain does not move, and astringent pulse. Studies have shown that the blood of most cancer patients is in a hypercoagulable state, and increased blood viscosity is conducive to tumor cell implantation. Therefore, if you have symptoms of this stage every day, you must pay attention to your body in time. If it progresses further, it may lead to serious illness. People with blood stasis constitution should keep themselves refreshed and exercise daily. They can drink blood-activating tea (15 grams of Panax notoginseng flower, 10 grams of rose flower, 10 grams of rose flower, 5 grams of safflower). People with blood stasis constitution can also use massage, Cupping, scraping, bloodletting, moxibustion, foot soaking and other physiotherapy treatments. Or take traditional Chinese medicine for conditioning under the guidance of a doctor.
From blood stasis to closure
Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that "the initial disease is in the meridians, and the long-term disease enters the collaterals." This mainly means that if various diseases and syndromes are not cured after long-term treatment, they will inevitably progress from shallow to deep, from meridians to deep. If the collaterals are blocked, Qi and blood will be blocked, resulting in stagnation and congestion. Clinical symptoms include headache, dizziness, chest pain, and even hemiplegia and aphasia due to cerebral vascular embolism or hemorrhage. Once this state occurs, it means that the physical condition is already very poor, and the underlying disease must be treated in time. On this basis, people with chronic diseases must quit smoking, drinking alcohol, and eat a light diet. It is key to control blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids. They should choose simple and easy aerobic exercises, such as dancing, jogging, Tai Chi, etc., to relax their mood. Ambition, pay attention to keeping healthy in good time.
In addition, you can also learn some simple self-massage methods, such as combing the scalp with ten fingers, rubbing the face with the palms, and rubbing the auricles. Through different techniques of meridian and acupoint massage, the meridians can be smoothed, the body's immunity can be enhanced, the body can be strengthened, and life can be prolonged.