Chinese medicine practitioners remind that all kinds of diseases are caused by the impediment of qi and blood. Poor blood circulation can easily lead to cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease or stroke. It is also related to the inability to lift the penis in men and dry vagina in women;

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] When the cold snap hits, everyone covers their heads and faces to keep out the cold, but they often ignore the cold hands and feet. In this regard, Du Yanjin, a physician at the Minquan Ma Guang Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, said that dredging the blood vessels is an important key to prevent aging in traditional Chinese medicine. Poor circulation is not only associated with a higher risk of dementia and myocardial infarction, but also associated with impotence in men and vaginal dryness in women.

Du Yanjin pointed out that long-term poor circulation will cause many problems, such as the loss of nourishment of peripheral nerves, and poor control of fine movements; insufficient blood flow to the brain will also affect the oxygen content of the brain and the agility of thoughts. Over time, it is easy to become a risk factor for dementia.

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Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes "passing", and if qi and blood are not connected, all kinds of diseases will arise.

Blood is the mother of qi. Therefore, dredging the blood vessels is an important key to preventing aging in traditional Chinese medicine. The waste in the blood vessels should be cleaned regularly.

Otherwise, light patients may experience symptoms such as numbness in hands and feet, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, memory loss, and ecchymosis.

In addition, Du Yanjin said that people often overlook that poor blood circulation is also related to men's penis failure and women's vaginal dryness.

There is also a relatively high risk of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease or stroke. Myocardial infarction is caused by poor circulation and intemperance of diet and rest.

If you experience numbness in the extremities, dizziness, confusion, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, nausea, or cold sweats, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Chinese medicine practitioners pointed out that there are two types of cold hands and feet in winter: "yang deficiency" and "qi stagnation", and the tonic is different.

(Provided by Ma Kuang Chinese Medicine Clinic)

Bad cycle types and corresponding methods

Du Yanjin pointed out that there are two types of poor circulation, "yang deficiency" and "qi stagnation". The symptoms of the two are different, and the corresponding methods are also different:

1. "Yang-deficiency" people with insufficient body energy

may experience "yang-deficiency" constitutions if they are prone to cold hands and feet, feel tired all over the body, and often yawn when they go to work during the day.

At this time, the human body is like the boiler system of a steam train. There is not enough energy to generate enough power to propel the entire train. Therefore, symptoms such as cold limbs, fatigue, pale lips, diarrhea and night urine, cold back and knees are prone to occur. .

People with this physique can do some systemic aerobic exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and rope skipping.

The exercise does not need to be too intense, but it is necessary to move to the point where the whole body sweats slightly, which is the effective way to open the body circulation.

And strive for a balance in life and eating habits, you can take some warm ingredients in moderation, such as ginger, garlic, red dates, cinnamon, which can help promote circulation.

2. "Qi stagnation" with blood blockage

"Qi stagnation" type has cold hands and feet. This type may be caused by blood gas blockage, life stress, emotional tension, sleep disorders and other problems.

In comparison, although the hands and feet are not warm, they don't feel very afraid of the cold.

Du Yanjin said that the circulation of the body can be thought of as a highway. Some places are blocked and the flow of traffic is not smooth, so some places on the highway are congested and some places have no cars.

In other words, the qi and blood are stuck in the head, face and trunk, but the lower limbs and extremities tend to be cold.

At this time, it is recommended to start adjusting the living habits, go to bed early and get up early, eat less spicy and hot food, and develop hobbies or exercise habits to relieve stress.

Improving circulation can take in more omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial to the cardiovascular system, such as nuts and fish oil.

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3 strokes to promote blood circulation

Acupoint massage

selects Baihui on the head, Hegu and Quchi on the upper limbs, Zusanli on the lower limbs, Qihai and Guanyuan on the abdomen, Mingmen and Shenshu on the back, etc. Massage 5 times a day ~ 10 minutes, can help warm the body and promote blood circulation; in addition, in conjunction with traditional Chinese medicine to perform acupuncture on acupoints, it also helps to clear the meridians and activate collaterals, and promote blood circulation.

The dietary choice

should try to take in omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial to the cardiovascular system, such as nuts and fish oil.

Also take in more vitamin C, which contains antioxidant effects and can effectively improve blood circulation.

You can also eat germs, shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, walnuts, red meat, eggs and other foods containing niacin to provide the body with enough vitamin B3 and improve circulation.

Medicinal materials

to nourish yang-deficiency constitutions can be moderately tonic in winter. Use angelica, Chuanxiong and other medicinal materials that warm meridians and dredge collaterals, such as angelica ginger mutton soup or Shiquan ribs soup.

People with stagnant qi can take Sishen Decoction, which is a tonic, and Chinese medicine for promoting qi, such as Cyperus cyperi and tangerine peel.

Du Yanjin also reminded that everyone's constitution is different, and some medicines may interact with each other. It is recommended to consult a professional Chinese medicine doctor before choosing tonic Chinese medicines, so as not to make the supplements into the body, but to get hot and angry!

Du Yanjin, Physician of Minquan Maguang Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic.

(Provided by Ma Kuang Chinese Medicine Clinic)

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