Blood is the lifeblood

Chapter 6 Qi and Blood Disorders Cause All Diseases——Most Diseases Are Caused by Qi and Blood Disorders (2)
Xiao Huang is 27 years old this year, but has a history of insomnia for several years.Ever since her first love failed in her sophomore year of university, she bid farewell to the sweet dreamland, and went crazy every night.Later, due to the pressure of employment, work, and life, the degree of insomnia continued unabated.Now, she is prematurely aging, with wrinkles and freckles creeping up her face early, her hair falling out badly, and her complexion dull.

For this reason, Xiao Huang has seen many doctors.Western medicine said that she had an endocrine disorder. She underwent B-ultrasound and gynecological examinations. The doctor said there was nothing wrong with her, and prescribed birth control pills for her, saying that this could regulate endocrine.After taking it, menstruation is relatively normal, but what follows is breast tenderness and spots on the face.So she went to see a Chinese medicine doctor again. Maybe the doctor didn't identify the root cause of her disease, and the medicine she took didn't have a good effect, so she simply stopped taking it.

By chance, Xiao Huang saw in a health book a traditional Chinese medicine prescription for women's beauty called "Honggui Geng", saying that taking this prescription can regulate women's qi and blood, making women look like peach blossoms.Xiao Huang tried to make it. Seven or eight red dates were pitted, 5-7 longan meat, two or three slices of ginger, and an appropriate amount of brown sugar. Put them together in a large bowl of water and boiled for ten minutes. After cooling down slightly, pour them into a blender Make a paste and insist on drinking a bowl every night.

After a few weeks, not only did she "change her complexion drastically", she became rosy, and her insomnia problem was also resolved. She fell asleep quickly and soundly, and felt refreshed after waking up, the pleasure of waking up after getting enough sleep Xiao Huang was very excited.You know, she hasn't experienced this feeling for many years.

We know that Miss Huang originally tried "Red Osmanthus Soup" for the purpose of nourishing blood and beautifying her skin. Why did she get such unexpected gains?
This is because, according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Xiao Huang is a typical type of insomnia caused by lack of energy. This kind of people often sleep restlessly, seem to sleep all night, often have nightmares, lack of energy during the day, forgetfulness, lack of concentration, and may be accompanied by palpitations. embolism.In terms of treatment, it mainly focuses on nourishing essence, nourishing blood and calming the nerves, while the jujube in "Honggui Geng" nourishes blood, longan nourishes qi, and brown sugar and ginger generate heat to regulate camp, which fully meets Xiaohuang's pathological needs.Insist on taking it, the qi and blood are supplemented, the yin and yang are balanced, and the sleep is naturally good.

In terms of the types of insomnia, besides the deficiency of nutrient qi suffered by Miss Huang, there are also the following types. In terms of treatment, different qi and blood conditioning measures should be taken according to different symptoms.

(1) Liver depression and qi stagnation type.Such symptoms include difficulty in falling asleep, lying in bed at night, tossing and turning, depression during the day, distending pain in the chest and hypochondrium, unfixed pain, nausea and abdominal distension, and frequent belching.In terms of treatment, it is mainly to soothe the liver, relieve stagnation and calm the nerves, and also pay attention to nourishing the spirit, eliminating worries and tension.

(2) The type of nourishing blood and accumulating heat.The clinical manifestations are early awakening, and then drowsiness until dawn, often accompanied by dry throat and less fluid, five upset fever, night sweats, acne on the cheeks, or tremors in the hands and feet.The treatment principle is to clear the camp, cool the blood and calm the mind.You can massage Neiguan, Shenmen, Sishencong, Houxi and other acupoints.

(3) Spleen-stomach disharmony type.Restless sleep at night, sometimes waking up during sleep, dreamy, greasy mouth, light mouth, anorexia, epigastric discomfort, and irregular stool.The principle of treatment is to harmonize the stomach, invigorate the spleen and calm the nerves.

(4) Exuberant type.Such people often stay up all night, and also experience symptoms such as head swelling, red eyes, dry and bitter mouth, upset and irritable, dry stool, and red urine.The principle of treatment is mainly to clear away heat, remove fire and calm the nerves.

In short, in the treatment of insomnia, we should pay attention to syndrome differentiation and treatment, and we can use traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and diet to regulate the level of Qi and blood within a healthy range.Experts suggest that elderly patients who are weak and difficult to fall asleep can use warm packs to heat the acupuncture points near the navel, such as Qihai point, Guanyuan point, etc.; keep the soles of the feet warm when it is cold, and apply heat to the Yongquan point on the soles of the feet .You can also soak your feet in hot water for a few minutes one hour before going to bed to help you fall asleep.

For office workers with insomnia and high work pressure, especially for those who often use computers, have dry eyes, dizziness and brain swelling, you can use 4.5 grams of roses, 6 grams of wild jujube kernels, 3 grams of medlar, 1.5 grams each of Prunella vulgaris and licorice, 3 grams of chrysanthemum, boiled in water instead of tea.For those who are emotionally unstable and feel tired and weak, you can use 6 grams of roses, 6 grams each of roasted licorice, astragalus, jujube kernels, 12 red dates, and [-] grams of floating wheat, and drink it with boiled water instead of tea.

Hemorrhoids are actually a "blood syndrome"

[Qi and Blood Health Sutra] Qi and blood run throughout the whole body, and the anus and rectum also rely on the continuous movement of Qi and blood to obtain subtle substances.Once qi and blood fall down, gather in the anus, and stay stagnant, the conflict becomes hemorrhoids.

Since humans have been walking upright, hemorrhoids seem to be inseparable from us.As early as the Xia and Shang dynasties, there were records about hemorrhoids.Especially in today's tense life, the incidence of hemorrhoids is even more alarming.According to the census data in my country, nearly 60% of adults suffer from anorectal diseases, 88% of which are hemorrhoids, which is quite similar to the folk saying that nine out of ten people suffer from hemorrhoids.

The main manifestations of hemorrhoids are: severe pain at the beginning, inconvenient walking, restlessness, anal itching, blood in the stool, falling or foreign body sensation, etc., which bring great inconvenience to people's work and life.It is said that the great Napoleon was defeated by hemorrhoids.

Napoleon was not only well-read and knowledgeable, but also had a strong physique, rich imagination, indomitable spirit, extraordinary wisdom and excellent leadership.

However, on the battlefield of Waterloo, all this was wiped out.An obvious fact is that the French army commanded by Napoleon far surpassed the British-Prussian allied forces in terms of strength, morale, and weaponry. Napoleon himself thought: "Victory belongs to me." However, he was completely defeated. .Why is this?

Facing the incredible Battle of Waterloo, historians and military scientists are constantly looking for various internal reasons and analyzing the so-called truths of various failures.However, in addition to the various reasons cited by experts, there is another important reason for Napoleon's defeat in the Battle of Waterloo that has not been mentioned, and that is his hemorrhoid attack.

According to reliable historical records, Napoleon was physically and mentally exhausted due to successive years of fighting, and suffered from increasingly serious hemorrhoids and cystitis.The day before the Battle of Waterloo, there was heavy rain. Napoleon, who was nearly fifty years old, faced a decisive battle and had to ride his horse continuously in the mud, which finally led to the recurrence of hemorrhoids and even anal fissure.Therefore, at the decisive battle the next day, this great strategist could no longer watch the battle situation and troops, let alone lead the soldiers to charge into battle.Hemorrhoids ruthlessly and firmly controlled Napoleon in this way, making him unable to do what he wanted, and also making the French army lose every good opportunity to counterattack, thus completely burying Napoleon's genius military command ability.

So, how do hemorrhoids form?

The formation of hemorrhoids is related to Qi and blood.Qi and blood are the source of life for the human body. It runs throughout the whole body and is everywhere. The anus and rectum also depend on the continuous movement of Qi and blood to obtain subtle substances.The pathogenesis of hemorrhoids is mainly due to the deficiency of viscera and viscera, and the decline of qi and blood. "Danxi Heart Method" pointed out: "The hemorrhoids are all due to the deficiency of the internal organs, so that the qi and blood fall down, gather in the anus, stay stagnant and persist, and the conflict is hemorrhoids."

The etiology of hemorrhoids has been said as early as in the "Internal Classics" that "because of satiety, the tendons and veins are disintegrated, and intestinal addiction is hemorrhoids". The tendons and pulses belong to different viscera and have different functions. , is a partial representation of the whole. "Surgery Authentic" said: "The blood stagnated by the turbidity flows into the anus, and it can cause hemorrhoids." The above records all show that the occurrence of hemorrhoids is caused by the poor circulation of Qi and blood, and the accumulation of blood in the anus.Even from the standpoint of western medicine, the shadow of qi and blood can be seen in the cause of hemorrhoids.Western medicine believes that hemorrhoids are soft lumps formed by varicose blood vessels in the lower rectum and anal margin. The anorectum is located under the trunk of the human body, and the rectal vein has no valves. It is difficult for the vein to return upward. The hemorrhoidal vein passes upward at different heights. The muscular layer of the rectum is affected by the oppression of feces and abdominal pressure, causing blood stasis and vein expansion to produce hemorrhoids.Modern hematology believes that blood stasis is material. Because of the different ways and causes of blood stasis in hemorrhoids, its types can be divided into visible stasis and invisible stasis.These are all related to Qi and blood in traditional Chinese medicine.What they have in common is that hemorrhoids are caused by blood stasis and circulatory disturbance.Due to blood stasis, the anorectal area often cannot get blood nutrition, and blood deficiency will inevitably occur. On the contrary, blood deficiency can lead to blood stasis due to weak circulation, and deficiency and deficiency are mutually causal.Due to blood deficiency, the internal hemorrhoids are prolapsed and incarcerated, resulting in swelling and pain.

That being the case, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis is the fundamental way to treat hemorrhoids.However, the symptoms of blood stasis often do not exist alone, but wind, heat, dryness and dampness combined, resulting in blood stasis and turbid Qi accumulating in the anorectum. "Health Treasure Book" said: "The large intestine is wet, and the pain is wind. The stool is dry, and the disease is also affected by fire evil. Get rid of these four." Wind-heat and dampness are the causes Blood stasis and turbid Qi accumulate at the root of the large intestine.Therefore, in the selection of medicinal flavors, the cause of the disease should be considered, and the formula for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis should be formed according to the cause of the disease for comprehensive treatment.

Patients with hemorrhoids are prone to anal fissures due to pathological changes in the local skin, mucous membranes, and blood vessels, if they do not pay attention to protection.Therefore, patients with hemorrhoids should pay attention to the "five essentials" in the process of health care:
One must have a reasonable diet.Patients with hemorrhoids should eat less or try not to eat spicy and irritating food.Eat more vegetables and fruits, drink more boiled water or drinks with a laxative effect, and those with intractable constipation can use senna leaves to soak in water instead of tea.After hemorrhoid surgery, patients should have a light diet, eat less greasy, heavy or fried food, do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, whether it is rice wine, white wine, or beer, are taboos.It is best to eat regularly and quantitatively, and avoid overeating and uneven hunger and fullness to prevent gastrointestinal disorders.

Second, we must develop good bowel habits, keep the stool unobstructed, and prevent constipation or diarrhea.The time for defecation should not be too long, and the bad habit of reading books and newspapers while defecating should be changed.Wash the anus with warm salt water after defecation to improve local blood circulation. In addition, to prevent hemorrhoids, it is recommended to sit on the toilet, because squatting defecation posture can easily induce hemorrhoids and even prolapse of the anus.

Third, exercise properly and pay attention to changing the body position.In addition to general physical exercises such as exercises and boxing, it is also necessary to strengthen local functional exercises, such as anal contraction exercise, also known as "levator ani", that is, to self-adjust the sphincter, contract and relax the anus, one retracts and one releases. 50 times, about 3 minutes, once or twice a day, can be done anytime, anywhere.People who have been engaged in sedentary, standing, and squatting jobs for a long time should change their body positions appropriately, exercise their lower limbs and buttocks muscles regularly, and strive for moderate work and rest, and appropriate movement and stillness.

Fourth, pay attention to anal hygiene.The anus is unclean, which can easily cause local inflammation and edema, leading to aggravation of the condition and increasing the pain of the patient.Patients should pay attention: do not wipe the anus with unclean or too rough toilet paper after defecation; pay attention to wash the lower body frequently and change underwear frequently; wear cotton underwear to facilitate ventilation and absorb local secretions; sitz bath and fumigation of the anus are effective The prevention method is to clean the anus and improve local blood circulation. Patients with hemorrhoids should often fumigate and wash the anus with hot water and take a hip bath.

Fifth, the primary disease should be treated in time.Patients suffering from high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, liver cirrhosis, heart disease, abdominal tumors, etc. who are prone to hemorrhoids should treat the primary disease in time to avoid making the disease worse.

Hyperlipidemia is because the sea of ​​blood is "freezing"

[Qi Xue Yang Sheng Jing] The so-called hyperlipidemia is actually just a problem in the process of converting blood lipids into energy. The result is that the fat continues to be stored, but the energy cannot be fully utilized, which "adds obstacles" to the transportation of qi and blood. , resulting in the proliferation of diseases.Only by improving the application efficiency of grease can the problem be effectively solved.The key to solving the problem lies in how to spread righteousness.

Modern people generally have a fear of blood lipids. Talking about blood lipids, they think blood lipids are a bad thing. In fact, blood lipids are an important substance in the human body. They have many very important functions, but they cannot exceed a certain amount.If there is too much blood lipid, it is easy to cause "thick blood", just like snowflakes floating around slowly accumulating, making the inner diameter of the blood vessel wall smaller, causing stasis, and gradually forming small plaques (what we often call "atherosclerosis") ").These "plaques" increase and enlarge, gradually blocking blood vessels, slowing down blood flow, and in severe cases, blood flow is interrupted.If this happens in the heart, it will cause coronary heart disease; if it happens in the brain, it will cause stroke; if it blocks the fundus blood vessels, it will lead to vision loss and blindness; if it happens in the kidney, it will cause renal arteriosclerosis and renal failure ;Occurs in the lower extremities, there will be limb necrosis, ulceration and so on.In addition, hyperlipidemia can cause high blood pressure, induce gallstones, pancreatitis, aggravate hepatitis, and lead to diseases such as male sexual dysfunction and senile dementia.Newest research discovers, hyperlipidemia may be relevant with the pathogenesis of cancer.

So where should we start to treat hyperlipidemia clinically?People usually think that high blood lipids mean that the intake of fat is higher than the body needs, as long as the diet is controlled, eating less or even not eating fat is enough, but is this really the case?
Mr. Li is 46 years old this year. He is a patient with hyperlipidemia. He has taken a lot of medicine and a very strict diet. , I lost weight, and I lost weight, but my blood fat still couldn't drop.

Mr. Li was very confused. Why is his hyperlipidemia so stubborn?Is there really no cure?
The reason why this gentleman failed in lowering blood fat is because he did not really find out the cause of high blood fat, so he will undoubtedly fail.Although the formation of hyperlipidemia has a certain relationship with food, the decisive factor is not these foods, but is determined by the ability of the liver, the chemical factory of the human body, to process fat.

In real life, I don’t know if you have noticed such a phenomenon. Some people usually eat a lot of high-fat food, but their blood lipids are normal; while some people, especially the elderly, rarely eat meat. Mainly, but blood lipids are still high.In addition, even if a family eats the same meal, some people have high blood lipids, while others have normal blood lipids.All this shows that diet is not the main cause of hyperlipidemia. Hyperlipidemia is related to liver, qi and blood.

When a person is young, due to the sufficient blood supply, the weight and volume of the liver is the heaviest and largest in life. During this period, the liver is also in the best working condition and has a strong working capacity.Therefore, even if you eat more high-fat food at this time, the liver can turn all the food it eats into energy to nourish various organs.When the functions of various organs are functioning normally, the human body is healthy.

With the growth of age, the body begins to degenerate, and the blood supply to the liver decreases at a rate of about 1% every year. The weight and volume of the liver become lighter and smaller as the blood supply continues to decrease. With the shrinkage of the liver, All the functions of the liver are naturally weakened.It used to be okay to digest a catty of meat, but now it is too much to digest six taels, and it used to be able to drink a catty of wine, but now it is drunk after drinking seven taels.Metabolism is poor, blood lipids will be high.When the blood supply to the liver is reduced, the ability to secrete bile is weakened, the ability to digest food and fat is reduced, the fat cannot be completely metabolized, and the accumulation of fat in the liver forms fatty liver, which intensifies the blockage of blood vessels. Such a "rich man's disease".

Of course, in addition to age reasons, elevated blood lipids are also related to lifestyle, such as:

1. Mental stimulation
Thinking hurts the spleen, the spleen loses its function, or depression and anger hurt the liver, the liver loses its structure, the movement of Qi is not smooth, the transportation and distribution of ointment and fat are abnormal, and blood lipids rise.

2. Hi quiet and less active
Preferring to be quiet and less active, or naturally prefer to be quiet, sleepy and less active; or due to occupational work constraints, sitting at a desk all day long, sitting more and walking less, the body's Qi mechanism will not be smooth, and Qi stagnation will be unfavorable for body fluid infusion.The conversion and utilization of ointment is not enough, so that more is produced and less is used, and it is deposited in the body and soaked in the blood, so blood lipids rise.

3. Physical endowment

Parents are obese, fat since childhood, and after adulthood, the body will become more plump, but Yang Qi is often insufficient, the transfusion of body fluids and fats is slow, and there is too much stasis in the blood.Or ferritic yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity, fat turns into blood stasis, dissolves into blood, and blood fat rises.

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