It's not just the years that make people old, but also these 8 negative emotions!
Human beings live in this complex society, and it is inevitable that they will be troubled by all kinds of negative emotions. These negative emotions not only bring mental stress to people, but can also have a negative impact on physical health. As an experienced veteran TCM practitioner, I would like to introduce you to 8 common negative emotions through this article, and share some TCM conditioning methods to help you maintain your physical and mental health.
1. Anger: Anger is an emotion that can easily lead to poor blood circulation and poor qi. In TCM theory, anger is associated with the liver meridian, and excessive anger can lead to liver qi blockage, causing headaches, bitter mouth and other uncomfortable symptoms. At this time, we can regulate the liver meridians, and the common methods are to take famous prescriptions such as Bupleurum Shugan Soup, Pulse Seeking and Fuzheng Soup, etc., and it is also recommended to carry out appropriate exercises to calm anger by releasing negative energy in the body.
2. Anxiety: Anxiety is an emotion that makes people unable to calm down, which can easily lead to problems such as upset and insomnia. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, anxiety is mostly related to the exuberance of the heart, and this emotion can be alleviated by adjusting the heart fire. Commonly used Chinese herbs are Schisandra chinensis, Yuanzhi, etc., which can be chosen to stabilize mood. In addition, proper relaxation and adjusting the pace of life are also effective ways to relieve anxiety.
3. Sadness: Sadness is a feeling that makes people feel low and depressed. In TCM theory, grief is related to the lung meridians, and excessive grief can lead to a deficiency of lung qi, causing symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath. For sad emotions, the commonly used therapies in TCM include invigorating qi and nourishing yin, invigorating blood and removing blood stasis. Famous prescriptions include Angelica Buxue Soup, Liuwei Dihuang Pills, etc., which can help restore lung qi and relieve sadness.
4. Fear: Fear is a common negative emotion that can easily make people nervous and anxious. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, fear is mostly related to the kidney meridian, and the weakness of kidney qi will lead to the aggravation of symptoms such as chills and soreness in the waist and legs. In response to this emotion, the commonly used methods in traditional Chinese medicine include warming and replenishing the kidney and yang, invigorating qi and strengthening the surface, etc. You can choose to take Kidney Qi Pills, Siwu Tang and other medicines, as well as strengthen exercise appropriately to improve the body's resistance.
5. Stress: In modern society, people often face a variety of pressures, such as work pressure, life pressure, etc. Excessive stress can not only affect mental health, but it can also have adverse effects on the body. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, excessive stress can lead to a high level of heart fire, which can be relieved by regulating the heart fire. The commonly used methods of traditional Chinese medicine include clearing heat and reducing fire, nourishing yin and nourishing blood, etc., and you can choose to take famous prescriptions such as Tianwang Buxin Pill and Zuogui Pill, and it is also recommended to relieve stress through exercise, relaxation and other ways.
6. Restlessness: Restlessness is an emotion that makes it difficult to be quiet and concentrate. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, anxiety is mostly related to the exuberance of the heart, which can be alleviated by regulating the heart fire. Commonly used Chinese medicines are Coptis chinensis, Poria cocos, etc., which can be used to stabilize mood. In addition, proper relaxation and adjusting the pace of life are also effective ways to relieve anxiety.
7. Depression: Depression is a feeling of low and disappointed feelings. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, depression is mostly related to the lack of heart qi, and this emotion can be alleviated by adjusting the heart qi. Commonly used Chinese herbs include ginseng, astragalus, etc., which can be used to restore heart qi and relieve depression. In addition, proper exercise and communication with others are also effective ways to relieve depression.
8. Fatigue: Fatigue is an emotion that makes people feel physically exhausted and depressed. In TCM theory, fatigue is mostly related to the weakness of the spleen and stomach, which can be relieved by regulating the spleen and stomach. Commonly used Chinese medicines include ginseng, ginseng, etc., which can be used to increase physical strength and relieve symptoms of fatigue. In addition, maintaining a good routine and eating habits is also an important measure to prevent fatigue.
To sum up, negative emotions have a non-negligible impact on people's physical and mental health, and we should actively take measures to regulate emotions and maintain physical and mental health. TCM has a unique conditioning method, and we can choose the right prescription according to our situation to improve negative emotions. In addition, a reasonable lifestyle and a good attitude are also important factors in maintaining physical and mental health.
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Bibliography:
1. Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Clinical psychology of traditional Chinese medicine[M]. Shanghai Scientific and Technical Literature Press, 2015.
