In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, qi and blood are regarded as an important material basis for maintaining the vital activities of the human body, especially for women, qi and blood are the key to health. However, modern women are often subjected to heavy work pressure, irregular daily routines and mental anxiety, which can lead to a lack of qi and blood, which in turn can lead to a series of physical discomforts. I once met a patient named Xiaoli, who was a successful working woman. Every time she came to the clinic, she always complained of fatigue, menstrual irregularities, insomnia and other problems. After detailed inquiries and examinations, I found that Xiaoli was in a state of qi and blood deficiency. Xiaoli's situation is not uncommon, and in my outpatient clinic, I often encounter female patients like her who are short of qi and blood due to their busy lives and high mental pressure. Therefore, through this article, I would like to share some simple and practical ways to nourish qi and blood, so as to help more female friends improve the problem of lack of qi and blood and enjoy a healthy and happy life.
A common symptom of qi and blood deficiency
Fatigue and fatigue: Lack of qi and blood will lead to insufficient energy supply to the body, which is manifested as overall physical exhaustion, easy to feel fatigue and weakness, and it is difficult to recover energy even after resting. Dizziness: Due to the lack of qi and blood, the blood supply to the brain is insufficient, and symptoms such as dizziness, dizziness, and blurred vision often occur, especially after getting up or exercising violently. Menstrual irregularities: Qi and blood deficiency often leads to low menstrual flow, light color, and even amenorrhea, accompanied by soreness in the waist and knees, paleness, etc., and in severe cases, menorrhagia may occur. Heart palpitations and insomnia: When qi and blood are insufficient, the blood supply to the heart is insufficient, and symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and insomnia are prone to occur, affecting sleep quality and mental health. Easy to catch a cold: The weakness of qi and blood makes the body's resistance decrease, and it is easy to feel the evil qi of the outside world, which is manifested as symptoms such as easy colds and repeated fevers. If these symptoms appear, they should be paid attention to in time, adjust diet, work and rest habits, and properly regulate to improve the condition of qi and blood deficiency.
The cause of qi and blood deficiency
Improper diet: long-term partial consumption of cold and cold products, such as raw and cold food, cold drinks, etc., can damage the spleen and stomach, resulting in abnormal circulation of qi and blood. Poor mood: Long-term emotional depression, excessive worry, or mood swings will affect the flow of qi and blood in the internal organs, resulting in insufficient qi and blood. Lack of exercise: long-term sedentary and lack of proper exercise lead to poor flow of qi and blood, and it is easy to form qi stagnation and blood stasis. Liver and kidney insufficiency: The liver is mainly drained, the kidney is mainly stored in essence, and the liver and kidney are dysfunctional, which can easily lead to insufficient qi and blood. External wind, cold, dampness, and evil: The external sense of the six evil qi, which does not heal for a long time, can hurt the righteous qi and lead to a lack of qi and blood. Age factor: With the increase of age, the flow of qi and blood in the human body gradually weakens, and if you do not pay attention to recuperation, it is easy to lead to qi and blood deficiency. To sum up, the causes of qi and blood deficiency are closely related to modern people's lifestyle, eating habits, emotional regulation, etc., so we should pay attention to adjusting these aspects in daily life to maintain physical and mental health.
A way to nourish qi and blood
Adjust your diet and eat more blood-nourishing foods: Red dates, longan meat, black rice and other foods are beneficial to replenish qi and blood, and can be added to your daily diet in moderation. Eat less cold food: Cold foods such as cold drinks and raw and cold fruits can damage the spleen and stomach and affect the flow of qi and blood, so excessive consumption should be avoided.
Good work and rest habits
Get enough sleep: Between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. is the time when your blood is most active, and getting enough sleep during this time can help replenish your blood. Regular work and rest: Maintaining a regular work and rest time helps the normal operation of various body systems. Avoid overwork: Moderate exercise can help strengthen your physique, but overwork can damage qi and blood, so you should pay attention to moderate rest.
Regulate your mood
Learn to relax yourself: Long-term tension and anxiety will deplete qi and blood, so you can relax your mind through music, reading, etc. Avoid long-term suppression of emotions: Confide in and release emotions in a timely manner, and maintain emotional stability will help regulate qi and blood. Through the above methods, it can help female friends regulate qi and blood, improve various discomforts caused by qi and blood deficiency, and maintain good health.