In the daily life of a young white-collar worker, Xiao Wang, he often habitually sits in the office for a long time to work, almost all day. His colleague Xiao Li said to him: "Xiao Wang, it's not good for your health to sit for a long time like this every day." ”
Xiao Wang understands this truth in his heart, but he feels that he is too busy with work to take care of it. However, lately he has often felt numbness in his legs, especially after work, and it is more noticeable when he stands up.
- Xiao Wang's friend Xiao Zhang asked him to go out for a walk, Xiao Wang frowned and said, "I'm too busy to have time." Xiao Zhang saw his troubles and said with a smile: "Although work is important, you should also pay attention to your body, sitting for a long time is not conducive to vascular health." ”
Xiao Wang realized that his body was already sending warning signals. So, he decided to adjust his work habits and get up and move every once in a while to avoid staying in the same position for long periods of time. At the same time, he also started to go out for a walk every night to relax and get more physical activity.
After a few weeks, Xiao Wang noticed that his leg numbness had improved significantly and he felt better in his mental state. He said to Xiao Zhang: "Thank you for the reminder, I will now pay attention to activities every day and maintain good blood vessel health." ”
01 Whether the blood vessels are good or not, these parts of the body "can speak"!
Eye:
Hemangiomas: Abnormal growth of blood vessels in the fundus may lead to fundus hemangiomas, which can be a sign of vascular problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
Vascular changes: Marked thickening of blood vessels in the fundus may be an early sign of arteriosclerosis and should be a cause for alarm.
Skin:
Melasma: Melasma on the skin, especially in areas exposed to the sun, may be caused by poor blood circulation and warn of abnormalities in the body's vascular condition.
Dry peeling: Vascular problems can cause the skin to lose moisture, become dry, or even peel.
Fingernail:
Striations and depressions: Striations or depressions in the nails can be a sign of ischemia, malnutrition, or other vascular problems.
Black lines: The appearance of black lines on the nails can be melanin deposition or bleeding due to a problem with the blood vessels.
Extremities:
A feeling of coldness or numbness: The extremities often feel cold or numb, which can be caused by poor blood flow, which can be one of the symptoms of vascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis.
Varicose veins: Varicose veins of the lower extremities are a common manifestation of vascular problems, especially for people who stand for long periods of time.
These "body signals" are a reflection of the health of our body's blood vessels, and we should pay attention to these signals in our daily life and take timely measures to maintain good blood vessel health.
02 TCM health advice
First of all, pay attention to maintaining good living habits. Sitting in the same position for a long time can lead to poor blood circulation, so TCM recommends that we exercise our bodies at the right time to avoid sitting for long periods of time. Stand up and move and do simple stretching exercises can effectively promote blood circulation.
Secondly, pay attention to dietary conditioning. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of diet for vascular health. It is recommended that we eat less high-salt, high-fat foods, consume more vegetables and fruits, and maintain a balanced diet, which helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol and maintain the health of blood vessels.
In addition, TCM also emphasizes the impact of emotion regulation on vascular health. Emotional stress and anxiety can cause blood vessels to constrict, affecting blood circulation.
Therefore, maintaining a happy and positive mood is an important part of maintaining vascular health. Laughter is good for life, relaxes the mood, helps to promote blood circulation, and maintains the smoothness of blood vessels.