2024May 1 -

Life in Chinese Medicine Episode 91 Food Regimen for Anxiety

2024May 1 -

With aromatic vegetables and sour ingredients,"Qi"Eliminate the stagnation of
"Qi"Improve the stagnation of the tour"Rational action"The representative of the food with "Aromatic vegetables"Are.
"Chrysanthemum", "Mitsuba", "Seri", "Celery", "Parsley"It is a vegetable with a refreshing aroma,
The essential oil components of the aroma have the function of improving the flow of qi and relieving stress.
However, if you leave it on the fire for too long, the important aroma components will be lost, so please add it to the end of the dish and heat it quickly.
Among fragrant vegetables"Celery"The leaves are said to have the effect of lowering blood pressure, and people with high blood pressure should use them in cooking without throwing away the leaves.
In addition, the hidden organs that control the flow of qi"Liver"In terms of the five flavors,"Sourness"becomes.
"Citrus fruits", "pickled plums", "black vinegar"Sour foods such as these can improve liver function and improve qi stagnation.

?>Let's remember and use ingredients that are effective for typical symptoms of qi stagnation
Even if you say that you have a stagnant constitution, the symptoms are wide-ranging.
Therefore, in the dietary regimen for qi stagnation, it is necessary to choose the ingredients to be used to some extent according to each symptom.
Basically, it is the same as "yin deficiency", and it cools the body's heat with "flat" and "cool" ingredients.
Especially people who are irritated and blushing should avoid foods with strong "pungent" or "hot" tastes.
Also, if you have a bloated stomach and have a lot of gas and burping, it is better not to eat a lot of "potatoes" and "beans" that are prone to gas.
For people with high blood pressure, we recommend "celery leaves" and "bitter melon", which have the effect of lowering blood pressure.
"Chrysanthemum" is effective for migraines, and "goji berries" are effective for eye fatigue.

?Tips for improving qi stagnation
(1) Use plenty of aromatic vegetables and finish without overcooking.
(2) Eat citrus fruits and other sour foods every day
(3) If you are irritable and angry, refrain from strong pungent foods and spices.
(4) If you have a lot of gas or burping, refrain from eating potatoes and beans.
(5) Drink tea with mint, jasmine, goji berries, chrysanthemums, turmeric, lavender, etc.

　If there is no improvement in "diet" or "lifestyle", please consult a doctor or acupuncturist as soon as possible and receive appropriate medical treatment and treatment.