2024May

Life of Chinese Medicine Episode 97 For Severe Headaches

Over-the-counter headache medications work well for sudden headaches that occur the day after drinking too much alcohol, when you have a meeting in a small room, or when you are nervous, but chronic headaches are troublesome.

This is determined by the difference in pain style.
For instance"Stagnation"People often complain of severe pain like tension."My head is pounding."etc.
I usually have a job that makes me nervous. It is often used in people who are nervous, nervous, and irritable.

Blood flow is stagnant「?Blood"The pain is relatively strong, like being stabbed with a needle.Tingling painhappens.
The pain tends to be stronger, especially at night.

The water flow is stagnant"Water poisoning"The person is heavy,Overcast painhappens.
It is characterized by relatively frequent occurrences on rainy or cloudy days. It is caused by the stagnation of the flow of qi, blood, and water.

The fundamental treatment for chronic headaches is to improve your constitution while receiving treatment with acupuncture and herbal medicine by regularly using foods that eliminate qi, blood, and water stagnation.

The Life of Chinese Medicine Episode 96 - Gallbladder and Liver

　"Five organs"Each has its own "six bowels".
"The heart of the liver is the gallbladder."The liver and gallbladder are connected by meridians and are two sides of the same coin.
"Courage"In modern medicine, it has a special function in addition to the function of the gallbladder, that is, the function of secreting bile.
That is"I control the decision"This is the work.
Judgment and decision of things"Courage"It is done by the function.
"Courage"If you are fulfilled, you will not be frightened or frightened by things.
"The work of gallbladder"If you are solid"The gall is sitting."It's a person.
Stress, overwork, chronic disease, aging, etc. make you less decisive or more frightened."Courage"is evidence that it is weak.

　"Liver and gallbladder"In relation to"Conspiracy" and "Decision"There is.
"Liver"is a general with wisdom and courage to think deeply about things and devise strategies.
"Courage"is an official who makes decisions based on fair and accurate judgment.
Is it like a relationship between the prime minister and bureaucrats?

　In the past, people felt that the liver and gallbladder were related to the human mind, thoughts, and emotions, in addition to anatomical functions such as detoxification and bile secretion.

Chinese medicine life People who are easily irritable like sour food?

　"Stagnation"I often feel like I like sour food.

　The "spring of the five organs" is "liver", "blue in color", and "sour in the five flavors".
Sour herbal medicines are included in herbal medicines that have the effect of suppressing excretion such as sweat, runny nose, and diarrhea, herbal medicines that reduce tension and improve insomnia, and herbal medicines that improve muscle tension.
In other words, sour foods have the function of stopping sweat, diarrhea, discharge, semen, etc., relieving tension, relieving stress, and relieving insomnia.
Foods with a sour taste include lemon, plum, mandarin orange, plum, daidai, grape, black vinegar, apricot, hawthorn, etc.,

　"Liver and spleen" are mutually exclusiveEating too much sour food will worsen the function of the gastrointestinal tract.
If the "liver function" is too high, the "spleen function" will decrease.Be careful as it can cause gastritis.

Life of Chinese Medicine Episode 94 - Umeboshi is Stuffed in My Chest

There are many cases where there is no abnormality in the throat or something is stuck in the throat, and even if it is examined at a medical institution, there is no abnormality.
Some people feel that there are seeds and finished products.

　Plum Nuclear EnergyMany of the causes are disturbances in the autonomic nervous system, and in traditional Chinese medicine,Disorder and disturbance of the "liver"It is often caused by this, so it is important to have a lifestyle that does not accumulate stress.

Stress is not only mental, but also lack of sleep, lack of exercise, accumulation of fatigue, and changes in temperature. By moving your body moderately on a daily basis, your blood circulation will improve and you will be less likely to get stuck.
Also, people who have difficulty waking up in the morning or those who tend to be anemicIf there is a lack of "blood", the function of "qi" is also weak.Even a little stress can easily cause qi and blood stagnation.
Think about your daily nutritional balance and lead a regular lifestyle.

Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment is performed for the purpose of "improving the flow of qi" and "removing phlegm".
While reviewing your daily life, don't hold on to your problems and consult a doctor or acupuncturist.

Life in Chinese Medicine Episode 93 Meniere's Disease and Acupuncture

Causes and symptoms of Meniere's disease

WobberryMeniere's diseaseis a disease in which excess water accumulates in the semicircular canals in the inner ear and control the balance of the body, causing the body to become unsteady, rotational dizziness, tinnitus, and shaky vision.

Meniere's disease in Chinese medicine(Traditional Chinese Medicine)To improve it, strengthen the function of the kidneys to improve the circulation of water in the body and improve urine production."Nourishing the kidneys and diluting water(Hojinrisui)We will improve symptoms and improve our constitution.

◎ Strengthens the kidneys

The semicircular canal in the inner ear of the kidney is the lateral line, which is a balancing organ that was originally suitable for the age of fish by human ancestors in the process of human evolution.(Streaky organs on both sides of the body of fish)It is thought that dizziness and tinnitus are caused by excessive accumulation of water in the fishbowl.
Therefore, in Chinese medicine, it is one of the five organs, which is the center of movement that controls the body's water"Kidney(Dust)』We will strengthen it.

In your daily life, refrain from eating too much salt and sweetness, and when symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, hearing loss, and tinnitus are relieved, incorporate exercise such as walking into your life to strengthen your physical strength.

Networking events with friends

On May 12th, thanks to the kindness of Mukai Electric, we held an exchange meeting with friends from the Nagoya City Central Ethics Corporation Association and fellow workers from Vietnam, and we enjoyed it with our daughter's family.

The word "ethics" means "circle of people" and "friends" combined from "i" and "lun", which is a combination of "i" and "lun".
And by attaching "reason" to it, ethics means "the principle to be protected among friends and the community", in other words, "a good way of life in society".

I learned various lessons from my friends who were studying what "a good way of life in society" is, and my daughter's family was happy and eager to feed tomorrow.

Life in Chinese Medicine Episode 92 Acupuncture and Acupuncture

For a long time, it was difficult at night and I couldn't stop crying at night.
Grandmothers cry more than others"Scabies bug"There is.

There are many people who are having trouble with children who cry or pull at night even though there is no cause.
The current situation is that not only parents but also siblings are in trouble, such as not getting enough sleep, walking outside on their backs.
It's not that there is no cause, but a little wet diaper, a stiff arm, and various inconveniences for the baby.
Babies who are sensitive to stress are born
"Stagnation"I guess it's a constitution.
It is thought that the body is full of qi and reacts sensitively to the slightest stress.
Even when they grow up, they may clash with their parents or cause problems in the family.
It seems that they often bring the outlet to the closest home to vent excess emotions.

"Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment" is effective for children with "scabies".
It is recommended that mothers and children wear the same clothes so that mothers can also receive the treatment with their children.
Parents who are raising such children also need to relieve stress.

Life in Chinese Medicine Episode 91 Food Regimen for Anxiety

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.

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