For the elderly, brain aging is an irresistible natural law. For example, the elderly often suffer from memory loss, decline in professional skills, clumsiness, dizziness, insomnia and mild decline in various senses. . There is still a lack of effective and reliable methods to prevent brain aging, but diligent use of the brain, smoothing the heart, and smart exercise can delay brain aging and play a certain positive role in preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that although Alzheimer’s disease is located in the brain, the root cause is dysfunction of the heart, spleen, kidneys and other organs, especially the kidneys. The brain is the sea of ??marrow, and the kidneys store essence, govern bones, and generate marrow. If the essence in the kidney is sufficient, the marrow sea will be biochemically active and the brain will be strong. As the human body ages, kidney essence continues to weaken, resulting in weakened brain power and confusion and forgetfulness. "The heart is the official organ of the monarch, and the gods come from Yan", which means that human memory, cognition, emotion and language are dominated by the heart. "The spleen stores the mind" means that thinking and memory are based on qi and blood. Therefore, if the spleen and stomach are healthy and the qi and blood are abundant, the memory will be strong and the thinking will be quick; otherwise, the memory will be reduced and the thinking will be slow. Therefore, Alzheimer's disease is closely related to the heart, spleen, and kidneys. Treatment should not only treat the brain, but also treat the root cause of the disease. Treatment methods such as tonifying the kidney and replenishing essence, strengthening the spleen and resolving phlegm, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, soothing the liver and regulating qi, clearing away heat and purging fire, and activating blood circulation and unblocking collaterals are often used.
Long-term research has proven that the factors causing this disease are closely related to people’s daily lifestyle. Therefore, preventing Alzheimer’s disease should start from daily life. For example, you should develop good eating habits, rest habits, and brain-using habits, and try to avoid suffering from some chronic diseases, including high blood pressure and diabetes. You should also control blood lipids and avoid brain trauma. At the same time, you must keep your mood comfortable and avoid excessive stress.
Comprehensive preventive and therapeutic measures can generally be used for patients with Alzheimer's disease, including drug therapy, dietary therapy, physical therapy, emotional therapy, entertainment therapy, etc. The specific methods are very rich and should be tailored to the individual and the time. . Drug therapy mainly refers to taking anti-aging, intelligence-boosting and brain-boosting products, such as Liuwei Rehmannia Pills, Bawei Rehmannia Pills and other products. Diet therapy can be supplemented with yam poria cake, walnuts, sesame seeds, Polygonum multiflorum, hawthorn soup, etc., but it must be under the guidance of a doctor. Apply the right amount at the right time and do not abuse it. Sports therapy refers to insisting on appropriate exercise and participating in outdoor activities, such as qigong, Tai Chi, senior ballroom dancing or simple and interesting group activities, to maintain physical and mental health. Emotional therapy and entertainment therapy have a wide range of content, including listening to the radio, listening to music, watching TV, frequent conversations with old friends and colleagues, and recovery training for language and limb dysfunction, all of which can help prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Adhering to the three methods of traditional Chinese medicine on a daily basis can also prevent Alzheimer’s disease. One is moxibustion on the top of the head. Light one end of the moxa stick and place it 5 to 8 cm above the Baihui point (in the middle of the head) for warm moxibustion for 10 minutes each time, once a day. Moxibustion on the Baihui point has the effect of awakening the brain and resuscitating the mind, enhancing memory, improving the sensitivity of the brain, and keeping Alzheimer's disease at bay. The second is to pinch the instep. Use the thumb of one hand to pinch the Taichong point on the same side (the depression in front of the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones on the back of the foot) with enough force to feel a slight pain. 3 minutes each time, then switch hands, 2 times a day. Pinching the Taichong point can reduce acetylcholinesterase in the brain, increase acetylcholine secretion, improve the brain's spatial position perception, and delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The third is to rub the back of your hands. Use the thumb of one hand to massage the Hegu point of the other hand (between the first and second metacarpal bones on the back of the hand, approximately level with the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone), with enough intensity to feel slight pain, for 3 minutes each time, and then switch to Manual operation, once a day. Massaging this point can enhance brain sensitivity.