How does traditional Chinese medicine treat hypertension? Differentiation of symptoms and personalized treatment are key, along with emphasis on daily regulation.
With the arrival of summer, many hypertension patients may feel relieved, thinking that blood pressure tends to be lower during this season, leading to a lax approach in managing hypertension in daily life. This practice is actually incorrect, and it is important to remind everyone that even in summer when blood pressure is relatively lower, hypertension patients should still take precautions in their daily routines to prevent a further increase in blood pressure.
How does traditional Chinese medicine treat hypertension? The key is differentiation of symptoms and personalized treatment.
In the treatment of hypertension, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the differentiation of symptoms and personalized treatment. Chinese medicine believes that hypertension is related to factors such as wind, fire, phlegm, and deficiency. For instance, when hypertension patients experience bouts of dizziness, it is considered as the influence of wind in Chinese medicine. Hypertension patients often feel dry mouth and bitterness, which are manifestations of excessive liver yang and fire. Obesity is also associated with hypertension, as overweight individuals tend to have phlegm according to Chinese medicine. Additionally, older individuals are more prone to hypertension due to arterial hardening, resulting in poor blood circulation, which is considered a deficiency. Therefore, for diagnosed hypertension patients, following the principles of symptom differentiation is essential. Tailoring treatment based on individual manifestations leads to more effective outcomes.
Hypertension patients should also pay attention to daily regulation.
In addition to using traditional Chinese medicine and Western antihypertensive drugs, incorporating certain lifestyle adjustments in daily life can contribute to better treatment outcomes for hypertension. These adjustments can be tailored based on individual circumstances:
- Individuals with a diet high in fat and sweetness should change their eating habits to focus on a lighter diet.
- Those who lack regular physical exercise should increase their activity level, engaging in moderate physical activity to promote blood circulation, flexibility, and mental well-being.
- Overweight individuals should work towards weight reduction. Those with excessive salt intake should limit their salt consumption. Individuals with a tendency for alcohol consumption should control their alcohol intake. Those experiencing significant emotional fluctuations should stabilize their emotions.
- Patients with hypertension combined with other conditions that may contribute to high blood pressure should actively treat those underlying conditions.
In summary, hypertension patients should maintain a regular daily routine, avoid excessive exertion, avoid extreme temperatures in both winter and summer, conserve energy, practice moderation in sexual activities, maintain emotional well-being, and adopt a diet that is light and not excessively salty. Following these guidelines can help better control blood pressure.
