What are the methods of caring for arteriosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is common in older people because it is a disease that shows the aging process. If it is not treated, it will disrupt the blood circulation of important organs of the human body, thus destroying the immune system and accelerating the aging process. So how to care for arteriosclerosis? Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge in this area.

(1) Diet therapy:

① Reduce fat intake: Eat less fried foods with high saturated fatty acids and foods containing high cholesterol, such as shrimp, liver, kidney and other offal, egg yolk, etc. It is recommended to eat fish at least twice a week. Seafood such as kelp, sea fish, jellyfish, mussels, seaweed, etc. are rich in iodine, iron, calcium, selenium, protein and unsaturated fatty acids. They are recognized as brain nutrients and blood thinners, and have the effect of lowering cholesterol and preventing arteriosclerosis.

② Limit daily salt intake to less than 5 grams. Do not eat or eat less sweets, cream, candy or sour drinks. Eat more whole grain black bread, brown rice, as well as broad beans, peas, carrots, green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits, peaches, pears, apples (preferably with skin), which contain all the nutrients needed by the human body. It provides all the calories a person needs without raising blood cholesterol.

③ Eat on time and do not eat snacks between meals. If you must eat, you can have apples, raw carrots, biscuits or other foods that do not provide fat.

(2) Do not smoke and prevent passive smoking: Tobacco poisons cardiovascular endothelial cells and damages the function of the endothelial system. It can cause myocardial hypertrophy and thickening, affect normal contraction and relaxation movements, and cause a decrease in "good" blood lipids HDL.

(3) Maintain a moderate amount of physical activity. The amount of physical activity should be determined according to the original physical condition and should be gradual. It is not advisable to force yourself to do strenuous exercise. It is best to maintain at least 30 minutes of activity every day. It can be completed in one go or divided into three sessions, 10 minutes each time. Depending on individual conditions, you can do rope skipping, health exercises, Tai Chi, cycling, walking, trimming flowers and grass, mopping the floor, doing housework, etc.

(4) Releasing repressed or nervous emotions: Chronic depression or persistent tension can stimulate the sympathetic nerves, which can easily lead to rapid heartbeat, vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure, and reduced blood flow. Relax your body and mind, and don't let heavy worries bother you and tie your mind up. Good and sufficient sleep can slow down breathing and heartbeat, which is a self-protection measure of the heart.

① Common foods that prevent arteriosclerosis

Corn, oats, soybeans, sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, eggplant, carrots, leeks, celery, hawthorn, tea, mushrooms, algae, milk, sea fish, and tangerines.

②Several Chinese medicines for preventing arteriosclerosis

Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Polygonum multiflorum, Viscum album, Pueraria root, Morus alba bark, Coptis chinensis, Uncaria rhynchophylla, Gastrodia elata, Safflower, Wild chrysanthemum, Angelica sinensis, Atractylodes macrocephala, Ganoderma lucidum, Panax notoginseng, Cassia seed, Capilla lobata, Mountain green tea, etc.

If you have headaches, dizziness, and memory loss, you may be suffering from arteriosclerosis. Because of early arteriosclerosis, the first thing that will make people feel is dizziness and headaches, and unsteady walking. They may also experience vertigo, nystagmus, nausea, etc., and are accompanied by difficulties in swallowing and vomiting. Therefore, if you encounter the above situation, you should go to the hospital for medical treatment in time.