First of all, the lungs are the respiratory organs of the human body, and are also an important hematopoietic organ of the human body. They are located in the chest cavity, one on the left and right, covering the heart. There are lobes in the lungs, two on the left and three on the right, and a total of five lobes are given. The lung meridian is connected to the throat and nose. The throat is called the "portal portal of the lungs" and the nose is called the "outside the lungs".
The ancients said that the lungs do not hurt or cough, so cough is a very important symptom of lung diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the lungs are located in the chest cavity, the canopy of the five internal organs, and the high-definition organ. It controls the skin and fur on the outside, opens the nose, and is the inside and outside with large intestine . Its main functions are to control qi, breathe, promote and disseminate, and open the water channel. In short, the lungs have the functions of in charge of human respiratory movement, dispersing body fluids and promoting body fluid metabolism.
It can be seen from this that the first thing that the outside world has to pass through is the lungs. The lungs themselves are a weak organ, and the new coronavirus outbreak is enough to make each of us realize the importance of the "lungs" to the body. Once the lungs are damaged, the whole body will suffer. Therefore, it is said that you should take good care of your lungs in autumn!
self-test whether there is any problem with the lungs
1, feels uncomfortable in the throat;
2, bad breath; bad breath; 2
3, feels tired and mentally ill;
4, constipation, sore waist, lack of breath, lazy speech, and poor complexion;
5, chest tightness, shortness of breath, sore waist and knees, heavy head and light feet;
6 , When I wake up in the morning, I feel dry mouth , dry lips, dry nose, dry throat, dry tongue;
7, poor resistance and easy to get sick;
8, The throat is hoarse, the throat is itchy, I always feel phlegm, and the chest feels stuffy;
9. If you feel uncomfortable in the throat of , you always feel that there is a foreign object that cannot cough out, and you will have dry cough;
10, has poor sleep, snoring, and often has unknown coughs;
11, is prone to nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing;
12, holds breath and shortness of breath.
If the above symptoms occur, it may mean that your body is being damaged by external environmental pollution and you must pay attention to the maintenance and care of your lungs in a timely manner.
Lung damage, both men, women, young and old suffer
Girls care about their appearance, but do you know whether the skin is fair and moist also has a lot to do with the lungs. The big reason for the dark spots and acne on the faces of people who love to stay up late is that the lung function is affected and the skin's nutritional supply is insufficient, which leads to aging and wrinkles.
As a man, smoking a lot, and smoking is one of the activities that particularly hurts the lungs. There are really many patients with lung cancer caused by smoking every year. Men can nourish their lungs and reduce the chance of cancer.
If the elderly have insufficient lung qi , it usually manifests as shortness of breath and fatigue. If the lung qi is damaged, it will easily lead to cough, respiratory infection , pneumonia and other diseases.
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Climate change, which is even more harmful to the lungs
The lungs have four fears: fear of cold, heat, dryness, and dirt. As autumn enters, cold and heat intersect; yang energy rises, autumn dryness and heat are rising, and the air quality is poor. Between breathing, it is very easy to damage the "delicate" lungs.
mildly, dry mouth, cough, runny nose, sneezing and other symptoms. Over time, it is easy to cause dizziness, night sweats, insomnia, shortness of breath, lazy speech, etc.;
If the conditioning is not done in time, lung qi and body fluids will be continuously consumed, and the lungs will lose moisturizing and yin deficiency. Not only will the lungs' self-repair ability decrease sharply, but its resistance to harmful substances such as bacteria, viruses, dust mites, etc. will also decrease, further reducing immunity.
At this time, the lungs are constantly attacked by external harmful substances and are unable to repair them. The lung function will only get worse and worse. Not only will respiratory diseases such as asthma and emphysema and will recur and prolong and cannot be cured, but they are also very prone to infections such as pneumonia, tuberculosis , and even induce lung cancer.
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The lungs are damaged and the whole body is involved
The main lungs are treated, that is, the lung qi has the effect of regulating breathing and the whole body's qi, blood, and water. Once damaged, it can affect the whole body.
Lung deficiency can cause spleen deficiency, abdominal distension, loose stools, poor appetite, and sallow complexion; it can also cause dry and hot in the large intestine, fatigue, yellow phlegm, constipation, etc.; it can also cause kidney deficiency, , kidney deficiency, soft waist and knees, wheezing, etc.; it can even affect the heart and affect blood supply... This will be like this for a long time and it is very easy to fall into a vicious cycle, affecting the operation and repair function of the entire body.
3 groups of people, it is urgent to nourish the lungs and protect the lungs
1. If you experience dry mouth and tongue, rhinitis, , allergies, asthma, etc. every autumn, it means that the lungs have been damaged;
2. If you have coughing, especially dry cough, asthma, phlegm in the throat, hoarseness, etc., it means that your lungs have problems;
3. For smokers and second-hand smokers, harmful substances are more likely to be deposited in the body. If you hold your breath after taking a deep breath and hold it in less than 30 seconds, it means that your heart and lung function has declined, and it is time to quit smoking and protect your lungs.
Natural "Lung Clear King"
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In addition to nourishing the lungs, radish contains the ability to induce the body to produce interferon. This is an antibody that can stimulate the body's immunity, enhance immunity, and resist the harm of free radical to the body.
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yam
yam contains saccharase , which can promote food digestion; in addition, it contains saponin , which can relieve cough and phlegm, people with respiratory problems, or who often cough can also eat yam to relieve this situation.
When yam is cut, it produces mucus, which mainly contains globulin and mannan, which plays an immune role in the body.
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lily
lily
lily is a sweet taste, slightly cold in nature, which can enter the lungs, heart, and stomach. Eating some lily on a daily basis can moisten the lungs, clear the heart, and calm the mind; At the same time, lily contains a mucus substance, which can moisten the dryness and clear heat, and can also relieve symptoms of dryness and cough. In addition, the protein , vitamins and other organic substances contained in lilies can also effectively improve lung function.
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Tremella
The weather has been relatively dry these days, and many people do not pay attention to protecting the lungs at all, resulting in a series of respiratory diseases such as cough, tracheitis and . Traditional Chinese medicine mentions that "green is for the liver, red is for the heart, yellow is for the spleen, white is for the lungs, and black is for the kidneys." Eating more white food can nourish the lungs, and Tremella is a kind of lung-nourishing food.
Tremella is sweet, light, flat, and has poor lungs. Eating some Tremella regularly can nourish and promote fluid, moisten the lungs and stomach, and relieve cough.
3 minutes a day, and the lungs are very relaxed
massage Yingxiang point :
Traditional medicine believes that "the lungs open to the nose", and Yingxiang point is located on both sides of the nose wings. Massage about 50 seconds a day may promote blood circulation in the lungs, regulating lung qi, and timely excretion of excess phlegm in the lungs.
Method: Use two fingers to massage up and down the bridge of the nose and wings for 50 seconds. Generally, the body is slightly burning.
It is an important time to nourish the lungs in autumn. Most people have not started working now and stay at home. Be careful to open the windows frequently. You can laugh properly outdoors, which is conducive to the stretch of your chest muscles. It can also increase the lung capacity of . It can also cough out harmful substances in the respiratory tract in a timely manner, which can effectively reduce the damage to the lungs and play a role in nourishing and moistening the lungs.
Content source: Maimai Health WeChat public account
Organized and edited by: Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Correspondent: Sun Lei Qin Shasha Li Jinhuan Wang Jingjing Dong Wei
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