The preventive thinking of traditional Chinese medicine: treating diseases before they become ill and maintaining overall health

The preventive thinking of traditional Chinese medicine is based on"Treat the disease before it's too late"As the core, it emphasizes preventing diseases in the bud by conditioning the body, following nature, and balancing yin and yang. Its content can be divided into three levels:Prevention before getting sick(Enhancing physical fitness through diet, exercise, and emotional regulation),Prevent disease from changing(Early intervention prevents disease progression),Prevent recurrence of fistula(Consolidate conditioning after recovery). The main methods include herbal medicine, acupuncture, Daoyin techniques (such as Wuqinxi), etc., focusing on individualization and natural laws, and complementing modern preventive medicine.

Preventing disease before it’s too late: the practice of maintaining good health

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that diseases originate from the imbalance of yin and yang or the invasion of external evils, and the key to prevention lies in daily maintenance. "Huangdi Neijing" states that "righteousness exists within, and evil cannot be eliminated" and advocates the adoption ofEat in moderation and live regularly(such as taking a nap at noon),Emotional Harmony(Avoid excessive anger and worry) to cultivate righteousness. For example, you can eat dandelions to nourish your liver in spring, and you need to avoid dampness to prevent heatstroke in summer. Traditional Daoyin techniques such as Baduanjin use soothing movements to clear the meridians and are still widely promoted today.

Preventing an existing disease from becoming worse: the wisdom of early intervention

If the disease has already occurred, Chinese medicine emphasizes "seeing the slightest signs to know the consequences" and blocking the development in the early stages. If you have a cold at the beginning, use ginger soup to induce sweating to prevent evil spirits from entering; diabetic patients can useYam, astragalusWait for dietary therapy to stabilize blood sugar. Zhang Zhongjing proposed in "Treatise on Febrile Diseases" to "fix the place that has not been exposed to evil first", for example, in case of liver disease, strengthen the spleen in advance to prevent the spread of changes. This "cut-off therapy" reflects the forward thinking of traditional Chinese medicine.

Preventing recurrence of scabies: a closed loop to consolidate curative effect

When the disease initially recovers, the human body's qi and blood have not recovered, and it is easy to relapse or leave sequelae. Traditional Chinese Medicine passedMedicinal food conditioning(For example, angelica, ginger and mutton soup nourishes blood),Moxibustion ZusanliBoost immunity. Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty recorded in "Qianjin Prescription" that after a serious illness, it is necessary to "rest for a hundred days" to avoid fatigue. Modern Chinese patent medicines such asJade Ping Feng Powder(composed of Astragalus, Atractylodes, and Fangfeng) is often used to consolidate Wei Qi and reduce the recurrence of respiratory infections.

Summary: The modern value of prevention thinking

The preventive thinking of traditional Chinese medicine regards health as a dynamic balance and advocates that measures should be "according to people, time and place". Its holistic view and personalized thinking provide a new perspective for modern sub-health management and chronic disease prevention and control. Currently, Tong Ren Tang, Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Group and other companies developtea substitute(such as chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea),PasteProducts such as donkey-hide gelatin Guyuan paste are an extension of this concept. It is worth noting that TCM prevention needs to be carried out under professional guidance and blind supplementation should be avoided.

Quote sources:1. "Huangdi Neijing", a medical classic from the Warring States Period to the Han Dynasty 2. Zhang Zhongjing's "Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases", a medical scientist in the Eastern Han Dynasty 3. Sun Simiao's "Qian Jin Yao Prescription", a medical scientist in the Tang Dynasty 4. Modern application reference: "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 edition