老張今年剛過六十，原本愛好廣泛的他，最近卻總覺得有點心有餘而力不足。上周，他居然忘了老伴的生日，還因為找不到鑰匙急得團團轉。

The son said with a smile"Dad, isn't this a normal phenomenon for the elderly?" ”

But Lao Zhang began to worry, is his brain bad? With questions, he went to Dr. Liu, a TCM practitioner in the community, for consultation.

Dr. Liu looked at Lao Zhang's physical examination report and patiently explained"The brain is like a machine, parts will inevitably age after a long time, but early detection and early recuperation can still make it run more smoothly again."

Lao Zhang, your recent situation may be that your brain has begun to protest, we have to take good care of it! ”

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The brain begins to shrink, and there are usually these 4 "signals"

As we age, brain function does gradually decline.Be aware of any of the following symptoms, which may be an early sign of brain atrophy:

Memory deterioration

Things that were just planned in the morning are forgotten in the blink of an eye, and they often need to be reminded of them. In particular, short-term memory is affected, such as not knowing where to put it after putting it down.

Mood swings are easily placed

People who originally had a mild personality suddenly become irritable or depressed, and brain atrophy can lead to a decrease in emotional regulation, manifested as unexplained anxiety or depression.

Slowness of action

Daily activities such as dressing and walking, movements are significantly slower, and sometimes it is even felt that the body reaction "cannot keep up with the command of the brain".

Speech impaired

Sometimes I start to stutter when I speak, or I suddenly can't find the right words to express myself, and my language organization skills gradually deteriorate.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that these manifestations are mostly related to kidney essence deficiency, qi and blood deficiency, and phlegm-dampness blockage, so "brain strengthening" needs to replenish the kidney and fill the essence, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and clean up phlegm and dampness.

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Eat 3 more foods to help you strengthen your brain

Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to the "homology of medicine and food", and through daily dietary maintenance, it can help improve the blood supply to the brain, enhance brain function, and prevent brain atrophy.

Here are three recommended brain products:

Walnut: nourishes the kidneys and fills the essence, nourishes the brain and spinal cord

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that walnuts are warm and sweet, enter the kidneys and lung meridians, and are good products for tonifying the kidneys and filling essence, and invigorating the brain and mind.

Walnuts are shaped like a brain and are known as "natural brain gold", rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and antioxidants, which help protect brain cells and delay brain aging.

Eating suggestion: Eat 5-0 walnuts every day, which can be ground into a paste with black sesame seeds, which can nourish the kidneys and double the effect.

Black soybeans: nourish the kidneys and strengthen essence, improve brain fatigue

Black beans are flat and sweet, enter the kidney meridian, and have the effect of tonifying the kidney, benefiting essence, brightening the eyes and invigorating blood.

Modern research has found that black beans are rich in anthocyanins and B vitamins, which can help fight oxidative damage in the brain and improve memory.

Serving suggestion: After boiling black beans and boiling porridge with japonica rice, or making black soybean soy milk, it is suitable for daily dietary supplements.

Red dates: nourish qi and blood, improve memory

Traditional Chinese medicine says that "the spleen is the source of phlegm", and the spleen is closely related to the thinking function of the brain. Jujube is warm and sweet, enters the spleen and stomach meridian, can strengthen the spleen and invigorate qi, and improve the memory loss caused by insufficient qi and blood.

Eating suggestion: Red dates can be boiled in water or porridge with longan and wolfberry for better nourishing effect. However, the sugar content of jujube is high, and diabetic patients should pay attention to controlling their intake.

Three

dayBrain tips for everyday life

In addition to diet, brain function can also be enhanced from the following aspects:

Exercise moderately

Exercise can promote blood circulation in the brain, such as walking, tai chi and other gentle exercises, which can help activate the muscles and bones and delay brain aging.

Be in a good frame of mind

Peace of mind and emotional stability are essential for brain health. Traditional Chinese medicine says that "the heart is the master of the gods", and a peaceful mind can reduce the consumption of the brain.

Keep learning

Learning new knowledge and skills can stimulate brain activity, such as learning musical instruments, playing chess, calligraphy, etc., which can delay the degeneration of brain cells.

Good sleep habits

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the liver hides blood, and the main drains", and night is the key moment for liver blood to nourish the brain. Going to bed early, waking up early, and getting enough sleep can help your brain get better repair.

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Write at the end

After listening to Dr. Liu's suggestion, Lao Zhang said with a smile: "It seems that I have to let walnuts, black beans, and red dates live in my kitchen!" ”

In factThe brain is like a friend who needs to be cared for, with a little attention and more care, it can accompany us for a longer time.

Remember, when the body sends early signals, timely lifestyle adjustments, diet and daily care can keep the brain energized and the mind agile.

Let's take care of our "smart warehouse" from today!

Source: Qingdao Broadcasting

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