Many friends, upon discovering that there is stasis in their blood vessels, immediately wonder if there is a blockage somewhere in the vessels. They become frightened and quickly try to find a solution.Unclog Blood VesselsBut based on my nearly 50 years of rich clinical experience, this is actually a problem with the internal environment of the body. You feel "dizzy" and "cold legs."Translate the following text to en, maintaining the original format but without adding any symbols: , plus the detectedPlaqueIt appears to be three ailments, but their root cause lies in the imbalance of the liver, gallbladder, spleen, and stomach.
Why do I say that? Let me break down step by step the "alarm signals" sent by the body
Why is the root of plaque in the liver, gallbladder, spleen, and stomach?
In my clinical practice, I have found that many vascular issues are actually aMetabolic CongestionFor example, compare blood vessels to river channels, and plaques to silt. So why does silt accumulate in river channels? Generally, it's because the upstream "dredging system" (liver, gallbladder, spleen, and stomach) has stopped working.
1.Spleen deficiency leads to phlegm production (upstream blockage):Traditional Chinese Medicine saysThe spleen is the source of phlegm productionThe spleen and stomach are responsible for transforming ingested food into nutrients. If the spleen and stomach are weak and their transformative functions are impaired, nutrients can turn into sticky "phlegm-dampness." This phlegm-dampness flows with the blood and eventually deposits on the walls of blood vessels, forming plaques.
2.Liver Qi Stagnation (Pushing Hands)The liver governs free flow and is responsible for the smooth circulation of qi throughout the body. If you often get angry, experience high stress, or suppress your emotions, liver qi will become stagnant. Qi stagnation leads to blood stasis, as qi fails to propel blood, slowing down blood flow. Combined with phlegm-dampness produced by spleen deficiency, these two factors mix together, leading to the formation of plaques.
Then why are dizziness and cold legs also related to liver and spleen issues
These two symptoms are actually your body telling you that there is a major problem with the ascending and descending of qi.
Dizziness - "Clear Yang Fails to Ascend":When the spleen and stomach are weak, the clear qi (nutrients) naturally cannot ascend to nourish the brain. At the same time, liver qi stagnation transforms into fire, and when this fire rises to the head, it leads to "upper heat and lower cold." With both deficiency of blood and congestion in the brain, dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in the head naturally occur.
Cold legs – "Turbid yin fails to descend"Stagnation of liver qi leads to poor qi movement, preventing blood from reaching the extremities. Additionally, spleen deficiency generates phlegm, which blocks the blood vessels, hindering the delivery of blood and warmth to the feet. As a result, you may experience cold legs and feet that do not warm up even under thick blankets.
Director Yang's "tonifying and unblocking" approach: soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen, resolving phlegm and dispersing nodules
Actually, reversing plaque buildup isn't just about aggressively "clearing" it with strong medications, as that can easily cause plaque to break off and lead to embolism. My approach is to "dissolve" it.和Hua
By using traditional Chinese medicine to regulate the root cause, on one handStrengthen the SpleenEnhance metabolism and prevent the generation of new waste on one handsoothe the liver(Unblocking Qi movement, promoting blood circulation), finally coordinateActivating blood and resolving stasis, resolving phlegm and dispersing massesThe medication gradually emulsifies and metabolizes the already formed plaques.
I usually regulate in this way (for reference only, face-to-face consultation and syndrome differentiation are required):
Soothing Liver and Relieving Depression:With the addition and subtraction of Bupleurum, Cyperus, Turmeric, and Mint, the stagnant qi mechanism is opened.
Strengthen the spleen and resolve phlegmUse Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, dried tangerine peel, Pinellia ternata, and Alisma orientale with modifications to transform and eliminate dampness and phlegm.
Activating Blood and Unblocking Collaterals:Use Salvia miltiorrhiza, Ligusticum chuanxiong, leech, and hawthorn with modifications to dissolve blood stasis and soften blood vessels.
Finally, here are three little tips for protecting your blood vessels in daily life
In addition to following the doctor's instructions to take traditional Chinese medicine, you can also assist in "spot removal" by adjusting your lifestyle habits at home:
1.Abdominal Massage (Regulating Spleen and Stomach)It is recommended that every day before sleep or upon waking up, warm your hands by rubbing them together, then massage your abdomen clockwise around the navel for five minutes. This directly stimulates the spleen and stomach meridians, aids in the transportation and transformation of dampness, and reduces the production of phlegm turbidity.
2.Patting the Gallbladder Meridian (Unblocking the Liver and Gallbladder)Sit on a chair, make a hollow fist, and tap from the outer thigh along the trouser line (Huantiao point) down to the outer side of the knee (Fengshi point). Tapping for 10 minutes daily helps to regulate the qi of the liver and gallbladder, promote blood circulation in the lower limbs, and alleviate cold legs.
3.Dietary Therapy Herbal Tea:Usually can useChenpiRegulating Qi and Resolving PhlegmHawthorn(To promote digestion and remove food retention, to activate blood circulation) Soak in water for drinking. These two medicinal herbs are both food and medicine, which can assist in clearing the "waste" in blood vessels.
Warm reminder:Vascular plaques are like small 'aspic' in the blood vessels, and there is no need to rush. By regulating the liver, gallbladder, spleen, and stomach, the body's metabolic environment can be improved, and the plaques will naturally become smaller and more stable. Symptoms such as dizziness and cold legs will also disappear accordingly. It is recommended that you seek a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner as soon as possible for a constitutional diagnosis and to develop a personalized reversal plan.
