Modern people are very busy at work. Some people feel very tired all day long from one to five working days. Even if they make up for the lack of sleep during the holidays, they are still very tired when they go to work on Monday. The doctor later turned out to be diagnosed with “chronic fatigue syndrome”. What is “chronic fatigue syndrome”?
“I’m tired every day”, pay attention to the situation of the body
Chen Xinmei, a family physician at Zhongshan Hospital, said that “chronic” means a relatively long period of time, ranging from 6 weeks to 6 months. If the fatigue does not recover following this period, it can be considered for “chronic fatigue syndrome”. Doubtful direction. Chen Xinmei said that it is also a bit like a trash can. When the cause of fatigue cannot be found, and other diseases such as anemia and hypothyroidism are excluded, it can also be suspected of chronic fatigue syndrome. The definition is a bit like “irrecoverable fatigue”. .
In addition, which subject should I look at for fatigue? Chen Xinmei reminded the public that it is easier to go to the right department by recalling the past medical history of Linkage. She provides some directions for the public to refer to:
1. Home Medicine
No special illness, just feeling tired all the time.
2. Hepatobiliary Gastroenterology
Those who are suffering from hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other diseases.
3. Otolaryngology, infectious diseases
Have had an infection problem, such as new coronary pneumonia, cold, flu, etc., have not yet recovered, and may also experience fatigue.
4. Neurology
There has been trauma to the brain, and fatigue may also occur.
“Ginger-partitioned moxibustion” stimulates meridians with temperature effect to relieve fatigue
How does TCM treat chronic inflammation of the body? Zou Weilun, a Chinese medicine practitioner, said, “One needle, two moxibustion, three medicines.” In addition to acupuncture, “moxibustion” is a very comfortable way to treat chronic fatigue in autumn and winter. After burning moxa sticks, it is better to find a ventilated place. Place, 2 to 3 centimeters away from the acupoints, and on the principle of not scalding the acupoints slowly, the effect of relieving fatigue can be achieved. She recommends the 3 best moxibustion points to eliminate fatigue as follows:
1. Hind hole
The Houxi acupoint is connected with the Qi of the Du meridian, which means that the yang qi of the entire Du meridian is here. Zou Weilun said that this acupoint will make the body like a raging furnace to let the qi go up and exchange, which will help to clear the mind and relieve depression, and can improve Neck pain, headache, invigorating meridians and qi, relieving fatigue. It is located at the junction of the red and white flesh of the distal palmar crease head behind the fifth finger joint.
2. Neiguan Point
Zou Weilun said that in cold weather, “ginger moxibustion” can be more effective. The practice is to cut the ginger slices as large as possible, with a thickness of regarding 0.2 cm to 0.4 cm. After the moxa granules are ignited, they are placed on the Neiguan acupoint across the ginger slices, which helps to calm the mind and relax. Located 2 inches below the wrist crease.
3. Shenque Point
Shenque acupoint belongs to the Ren meridian, located in the navel, and is closely related to the spleen, kidney and stomach, and is the main hub of the meridians of the whole body. The method is following lying down, ignite the moxa grains across the ginger slices, put a layer of gauze under it, and put it on the Shenque acupoint to slowly fragrant the acupoint, which can connect the Du and Ren channels to regulate the breath and help the whole body to circulate better.
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◎ Consultation expert / Dr. Chen Xinmei.Zou Weilun Chinese Physician
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