The dangers of hyperlipidemia Hyperlipidemia is a type of metabolic disease in which total cholesterol (TC) and/or triglycerides (TG) in plasma are higher than normal levels. In Chinese medicine, there is no name for hyperlipidemia, but it is mostly classified as “phlegm”, “turbidity obstruction”, “obesity” and “blood stasis” according to its clinical manifestations. According to its clinical manifestations, it is mostly classified as “phlegm”, “turbidity obstruction”, “obesity”, “blood stasis”, etc. It is well known that hypertension and diabetes mellitus are the causes of chronic kidney disease
( chronic kidney disease.
CKD) are independent risk factors. In fact, we have neglected another independent risk factor – hyperlipidemia. Since the concept of “lipid nephrotoxicity” was introduced, the relationship between hyperlipidemia and kidney disease has been widely and thoroughly studied. Studies have shown that hyperlipidemia is closely related to renal pathology, as it is a common clinical manifestation of many primary or secondary renal diseases, and can also act as an independent risk factor for the development and progression of renal diseases. Hyperlipidemia can not only cause damage to glomeruli, but also can damage tubules and interstitium. Therefore, it is of great significance for patients with chronic kidney disease to actively control hyperlipidemia. Our current situation In fact, hyperlipidemia is a disease closely related to lifestyle. According to the survey on the nutrition and health status of Chinese residents, the dietary structure of Chinese residents is unreasonable, with excessive consumption of animal meat and fats and low consumption of cereals. The unreasonable dietary structure has led to an excessive intake of saturated fatty acids and cholesterol, and the prevalence of hyperlipidemia has increased. Conventional treatment In clinical practice, statins are most commonly used to control blood lipids. These lipid-regulating drugs not only reduce the levels of TC, LDL-C and ApoB by competitively inhibiting the rate-limiting enzymes in the early process of intracellular cholesterol synthesis, but have also been shown to reduce urinary protein in patients with nephrotic syndrome, which is conducive to recovery from kidney disease. Chinese Medicine Understanding Chinese medicine classifies hyperlipidemia under the categories of blood stasis and phlegm. The pathogenesis is due to the dysfunction of spleen, liver and kidney, which leads to the failure of fluid distribution and transportation, and the inability to differentiate and secrete phlegm and fat, and is closely related to liver and spleen. In the early stage, the evidence is mainly based on the evidence of liver depression and spleen deficiency, at this time, the disease is mild and superficial, the course of the disease is short, and the manifestation of blood stasis is not yet obvious. From the perspective of etiology and pathogenesis, with the change of social lifestyle and the gradual increase of life pressure, people are often in a state of tension, anxiety and depression, which cause disease by emotion, the first offense is the liver, and the liver and spleen are related, thus presenting an objective manifestation of liver depression and spleen deficiency. In the later stage, phlegm and stagnation are the main manifestations. Poor diet, emotional disorders, and old age and physical weakness can lead to dysfunction of the internal organs, resulting in disorders of qi, blood and fluid metabolism and pathological phlegm and stagnation of blood.
It can be a causative factor, leading to the further development and aggravation of the disease. How can we deal with hyperlipidemia in our life? Daily diet Studies have shown that dietary control alone can significantly reduce serum triglycerides and total cholesterol in patients with simple hyperlipidemia without a family history or combined hypertension. However, the emphasis is on limiting the amount and type of meat, eggs, edible oils and sweets while maintaining a normal
Daily activities. Dietary control program for hyperlipidemia: 1. Lean pork, beef and lamb, skinless poultry, fish, chicken and duck egg whites, milk, yogurt, peanut oil, canola oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, salad oil, blended oil, sesame oil. 2, can eat more: dark green leafy vegetables, red and yellow vegetables, various fruits rice, noodles, grains, soybeans, tofu, soy products. 3, it is best not to eat: white sugar, brown sugar. 4, reduce or avoid varieties: fatty meat, poultry skin, processed meat products (meat sausage meat), fish roe, abalone; animal offal: liver, brain, kidney, lung, stomach, intestines; egg yolk, whole milk powder
Add candy flavored drinks; yellow sauce, bean paste, pickled vegetables. According to the dialectical characteristics of hyperlipidemia, two herbal foods are summarized as daily regimen. Cassia seeds: make water and drink it as tea. It has the effect of clearing the liver and eyes, and promoting water and laxity. Modern research has shown that the anthraquinones contained in cassia seeds have the effect of lowering blood lipids. It is worth noting that the cassia seeds are cold, should be fried, and then as tea. Cold, cold hands and feet, chronic diarrhea patients should be used with caution. Raw hawthorn: make water and drink as tea. It has the effect of activating blood circulation, dispersing blood stasis and eliminating food stagnation. Modern research shows that: hawthorn can accelerate TC clearance, especially reduce TG effect is more obvious. Patients who are prone to food stagnation and gas stagnation should take it. Hawthorn is slightly acidic and should not be taken on an empty stomach, while pregnant women should not use it.