Blood flows through blood vessels, providing adequate raw materials for the operation of various organs in the body. Blood vessels are like a network of transportation distributed throughout the body, serving as channels for life transportation. The health of blood vessels is directly related to the quality of life. Over time, this network of transportation is inevitably prone to aging and disrepair. Among many vascular diseases, the blockage of blood vessels is particularly serious as it can directly lead to severe consequences such as heart attack and stroke.
How do we determine if our blood vessels are blocked? Below, we summarize some early symptoms of blood vessel blockage. When experiencing these reactions, it is important to seek timely treatment.
- Dizziness and headache: If you experience unexplained dizziness and pain in the head, it is crucial not to take it lightly. This could be a symptom of blockage in the brain's blood vessels, leading to insufficient blood supply to the brain.
- Blurred vision: If your vision rapidly declines over a period of time, leading to blurred vision or even temporary blindness, this may be a result of blockage in the carotid artery, causing retinal ischemia.
- Chest tightness and shortness of breath: If even slight physical activity causes chest tightness and shortness of breath, it is important to pay attention. This is a symptom of poor blood circulation due to vascular blockage, resulting in insufficient oxygen supply to the body.
- Numbness in limbs: If your limbs and trunk experience unexplained numbness, this may be a symptom of temporary cerebral ischemia and hypoxia caused by vascular blockage.
When experiencing the above symptoms, it is important to seek timely treatment. Here are a few dietary therapies that can help.
- Steamed sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes not only have a sweet taste but also have a good effect on vascular maintenance. The mucoprotein and potassium in sweet potatoes can clear cholesterol deposits on blood vessel walls and maintain vascular elasticity, preventing blockage. Steaming sweet potatoes can preserve their nutritional content to the maximum extent.
Prepare a suitable amount of sweet potatoes, wash them thoroughly, and cut them in half. Pour an appropriate amount of water into a pot and place the sweet potatoes on a steaming rack. Cover the pot and steam over high heat. After about half an hour, when the sweet potatoes become soft and sticky, they are ready to be served.
- Onion salad: The prostaglandin and allicin compounds in onions can effectively lower blood lipids and dilate blood vessels, playing a significant role in preventing blockage. Onion salad is a simple and delicious way to consume onions.
First, wash the onions and cut them into thin slices. Rinse them in water and drain. Then, prepare some ginger and green onion slices for added flavor. Add oil, salt, vinegar, and sweet sauce to the onion slices and mix well before serving.
- Oatmeal porridge: Oats, as a coarse grain, contain soluble dietary fiber and abundant amino acids, which can effectively lower blood sugar and cholesterol. Oatmeal porridge is a common way to consume oats for vascular maintenance.
Prepare an appropriate amount of rice and oats. Add enough water to a pot and add washed rice. Bring to a boil over high heat. After the water boils, add the oats and simmer over low heat. When the porridge thickens, it is ready to be served.
These dietary therapies are simple and delicious, and are not to be missed for those who want to maintain their blood vessels.
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