陰陽氣血：物質與功能的平衡智慧
在生命這方神祕而又宏大的舞臺上，氣血陰陽宛如四位身懷絕技的舞者，彼此配合、相互映襯，共同演繹着一場關乎生死存亡、健康與疾病的精彩劇目。它們之間的匹配、充足、調和與運行，恰似精密儀器中的齒輪，環環相扣，任何一個環節的偏差，都可能讓生命的樂章戛然而止。而以陰爲代表的物質基礎，更是這場生命之舞的基石，其充沛與否，直接影響着人體的衰老進程與疾病發生。
陰陽之根：生命大廈的基石
《內經》中那句“生之本，本於陰陽”，猶如一道劃破黑暗的閃電，爲我們揭示了生命最本質的奧祕。它明確地告訴我們，生命的根本，深深紮根於自然陰陽變化的土壤之中。人體，作爲自然的一部分，其陰陽之氣的微妙關係，就像天平的兩端，精準地決定着我們的健康狀態。
人體的活動，如同春日裏蓬勃生長的萬物，充滿了陽剛之氣，展現出無限的活力與生機；而物質基礎，則似夜晚中靜靜沉澱的大地，蘊含着陰柔之力，爲生命活動提供着堅實的支撐。這兩者相互依存，恰似陰陽兩極，共同構成了生命的完整體系。中醫所言“陽在外，陰之使也；陰在內，陽之守也”，形象地描繪了它們之間緊密相連、不可分割的關係。陽如同忠誠的衛士，守護着陰的寧靜與穩定；陰則如同智慧的使者，推動着陽的運轉與發揮。
陰虧之患：物質匱乏的危機
以陰爲代表的物質基礎，就像一座城市的能源儲備庫，爲城市的正常運轉提供着源源不斷的動力。如果這座儲備庫的物資不充沛，城市就會陷入混亂與危機之中。人體亦是如此，當陰的物質基礎不足時，衰老的腳步就會悄然加快，疾病的陰影也會隨之籠罩。
現代生活中，許多年輕人爲了追求事業的成功，長期過度勞累，熬夜加班成了家常便飯。他們就像一臺高速運轉的機器，不斷地消耗着自己的陰精物質。據一項針對職場人士的調查顯示，超過70%的職場人存在不同程度的陰虛症狀，如頭暈耳鳴、失眠多夢、腰膝痠軟等。這些症狀看似不起眼，但卻是身體發出的警告信號，預示着陰的物質基礎正在逐漸匱乏。如果不及時調整生活方式，補充陰精，身體的各個器官和系統就會因爲缺乏足夠的物質支持而逐漸衰退，最終導致早衰和各種疾病的發生。
有一位年輕的程序員，爲了趕項目進度，連續幾個月每天工作十幾個小時，經常熬夜到凌晨。剛開始，他只是感覺有些疲勞，沒有太在意。但隨着時間的推移，他的身體越來越差，不僅出現了嚴重的失眠、脫髮問題，還經常感到心慌氣短、記憶力減退。去醫院檢查後，醫生告訴他，他的身體已經處於嚴重的陰虛狀態，如果不及時治療和調養，後果不堪設想。這位程序員這才意識到問題的嚴重性，開始調整自己的作息時間，注重飲食調理，適當進行運動鍛鍊。經過一段時間的調養，他的身體逐漸恢復了健康，也深刻體會到了陰的物質基礎對生命的重要性。
陽滯之弊：功能停滯的困境
然而，僅有充足的物質基礎是遠遠不夠的，還需要陽氣的升降出入運動，就像一座城市有了充足的能源儲備，還需要完善的交通網絡來運輸和分配這些能源。離開了陽氣的運動，人體的新陳代謝就會像一潭死水，失去生機與活力。
生活中，我們常常會看到一些老年人，他們雖然身體比較硬朗，但由於陽氣不足，臟腑功能衰退，導致身體的新陳代謝緩慢，氣血運行不暢。他們往往容易感到畏寒怕冷、四肢不溫、精神萎靡等症狀。據統計，在60歲以上的老年人中，有超過80%的人存在不同程度的陽氣不足問題，其中很大一部分人因爲陽氣停滯，導致身體出現了各種疾病，如冠心病、高血壓、糖尿病等。
有一位老奶奶，平時身體還算不錯，但就是特別怕冷，即使是夏天也要穿着厚厚的衣服。她總覺得身體乏力，沒有精神，胃口也不好。家人帶她去醫院檢查，也沒有發現什麼明顯的器質性病變。後來，一位中醫大夫告訴她，這是陽氣不足、臟腑功能停滯的表現。陽氣就像身體裏的太陽，如果陽氣不足，身體就會失去溫暖和動力，各個器官和系統也無法正常運轉。在中醫大夫的建議下，老奶奶開始服用一些溫陽補腎的中藥，同時配合艾灸、按摩等中醫理療方法。經過一段時間的治療和調養，她的身體逐漸暖和起來，精神也好了很多，胃口也恢復了正常。
和諧之道：陰陽調和的生命智慧
生命的真諦，在於陰陽的和諧與平衡。我們既要注重陰的物質基礎的積累，爲生命活動提供充足的能量；又要保持陽氣的通暢運行，讓生命活動充滿活力與生機。就像一場精彩的舞蹈，舞者需要既有優美的舞姿，又有靈動的步伐，才能展現出舞蹈的魅力與韻味。
在日常生活中，我們應該養成良好的生活習慣，合理飲食，多喫一些滋陰補腎的食物，如黑芝麻、黑豆、枸杞等；適量運動，選擇一些適合自己的運動方式，如太極拳、八段錦等，以促進陽氣的運行和氣血的流通；保持充足的睡眠，讓身體得到充分的休息和恢復。同時，我們還要學會調節自己的情緒，保持心態的平和與穩定，避免過度焦慮、抑鬱等不良情緒對陰陽平衡的破壞。據研究表明，長期保持積極樂觀心態的人，其身體的免疫力更強，患病的風險更低，壽命也相對更長。
陰陽氣血，是生命天平的兩端，它們的微妙平衡，決定了我們生命的長度和質量。讓我們以敬畏之心對待生命，以科學的方法調養陰陽，讓氣血在身體裏順暢流通，讓陰陽在生命中和諧共生，共同書寫屬於我們自己的健康傳奇。
作者簡介：梁世傑 中醫高年資主治醫師，本科學歷，從事中醫臨牀工作24年，積累了較豐富的臨牀經驗。師從首都醫科大學附屬北京中醫院肝病科主任醫師、著名老中醫陳勇，侍診多載，深得器重，盡得真傳！擅用“商湯經方分類療法”、專病專方結合“焦樹德學術思想”“關幼波十綱辨證”學術思想治療疑難雜症爲特色。現任北京樹德堂中醫研究院研究員，北京中醫藥薪火傳承新3+3工程—焦樹德門人（陳勇）傳承工作站研究員，國際易聯易學與養生專委會常務理事，中國中醫藥研究促進會焦樹德學術傳承專業委員會委員，中國藥文化研究會中醫藥慢病防治分會首批癌症領域入庫專家。榮獲2020年中國中醫藥研究促進會仲景醫學分會舉辦的第八屆醫聖仲景南陽論壇“經方名醫”榮譽稱號。2023年首屆京津冀“扁鵲杯”燕趙醫學研究主題徵文優秀獎獲得者。事蹟入選《當代科學家》雜誌、《中華英才》雜誌。
Yin and Yang: Balance of Materia and Functional Wisdom
On this mysterious and grand stage of life, yin and yang are like four skilled dancers, working together and contrasting with each other to play a wonderful play about life and death, health and disease. Matching, adequacy, harmony and operation between them are like gears in a precision instrument, ringed together, and a deviation from any one link can bring the music of life to an abrupt end. The material basis represented by yin is also the cornerstone of this dance of life, and its abundance directly affects the aging process and the occurrence of disease in the human body.
Root of yin and yang: the cornerstone of the building of life
The phrase in the Inner Feminine Scriptures, "The essence of life is in yin and yang," is like a lightning bolt that cuts through the darkness and reveals to us the most essential mysteries of life. It clearly tells us that the very essence of life is deeply rooted in the soil of natural yin and yang changes. The human body, as a natural part of the body, is precisely determined by the subtle relationship between yin and yang, just like the two ends of the balance. It determines our state of health.
The activities of the human body, like all things that flourish in spring, are full of masculinity and show infinite vitality and vitality. The material foundation, like the earth that is quietly settled at night, has a soft power and provides a solid support for life activities. These two are interdependent, like the poles of yin and yang, and together constitute the complete system of life. What Chinese Medicine says“The yang is outside, and the yang is also the bringer of the yang; The yin is inside, and the yang is kept.” It graphically depicts their close and inseparable relationship. The yang is like a loyal guardian of the yin''s peace and stability. The yin is like a messenger of wisdom, driving the working and functioning of the yang.
Bad fortune: a crisis of material deprivation
The physical foundation represented by the shadow is like a city''s energy reserve, providing a constant source of power for the city''s normal operation. If the reserve was not adequately stocked, the city would be plunged into chaos and crisis. The same is true of the human body, when the yin''s material base is insufficient, the pace of aging will quietly accelerate, and the shadow of disease will become a shadow.
In modern life, many young people are overtired for a long time in pursuit of career success, and staying up late and working overtime has become a common routine. They are like a high-speed machine, constantly consuming their own vital essence. According to a survey of professionals, more than 70% of workers have dizziness symptoms of varying degrees, such as dizziness and tinnitus, insomnia, and weakness in their lower backs and knees. These symptoms may seem incongruous, but they are a warning sign from the body that the yin''s material base is becoming depleted.If one does not promptly adjust one’s lifestyle and supplement one’s Yin essence, various organs and systems of the body will gradually deteriorate due to a lack of adequate material support, ultimately leading to premature aging and the onset of various diseases.
There was a young programmer who worked ten hours a day for months on end, often staying up late into the early hours, in order to keep up with the project. At first, he just felt fatigued and didn''t pay much attention. But over time, his health got worse and he not only developed severe insomnia and hair loss, but also often felt short of breath and memory loss. After going to the hospital for a checkup, doctors told him that his body was already in a severe state of dehydration and that the consequences could not be foreseen if he was not treated and nurtured promptly. The programmer realized the seriousness of the problem and began to adjust his schedule, pay attention to diet and exercise properly. After a period of medical treatment, his body gradually recovered its health, and he also deeply appreciated the importance of the yin''s material basis for life.
The evils of positivity: the dilemma of functional stagnation
However, having an adequate physical base is not enough. There is also a need for the movement of positive gases up and down, just as a city has an adequacy of energy reserves, and a well-developed transportation network to transport and distribute that energy. Without the exercise of positive energy, the human metabolism will be like a stagnant lake, losing its vitality and vitality.
In life, we often see some elderly people who, although their bodies are relatively strong, due to insufficient oxygen and declining organ function, the body''s metabolism is slow and the blood and blood circulation is not well. They are often prone to symptoms such as chills, chills in their limbs, and mental malaise. It is reported that over 80% of the people over 60 years old suffer from deficiency of Yang Qi. A large part of them suffer from various diseases such as coronary heart disease, hypertensionand diabetes mellitus due to stagnation of Yang Qi.
There is an old grandmother who is usually in good health, but she is especially afraid of the cold, and even in summer she must wear thick clothes. She always felt physically weak, unmotivated, and had a bad appetite. The family took her to the hospital for testing and found no obvious organ lesions. Later, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor told her that this was a sign of lack of energy and stagnant function of the organs. Qi is like the sun in the body. If there is not enough qi, the body loses its warmth and power, and the various organs and systems cannot function properly. Under the advice of a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, Grandma began to take some Chinese medicine to warm and strengthen her kidneys, along with traditional Chinese physiotherapy methods such as acupuncture and massage. After a period of treatment and maintenance, her body is gradually warmer, her spirit is much better, and her appetite has returned to normal.
The Way to Harmony: The Wisdom of Harmony of Yin and Yang
The true meaning of life lies in yin and yang harmony and balance. We must focus on the accumulation of the yin''s material base to provide sufficient energy for life activities; In addition, we must maintain the smooth operation of the positive gas to make life activities full of vitality and vitality. Like a wonderful dance, the dancers need to have both beautiful movements and moving steps in order to display the charm and flavor of the dance.
In daily life, we should develop good habits, eat a reasonable diet, and eat more foods that nourish and replenish the kidneys, such as black sesame, black beans, goji berries, etc. Exercise in moderation. Choose some exercise styles that are suitable for you, such as tai chi, eight dashes, etc., to promote the operation of positive qi and the circulation of qi and blood; Get enough sleep to allow your body to rest and recover. At the same time, we should also learn to regulate our emotions, maintain peace and stability of our mindset, and avoid undue anxiety, depression and other bad emotions that disrupt yin-yang balance. According to research, people who maintain a positive and optimistic attitude for a long time have a stronger body''s immunity, a lower risk of illness, and a relatively long lifespan.
Yin and yang, qi and blood are the two ends of the life scale, and their delicate balance determines the length and quality of our life. Let us treat life with awe, cultivate yin and yang in a scientific way, let qi and blood flow smoothly in the body, let yin and yang live in harmony in life, and write our own health legend together.
Author Bio: Liang Shijie is a senior medical practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine with an undergraduate degree. He has been engaged in traditional medicine clinical work for 24 years and has accumulated a wealth of clinical experience. Following Chen Yong, chief physician of liver disease at Beijing Traditional Medicine Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, and renowned old Chinese medicine, he has been treated for many years and received great attention. He specializes in the treatment of difficult diseases using "conversational traditional therapy" and special treatments combined with the academic ideas of Jiao Shude and Guan Yubo''s ten-level diagnosis.He is currently a researcher at the Shude Tang TCM Research Institute in Beijing, a fellow at the new 3 + 3 project of traditional Chinese medicine flame inheritance in Beijing - a scholar at the inheritance workstation of Jiao Shude''s protégés (Chen Yong),He is a standing committee member of the International Expert Committee on E-learning and Health Care, a member of the Jiao Shude Academic Heritage Special Committee of the Chinese Association for the Advancement of Chinese Medicine Research, and the first cancer specialist to be included in the chapter of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Culture Research Association. Won the 2020 China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhongjing Medical Branch held the eighth session of the Medical Saint Zhongjing Nanyang Forum "Classic Prescription Famous Doctor" honorary title. The winner of the first Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei "Pingui Cup" Yanzhao Medical Research Essay Award in 2023. His work was featured in the journal Current Scientist and the journal Chinese Talent.
