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As the society enters into the 21st
century, the increasing pace of life in modern society has put
some in the working class at a state of overload. Sub-health
condition has already been considered as the new killer of human
health. The reason that many of our scientists and entrepreneurs
in this country die at their peak age is due to overwork that
results to diseases. Therefore, it is very critical to prevent
fatigue syndrome and actively take effective measures.
The characteristic of sub-health condition is that it occurs
between the ages of 20 and 50, and is more prevalent to groups
of higher educational level. The formation of this disease can
be either acute or chronic. The condition of the sickness can
last for several months or even years. A patient suffering from
this condition has low work efficiency. Some cannot even continue
their work or study, thereby affecting their relationship with
family members and society. The cause of this condition is work
overload on the bodily systems - the energy is overused. As
a result, it causes the ischemia and hypoxia in tissues and
organs, and increases production of fatigue products such as
carbon dioxide, lactic acid, non-protein, etc. generated during
the process of metabolism of the organism. "Fatigue"
reduces the body's immunity and weakens its ability to resist
diseases. Aside from possibly contracting various chronic diseases,
the person is more likely to be affected by various infectious
diseases.
Chinese medicine believes that health is a dynamic equilibrium
between man and his natural environment as well as society.
"Only when yin and yang is in equilibrium that the vitality
is activated". Sub-health and diseases belong to the non-equilibrium
state among the yin, yang, and ying and wei of viscera of the
human body. The causes of the diseases include internal damages
of the seven emotions, fatigue, excessive food, irregular daily
activities, unsatisfied aspirations, undisciplined work and
rest, lack of sleep, over fatigue, lack of exercise, abusive
drinking and smoking, etc. In addition, exopathogen, six exogenous
phathogenic factors, and pathogenic toxin (such as environmental
pollution, etc.) are also causes of the sickness.
The main syndromes for sub-health condition is manifested by
bodily fatigue, difficulty in recovering after rest, body-ache,
dizziness with headache, sleep disorders, lack of appetite,
insomnia, lots of dreaming, palpitation, depression, anxiety,
stress, fear, bad temper, and unsociable and eccentric behavior.
Some serious patients suffer from low self-esteem with no desire
for progress, loss of memory and concentration, and low efficiency
in work and study.
Chinese medicine believes that healthy lifestyle, behavior,
and work methods are the best way to improve quality of life.
Pay attention to any emerging condition of sub-health, and promptly
treat the sickness, so that the "yin and yang is in equilibrium"
and balanced viscera function can be achieved. Only then will
life flourish and become lasting.
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