How Should Men with Qi and Blood Deficiency Take Care of Their Health?

Men with qi and blood deficiency can be treated through dietary adjustments, exercise therapy, traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as acupuncture, and pharmacological treatment.

1. Dietary Adjustments: The primary focus is on supplementing a variety of nutrient-rich foods, especially those beneficial for replenishing qi and blood, such as Colla Corii Asini (Ejiao), red dates, Chinese yams, and various types of lean meat.

2. Exercise Therapy: This mainly involves men engaging in moderate exercise daily, generally with light to moderate intensity, such as jogging, cycling, and practicing Tai Chi. Exercise promotes blood circulation and can also improve qi and blood deficiency.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies like Acupuncture: Acupuncture can be applied to specific acupuncture points such as Xuehai (SP10), Qihai (CV6), and Zusanli (ST36) to nourish qi and blood. Alternatively, moxibustion can be applied to points like Zusanli (ST36), Guanyuan (CV4), Pishu (BL20), and Shenque (CV8) to invigorate yang qi and regulate qi and blood in the viscera.

4. Pharmacological Treatment: Medications such as Buzhong Yiqi Pills, Shiquandabutang, Guipi Tang, or their pill forms are primarily used to treat and improve qi and blood deficiency in men.