Discovering the Importance of Cardiovascular Health as I Age
I used to think that staying active and living a healthy lifestyle would keep my cardiovascular system strong, but reality proved otherwise. I've come to realize that everyone's cardiovascular system weakens with age, and ultimately, this becomes the cause of death for all of us.
Through Dr. Lee's over 20 years of clinical experience, he discovered something remarkable. Initially focused solely on treating digestive issues, he gradually recognized the critical importance of the heart and completely shifted his treatment approach.
The Relationship Between Stomach and Heart - The 8:2 Rule
Many people wonder about the relationship between the stomach and heart. To cut to the chase: while both organs influence each other, the heart's impact on the stomach is about 8, while the stomach's impact on the heart is about 2.
Why such a difference? The stomach needs massive amounts of blood to function. Blood delivers nutrients, water, and oxygen to organs. Just like electronic devices can't work without electricity, the stomach can't function properly without adequate blood supply.
When the heart's blood supply capacity drops and can only deliver 70% instead of the required 100%, digestive power also drops to 70%. This is the overwhelming influence the heart has on the stomach.
The Vicious Cycle in Chronic Conditions
While the heart's immediate impact on the stomach is greater, chronic conditions create a more complex situation. When digestive function deteriorates and can't properly create blood from food, blood function declines, which in turn weakens heart function.
However, treatment should still prioritize the heart. Rapidly restoring blood function is the fastest way to help someone recover. Young people can take digestive aids and exercise to improve digestion, but as we age, digestion becomes more difficult - and this is exactly why.
Various Causes of Cardiovascular Weakening
The triggers for heart weakness are incredibly diverse and dramatic:
Impact of Surgery: Blood vessels get damaged during surgical procedures, and blood volume decreases.
Infection's Blow: Fighting diseases like COVID damages many blood cells in the bloodstream. Blood acts as both an army and a delivery service, but after being mobilized to fight viruses, its original functions become impaired.
Sleep Rhythm Disruption: Blood regenerates at night, so people with disrupted day-night cycles develop weak hearts.
Intense Stress: Obviously delivers a direct blow to the heart.
Insights from Treatment Experience
Through over 20 years of clinical experience, I discovered something amazing. Observing patients with both digestive and heart problems, I found that treating only the heart without addressing digestive issues resolved stomach problems in over 90% of cases.
This is a crucial finding that's rarely mentioned in either Western or Eastern medicine. No matter how many digestive symptoms there are, you can't control them individually, but when you improve heart capacity, increase blood volume, and strengthen blood vessels, the stomach eventually responds.
Understanding Exceptional Cases Correctly
I often see comments like "There's a 90-year-old who drinks coffee and eats bread but is perfectly fine." However, these are exceptional cases representing a tiny fraction in the normal distribution. The majority of people belong to the group where such behaviors cause problems.
When discussing health, we're talking about problems faced by the majority, not seeking comfort by looking at those who can exceptionally endure certain behaviors. Conversely, there are also people who struggle with health despite living correctly.
Changes in Treatment Approach
Currently, I don't view conditions as complex but focus on checking these three things:
1. How much has this person's heart capacity declined?
2. Is their blood volume sufficient?
3. Are their blood vessels strong?
Only when digestive function is too weak to absorb prescriptions do I treat the stomach first, then follow with heart and blood-strengthening medications. This approach has made treatment methods much simpler.
Practical Methods for Heart Strengthening
I've found stair climbing to be the most effective exercise. Additionally, addressing anxiety and fear is important. The heart is very delicate and must be treated very gently and kindly.
When you do heart rate-elevating exercises like stair climbing, the heart immediately responds:
- Mood improves
- Heart rate stabilizes
- Anxiety decreases
- Digestion improves
Core Goals of Blood Enhancement
The goals of all treatment and health management are:
- How can we increase blood volume?
- How can we strengthen blood vessels?
- How can we strengthen the heart to increase blood supply?
The key is maximizing blood flow to the stomach so it can operate as efficiently as possible and receive materials from good food to create good blood.
Change Through Practice
Watching 100 YouTube videos won't solve anything. You need to take steps yourself and observe your own body. Don't be afraid to try, and you need to believe in yourself to find direction.
If you wait patiently for your body's materials like blood and bodily fluids to increase, your body will respond. Since these don't show immediate effects, some patience is required, but this knowledge and understanding will ultimately help you understand your body and live better in the future.
Heart-centered health management isn't just about one organ - it's the core of whole-body health. Preparing for and addressing the cardiovascular weakening that everyone experiences with age is truly the beginning of proper health management.
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