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You are:
The Stagnant Heart Type
You carry some long-standing emotional baggage and may be experiencing the early signs of heart disease – poor circulation, fatigue, anxiety and/or insomnia. You are prone to developing cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or angina pectoris. Preventative medicine and stress management are both very important for your type.
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Possible Symptoms:
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heart palpitations or racing heart
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chest discomfort
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cold hands
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bluish/purple lips or nails
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heart pain radiating down the left arm
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fatigue
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anxiety
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insomnia
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Causes:
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Long-term anxiety, grief, resentment or repressed anger
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Unexpressed emotions
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Helpful Tips:
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See a mental health counselor or therapist to address repressed emotions.
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Ask your Chinese herbalist about taking herbal medicine to improve blood flow through your heart.
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Drink only room-temperature water. Ice cold water can cause constriction of the heart muscle.
Best foods to eat:
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Meat: venison
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Seafood: crab
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Vegetables: chives, leeks, onions, radishes, scallion, turnips
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Fruits: peaches
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Dairy/eggs: eggs
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Herbs/spices: chili pepper, tumeric
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Other: vinegar
What to Drink:
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Room-temperature or hot/warm water
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Red wine (in moderation)
Foods & Drinks to AVOID:
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cold & raw foods
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ice in drinks
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greasy/fried foods