在博大精深的中医理论中，身心和谐被视为健康之本。《医学入门》中有一句话：“神静则心火自降，欲断则肾水自升。”这句话深刻揭示了人的精神状态与生理机能之间的微妙联系，以及如何通过调节内心来达到养生的目的。梁世杰科研团队就给大家做一下详细分析。
首先，我们来探讨“神静则心火自降”。在中医理论中，“心火”通常指的是人体内心神活动过盛所产生的热量，这种热量如果过度，就会导致心烦意乱、失眠多梦等症状。而“神静”则是指人的精神状态平和、宁静，没有过多的忧虑和杂念。当我们的心灵达到这种宁静状态时，心神活动趋于平稳，心火自然也随之下降，身体的各项机能得以平衡。
举个例子，现代人常常面临工作、生活的双重压力，长期处于紧张焦虑的状态中，导致心火旺盛，出现失眠、心悸等问题。而如果能够通过冥想、瑜伽等方式，让自己的心灵得到放松和宁静，那么这些症状就会得到缓解。就像一杯滚烫的茶水，如果不断搅拌，只会让水温持续升高；而如果让它静置不动，水温自然会逐渐下降。
接下来，我们再来看“欲断则肾水自升”。在中医理论中，“肾水”代表着人体的阴液和精气，是生命活动的物质基础。当人的欲望过多、过强时，会消耗大量的肾水，导致身体出现各种阴虚火旺的症状，如腰膝酸软、头晕耳鸣等。而“欲断”则是指减少过度的欲望和追求，让身心回归自然、本真的状态。当人的欲望得到控制时，肾水得以保存和滋养，自然就能够上升滋润全身。
仍以现代人为例，很多人为了追求名利、地位等外在的东西，不惜牺牲自己的健康和家庭。这种过度的欲望不仅让他们身心俱疲，还可能导致各种疾病的发生。而如果能够学会放下、知足常乐，那么不仅能够减少身体的消耗，还能够让肾水得到滋养，身体自然会更加健康。
梁世杰科研团队认为“神静则心火自降，欲断则肾水自升”这句话不仅揭示了人的精神状态与生理机能之间的微妙联系，还为我们提供了养生的方法。在快节奏的现代生活中，我们应该学会调节自己的心态和欲望，让身心回归自然、和谐的状态。只有这样，我们才能够真正地享受生命的美好和幸福。
当然，养生并非一朝一夕之事，需要我们持之以恒地坚持和努力。但只要我们能够用心去体会和实践这句话所蕴含的深意和智慧，相信我们一定能够走出一条属于自己的健康之路。
作者简介：梁世杰 中医高年资主治医师，从事中医临床工作24年，积累了较丰富的临床经验。师从首都医科大学附属北京中医院肝病科主任医师、著名老中医陈勇，侍诊多载，深得器重，尽得真传！擅用“商汤经方分类疗法”、专病专方结合“焦树德学术思想”“关幼波十纲辨证”学术思想治疗疑难杂症为特色。现任北京厚德为怀医生集团渐冻症研究中心主任，北京树德堂中医研究院研究员，北京中医药薪火传承新3+3工程—焦树德门人（陈勇）传承工作站研究员，国际易联易学与养生专委会常务理事，中国中医药研究促进会焦树德学术传承专业委员会委员，中国药文化研究会中医药慢病防治分会首批癌症领域入库专家。荣获2020年中国中医药研究促进会仲景医学分会举办的第八届医圣仲景南阳论坛“经方名医”荣誉称号。2023年首届京津冀“扁鹊杯”燕赵医学研究主题征文优秀奖获得者。
High pressure, poor health, harmonious heart and kidney water
In the extensive and profound theory of traditional Chinese medicine, harmony between body and mind is regarded as the foundation of health. There is a saying in "Introduction to Medicine":"When the mind is calm, the fire in the heart will fall; if you want to break, the water in the kidney will rise." This sentence profoundly reveals the subtle connection between a person's mental state and physiological functions, as well as how to achieve the purpose of health preservation by regulating the heart. Liang Shijie's scientific research team will make a detailed analysis for everyone.
First of all, let's discuss "when the mind is still, the heart's fire comes down naturally." In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine,"heart-fire" usually refers to the heat generated by excessive mental activity in the human body. If this heat is excessive, it will lead to symptoms such as upset, insomnia and dreams. "Spiritual tranquility" means that a person's mental state is peaceful and tranquil, without too much worries and distracting thoughts. When our mind reaches this state of tranquility, the mental activities tend to stabilize, the heart fire naturally drops, and the various functions of the body are balanced.
For example, modern people often face the dual pressure of work and life, and are in a state of tension and anxiety for a long time, resulting in strong feelings and problems such as insomnia and palpitations. If you can relax and calm your mind through meditation, yoga, etc., then these symptoms will be alleviated. Just like a cup of hot tea, if you constantly stir, the water temperature will only continue to rise; if you let it stand still, the water temperature will naturally gradually drop.
Next, let's look at "If you want to stop, the kidney water will rise by itself." In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine,"kidney water" represents the yin fluid and essence of the human body and is the material basis of life activities. When a person's desire is too much and too strong, a large amount of kidney water will be consumed, causing various symptoms of yin deficiency and fire in the body, such as soreness of the waist and knees, dizziness and tinnitus. "Desire to break" refers to reducing excessive desires and pursuits, and allowing the body and mind to return to a natural and authentic state. When people's desires are controlled, kidney water is preserved and nourished, and it can naturally rise and nourish the whole body.
Still take modern people as an example. Many people do not hesitate to sacrifice their health and families in pursuit of external things such as fame, fortune, status, etc. This excessive desire not only makes them physically and mentally exhausted, but may also lead to various diseases. If you can learn to let go and be content with happiness, you can not only reduce your body's consumption, but also nourish your kidney water, and your body will naturally be healthier.
Liang Shijie's scientific research team believes that the sentence "When the mind is still, the heart's fire will fall, and if you want to stop, the kidney water will rise" not only reveals the subtle connection between a person's mental state and physiological functions, but also provides us with a way to maintain health. In the fast-paced modern life, we should learn to adjust our mentality and desires so that our body and mind can return to a natural and harmonious state. Only in this way can we truly enjoy the beauty and happiness of life.
Of course, maintaining good health does not happen overnight and requires our perseverance and hard work. But as long as we can understand and practice the profound meaning and wisdom contained in this sentence with our heart, we believe that we will be able to find our own healthy path.
Author Bio: Liang Shijie is a senior medical practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine. 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 the director of the Center for Diffusion Research of Dr. Houde Wei Group in Beijing, a researcher at the Shude Tang Institute of Chinese Medicine, and a fellow at the new 3 + 3 project of traditional Chinese medicine flame inheritance in Beijing - a scholar at the inheritance work station 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.
