Patient's question:
The child of my sister has been diagnosed with a complex and helpless disease called intellectual disability. My sister is always worried and upset. What kind of food is beneficial for someone with intellectual disability?Doctor's answer:
Idiots can be overly self-solicitous.(1) For those with severe deficiency of kidney yin or disharmony between heart and kidneys, it is advisable to take wolfberry, lily bulb, lotus seeds, longan, and sesame, which can tonify the kidneys and calm the mind.
(2) For those with spleen deficiency leading to phlegm or phlegm obstructing the clear orifices, it is advisable to take peony root, Astragalus, white atractylodes, and jujubes, which can strengthen the spleen, transform dampness, and awaken the mind.
(3) For those with blood stasis obstructing brain collaterals, it is advisable to take hawthorn, Salvia miltiorrhiza, safflower, and walnut kernels, which can activate blood circulation and resolve stasis.
(4) It is important to appropriately consume high-quality protein and a variety of vitamins. Avoid spicy, dry, hot, and greasy foods.
Children are threatened by idiocy, so parents must take them to the doctor immediately for treatment to avoid various misunderstandings.