Patient's question:
Discovered at the age of 3. There is a crooked neck and a sound in the throat.Doctor's answer:
Dietary Methods for TicsDietary Recommendations and Restrictions for Children with Tics
Restrictions: Children with tics should avoid frequently consuming fried foods such as instant noodles, hot pot lamb, and grilled lamb skewers, as well as greasy, sweet foods and cold foods. Fried foods are prone to injuring yin and igniting fire, while instant noodles and other processed foods contain additives and preservatives that can harm brain function. Greasy, rich foods can easily produce phlegm and turbidity, while cold foods can damage the spleen and stomach, disrupting their normal digestive function. All of these are detrimental to the condition and should be avoided. Additionally, beverages also contain substances that can harm brain function and should not be consumed regularly, especially not as a daily replacement for water.
Recommendations: The following foods are recommended for children with tics:
- Animal brains and marrow: Can be steamed or boiled. Regular consumption can benefit the kidneys, replenish marrow, and improve attention and memory.
- Fresh fish (especially sea fish): Fish contain many nutrients beneficial for intellectual development. Steaming preserves more of its components, making it beneficial for cognition.
- Lotus seed and lily bulb porridge: Cook lotus seeds, lily bulbs, and glutinous rice together into porridge. Eating once a day in the morning can nourish the kidneys and spleen and calm the mind.
- Poria and Chinese yam porridge: Cook poria powder and fresh Chinese yam with a small amount of cornmeal into porridge. This can strengthen the spleen, aid digestion, and eliminate phlegm and dampness.
- Milk and natural foods rich in water and vitamins: Most suitable for daily consumption by children with tics.
Additionally, parents should pay attention to ensuring their children drink plenty of water and consume fewer beverages.
Lotus Seed and Pig Heart Soup for Tics (Beneficial for Cognitive Enhancement and Calming the Mind)
- Ingredients: 30 grams of lotus seeds, one pig heart.
- Seasonings: Appropriate amounts of salt, soy sauce, and MSG.
- Instructions: Wash the pig heart, slice it, and place it in a microwave rice cooker. Add the lotus seeds, then put the cooker in the microwave and simmer for 0 minutes on medium heat. Add salt, MSG, soy sauce, and other seasonings to season. Serve as a side dish with meals, once a day in the evening.
- Function: Enhances cognition, calms the mind, and nourishes the blood and heart. Suitable for conditions such as restlessness, palpitations, forgetfulness, and memory loss.