老年人皮肤干燥，瘙痒眼干口干的破局之道

在时光的长河中，老年人就像那历经风雨的古树，虽有着岁月的沉淀与智慧，却也不免遭遇一些身体上的“小麻烦”。口干、眼干、皮肤瘙痒，这些看似不起眼的症状，却如同恼人的小虫子，时不时地叮咬着他们的生活，让本该安逸的晚年多了几分不适。

干燥之困：季节与身体的“合谋”

每到春季，那多风的日子就像调皮的孩子，肆意地吹拂着大地，也吹走了老年人身体里的水分；而秋天，干燥的气候宛如一个无形的“干燥剂”，让老年人的身体愈发觉得缺水。这季节的变换，就像是一场精心策划的“阴谋”，与老年人身体内部的变化“合谋”，使得口干、眼干、皮肤瘙痒等症状在此时愈发严重。

从中医的角度来看，气血不足、津亏血燥是这一切的根本。随着年龄的增长，人体的各个器官就像老旧的机器，运转起来不再那么顺畅。肝肾阴虚，就如同机器的润滑油不足，导致各个部件之间的摩擦增大，出现各种问题；脾胃虚弱，则像是机器的能量供应不足，无法正常地消化和吸收营养，进而影响到全身的气血运行。据不完全统计，在60岁以上的老年人中，有超过六成的人存在不同程度的口干、眼干、皮肤瘙痒等症状，这足以说明问题的普遍性。

不良生活习惯也是导致这些症状的“帮凶”。熬夜，就像是在身体里点燃了一把“小火”，慢慢地消耗着身体的阴液。子时，也就是晚上11点到凌晨1点，是养阴的最佳时段，此时若不入睡，就如同错过了给身体“浇水”的黄金时间。过度洗浴，就像是把身体这棵“大树”的树皮过度剥落，让皮肤失去了保护，更加干燥。而且，怒伤肝、思伤脾，情绪的大起大落就像一场暴风雨，会耗损阴血，让身体的干燥症状雪上加霜。

食疗妙方：润泽身体的“甘霖”

既然知道了问题的根源，那么改善这些症状就得从滋阴润燥入手。就像给干涸的土地浇灌甘霖，食疗就是一种温和而有效的方法。

有医生提到个茶饮方子，就像是一杯神奇的“润燥仙水”。沙参、麦冬能润肺生津，它们就像两位勤劳的“水精灵”，在身体里四处奔走，为干燥的肺部和口腔带来水分；玉竹质润多脂，擅长滋阴润燥，尤适宜口干舌燥之人，它就像一块滋润的“玉石”，慢慢地释放着水分，滋润着身体的每一个角落。取适量北沙参、麦冬、玉竹，用沸水冲泡代茶频饮，就像给身体进行了一场小小的“水疗”，让干燥的症状逐渐缓解。

还有那银耳百合羹，堪称是一道美味的“润燥佳肴”。将泡发的银耳与百合、枸杞一同煮成羹，银耳滋阴润肺，就像一朵洁白的云朵，为肺部带来清新的滋润；百合清心安神，如同一位温柔的仙子，抚平内心的烦躁；枸杞滋补肝肾，就像一颗小小的能量珠，为肝肾补充元气。全方共奏润肺养心、滋肾明目之效，喝上一口，那细腻的口感和滋润的感觉，仿佛让身体置身于一个湿润的春天。

起居情志：全方位的“干燥防御”

除了食疗，起居和情志方面的调整也至关重要。起居方面，要避免熬夜，保证子时前入睡。这就好比给身体设定了一个规律的“作息时间表”，让身体在最佳的时间进行自我修复和调整。居住环境也要保持适当的湿度，就像给身体创造一个舒适的“小气候”，避免过度干燥。可以在房间里放置加湿器，或者摆放几盆绿色植物，让空气变得湿润起来。

情志上，要保持心境平和。怒伤肝、思伤脾，这些情绪就像隐藏在身体里的“定时炸弹”，随时可能引发各种问题。可以通过静坐、聆听舒缓音乐等方式调节情绪，就像给心灵做了一次“按摩”，让内心的烦躁和不安渐渐消散。想象一下，在一个宁静的午后，坐在窗前，闭上眼睛，静静地聆听那悠扬的音乐，感受着内心的平静，身体的干燥症状似乎也在这一刻得到了缓解。

老年人的口干、眼干、皮肤瘙痒等问题，虽然看似小问题，但却影响着他们的生活质量。我们要像对待珍贵的古董一样，细心地呵护老年人的身体。通过滋阴润燥的食疗、合理的起居调整和情志调节，为他们的身体注入“水分”，让他们在晚年的时光里，能够远离干燥的困扰，享受健康、舒适的生活。让我们用爱和关怀，为老年人的生活增添一抹温暖的色彩，就像在干燥的沙漠中，种下一片希望的绿洲。

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The Solution to Dry Skin, Itchy Eyes and Dry Mouth in Elderly People

In the long course of time, the elderly are like ancient trees that have weathered storms. Although they possess the accumulation of years and wisdom, they inevitably encounter some physical "troubles." Dry mouth, dry eyes, and itchy skin - these seemingly insignificant symptoms are like annoying little insects that occasionally bite their lives, making their otherwise comfortable old age somewhat uncomfortable.

The Dilemma of Dryness: The "Conspiracy" of Seasons and the Body

Every spring, those windy days are like naughty children, blowing wildly on the earth and blowing away the moisture in the bodies of old people; while autumn, the dry climate is like an invisible "drying agent," making the elderly body feel more and more lack of water. The change of this season is like a well-planned "conspiracy" with the changes inside the elderly body to make symptoms such as dry mouth, dry eyes and itchy skin become more serious at this time.

From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), deficiency in qi and blood, as well as dryness of the blood due to lack of fluid, are the root causes of all these issues. As people age, various organs in the body become like old machines that no longer function as smoothly. Liver and kidney yin deficiency can lead to increased friction between parts due to insufficient lubrication, resulting in various problems; while weak spleen and stomach energy supply can prevent proper digestion and absorption of nutrients, which in turn affects qi and blood circulation throughout the body. According to incomplete statistics, more than 60% of elderly individuals over the age of 60 suffer from varying degrees of symptoms such as dry mouth, dry eyes, and itchy skin, indicating the prevalence of these issues.

Bad living habits also contribute to these symptoms. Staying up late is like lighting a "small fire" inside the body, slowly consuming the body's yin fluid. Zi Shi, which is from 11 pm to 1 am in the evening, is the best time to nourish yin. If you don't sleep at this time, it's like missing the golden opportunity to "water" your body. Excessive bathing is like over-peeling the bark of this "tree" of the body, which makes the skin lose protection and become drier. Moreover, anger hurts the liver and thinking hurts the spleen, and emotional ups and downs like a storm will deplete yin blood and make the symptoms of dryness worse.

Dietary Remedies: Nourishing Body's "Rainfall"

Now that we know the root of the problem, improving these symptoms must start with nourishing yin and moistening dryness. Just like pouring sweet rain on parched land, dietary therapy is a gentle yet effective method.

The tea recipe mentioned by Dr. is like a magical “moisturizing fairy water”. Codonopsis pilosula and Ophiopogon japonicus can moisturize the lungs and generate saliva, they are like two diligent “water fairies” running around in the body to bring moisture to dry lungs and mouth; Jade bamboo is rich in fat and is good at nourishing the lining and drying, especially for people with dry mouth and dry mouth. It is like a moisturizing "jade" that slowly releases water and moisturizes every corner of the body. Take an appropriate amount of Beisha ginseng, Ophiopogon and jade bamboo, brew it with boiling water instead of tea, and drink it frequently, just like giving the body a small "spa", so that the symptoms of dryness are gradually relieved.

The silver ear lily soup is a delicious "moisturizing dish." The soaked silver ear is cooked with lily and goji berries to create a soup that nourishes yin and moistens lungs, like a white cloud that brings freshness to the lungs; lily calms the mind and spirit, like a gentle fairy that soothes inner restlessness; goji berries nourish liver and kidney, like a small energy bead that replenishes vital energy to the liver and kidneys. The overall effect of this soup is to moisturize the lungs, nurture the heart, nourish the kidneys, and brighten the eyes. Taking a sip, the delicate texture and moistening sensation make one feel as if they were in a humid spring.

Living mood: all-round "dry defense"

In addition to dietary therapy, adjustments in living habits and emotions are also crucial. In terms of living habits, it is important to avoid staying up late and ensure that you fall asleep before midnight. This is like setting a regular "sleep schedule" for your body, allowing it to repair and adjust itself at its best time. The living environment should also maintain appropriate humidity, just like creating a comfortable "microclimate" for your body, avoiding excessive dryness. You can place a humidifier in the room or put several pots of green plants to make the air moist.

Emotionally, it is important to maintain a peaceful state of mind. Anger harms the liver, while worry harms the spleen; these emotions are like hidden "time bombs" in the body that can trigger various problems at any time. You can regulate your emotions by sitting quietly, listening to soothing music, as if giving yourself a "massage," allowing your inner restlessness and unease to gradually dissipate. Imagine sitting by the window on a quiet afternoon, closing your eyes, and silently listening to the melodious music, feeling the peace within you, as if your dry symptoms have been relieved at that moment.

Dry mouth, dry eyes, and itchy skin in the elderly may seem like minor issues, but they affect their quality of life. We should treat the elderly's bodies with care, like precious antiques. Through nourishing yin and moistening dryness diet therapy, reasonable living adjustments, and emotional regulation, we can inject moisture into their bodies, allowing them to enjoy healthy and comfortable lives in their later years, free from the troubles of dryness. Let us use love and care to add a warm touch to their lives, like planting an oasis of hope in a dry desert.

Author Bio: Liang Shijie is a senior medical practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine with an undergraduate degree. 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 a researcher at the Shude Tang TCM Research Institute in Beijing, a fellow at the new 3 + 3 project of traditional Chinese medicine flame inheritance in Beijing - a scholar at the inheritance workstation 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. His work was featured in the journal Current Scientist and the journal Chinese Talent.