As we enter autumn, the weather becomes cooler and the air becomes drier. Sweating decreases, sleep time increases, and the body is more prone to storing fat. If we are not careful, we can easily gain weight. Gradually gaining weight not only affects our appearance, but can also lead to conditions like high blood lipid levels, which is dangerous for obese individuals. Therefore, in terms of diet, it is advisable to choose low-calorie coarse grains such as corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, barley, and legumes.
In addition, we still need to take precautions in other areas during autumn.
Preventing decline: Drink more water and urinate frequently
With the onset of colder weather in autumn, the body's yang energy contracts and the yin energy hides within. Therefore, autumn health cannot be separated from the concept of "nourishing and preserving." Specifically in regards to sexual activity, it means "resting the mind and nurturing the essence." Clinical data from hospitals have shown that besides patients with prostate diseases, there are also common cases of patients with sexual dysfunction in the field of male medicine. The latter usually require clinical treatment, while the former require regular care and prevention.
The chief physician in the Department of Male Medicine pointed out that the main cause of prostate disease is the patient's lack of personal hygiene and unhealthy lifestyle, leading to retrograde infection of the urinary tract. Additionally, the tough fibrous lipid capsule surrounding the prostate gland outside the body makes it difficult for drugs to penetrate the prostate barrier, resulting in difficult-to-cure prostatitis.
In addition, the dry climate in autumn leads to a decrease in urine production in the body. The urethra does not receive normal flushing, resulting in an increased incidence of prostate disease. Therefore, in autumn, citizens should pay attention to drinking more water and urinating frequently. "If there are symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and difficulty urinating, seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid the transformation of inflammation into a chronic condition."
Preventing dryness: Drink saltwater in the morning, honey water in the evening
After entering autumn, the air becomes dry, leading to an increase in respiratory system diseases such as rhinitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, asthma, and bronchial dilatation. In Chinese folk medicine, there is a saying of "nourishing yang in spring and summer, nourishing yin in autumn and winter." If the yin is not nourished properly, it can easily lead to heat-related illnesses, or what we commonly refer to as "having excessive internal heat."
To prevent autumn dryness, experts recommend the health and disease prevention method of "drinking saltwater in the morning and honey water in the evening": drink a glass of cold saltwater on an empty stomach in the morning, and a warm glass of honey water before bed at night. Plain water is rapidly lost from the body, so even if we keep drinking water, we still feel dry in the mouth. However, if we add a pinch of salt to the water and stir it before drinking, it can slow down the loss of moisture.
In addition, honey has the functions of clearing heat, nourishing the middle, detoxifying, and moisturizing. Regular consumption has certain preventive and therapeutic effects on lung diseases, hypertension, hemorrhoids, arteriosclerosis, and neurasthenia.
