Modern people are all striving hard to find the way to stay healthy. Many people have come up with various methods, but they don't realize that the simplest way to stay healthy actually lies right beside us. The benefits of labor for health and longevity have long been discussed by ancient scholars. Su Shi, a poet from the Song dynasty, said, "Those who are good at taking care of their health can both relax and work hard."
Labor contributes to good health and long life for several reasons, summarized as follows:
1. Labor can strengthen the body
Labor can exercise the muscles and bones, promote the vitality of the internal organs, strengthen the muscles, improve blood circulation, and keep the joints flexible. Therefore, it can improve reflexes and agility. It is said that "use it or lose it." Physical labor has the effects of shaping the body, activating the muscles and bones, promoting blood circulation, and regulating mental health. Studies have shown that women who regularly engage in labor can increase blood flow in the coronary arteries, improve the nutrition and metabolism of the heart muscle, enhance the elasticity and tension of the muscles, and prevent the synthesis of cholesterol, thus preventing cardiovascular diseases.
2. Labor can bring joy and happiness
Although labor may involve sweating, the fruits of labor can bring joy and happiness to people, enhancing the interest and love for life. Therefore, experts in health preservation consider labor to be one of the most important methods of staying healthy.
3. Labor prevents premature aging
As women enter middle age, their organs and tissues gradually age. However, the speed and extent of aging are directly related to individual circumstances. It has been proven that women who regularly engage in moderate labor, due to maintaining a certain level of physical activity, increase the demand for oxygen and nutrients in the muscles, preventing or slowing down the physiological atrophy of muscles. This can effectively prevent aging phenomena such as joint stiffness, impaired movement, and fragile and easily broken bones, laying a good foundation for health and longevity.
4. Labor enhances intelligence
Through labor, women constantly gain knowledge, broaden their horizons, and accumulate experience, enabling them to have a deeper understanding of natural phenomena and grasp the laws of nature. In addition, labor can promote blood circulation, keep the heart, brain, and entire circulatory system at a higher level of functionality, and enhance the regulatory function of the nervous system. This can make people more alert, quick-thinking, and energetic.
With the rapid development of science and technology, the physical labor of modern women has gradually decreased, and the intensity of labor has also greatly reduced. If we overly rely on automation, electrification, and pursue material enjoyment, and become lazy and averse to physical activity, it will undoubtedly lead to a decline in the functions of various organs and systems in the body, a decrease in immune function, and ultimately a decline in physical fitness and the occurrence of various diseases. Some scholars call this phenomenon "rich and sick." Patients often show symptoms such as obesity, sluggish thinking, laziness in limbs, and weak physical constitution, and often suffer from digestive disorders. The treatment for "rich and sick" only requires one word: "diligence."
Therefore, modern women must not overlook the fitness benefits of labor. They should actively participate in various physical labor activities and avoid seeking comfort. This way, they can not only exercise their bodies and improve their enjoyment of life, but also achieve the effects of staying healthy and preserving their health.
