Living with multiple generations under one roof is the aspiration of many people. To pay attention to the health of the elderly, we must start from the little things in life. The daily habits of elderly health care are very important. Let's look at some specific methods together!
Methods for the Health and Longevity of the Elderly
1. Drink yogurt regularly
Many people panic when they get sick and often go to the hospital for injections and medication. This can lower the body's immune system. Drinking a cup of yogurt when sick can alleviate symptoms.
Yogurt contains a lot of probiotics, which not only maintain the health of the intestines, but also have a certain impact on the overall health of the body.
2. Keep a calm mind
Some people feel very uncomfortable when they enter old age and have a sense of anxiety. At this time, it is important to maintain a calm mind. In daily life, one should have a relaxed and generous attitude and be content with the present.
3. Cultivate plants and flowers
Generally, people who love to cultivate plants and flowers are people who have a love for life. Gardening can not only protect the health of the cardiovascular system, but also improve the flexibility and strength of muscles.
4. Chew slowly and swallow carefully
As one gets older, it is important to chew food slowly and avoid eating too quickly. Eating too quickly increases the risk of diabetes. Sufficient chewing can improve the body's digestion.
5. Eat more fruits and vegetables
Elderly people should generally avoid spicy foods and have a light diet. Eating more fruits and vegetables can provide sufficient nutrients for the body.
Recommended Health Tea for the Elderly
1. Cholesterol-lowering tea
Ingredients: 30g fresh hawthorn, 6g locust flower, 10g poria cocos, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Method:
1. Wash the hawthorn, remove the core, mash it, and put it in a pot with poria cocos. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the residue and take the juice.
2. Use the juice to brew the locust flower, and finally add rock sugar to taste.
Effect: This tea is sour and sweet, and it has the functions of appetizing, aiding digestion, reducing cholesterol, and preventing stroke.
2. Throat-clearing tea
Ingredients: 10-15g dried persimmon, 1 loquat fruit, 1 fat sea coconut.
Method: Steam the dried persimmon slices in water for 15 minutes, mash the loquat fruit, and put them together with the fat sea coconut and dried persimmon in a teacup. Brew with boiling water, cover and let it steep for 5 minutes.
Effect: Many elderly people have problems with coughing and wheezing, so it is necessary to drink some throat-clearing tea. This tea is refreshing and soothing, and has obvious effects in relieving throat pain, cough, and swelling.
3. Blood pressure-lowering tea
Ingredients: 3g pine needles (chopped), 10g chrysanthemum, 3g green tea.
Method: Put the three ingredients into a teacup, brew with boiling water, cover and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
Effect: Many elderly people suffer from high blood pressure, so this tea can help. The tea has a slightly bitter taste and a fragrant aroma. Drinking it regularly can cool the body, lower blood pressure, and improve liver function and eyesight.
