For the elderly, many people have the habit of health preservation. So how can we live a healthy and long life? In fact, these can be reflected in our daily life.
1. Get up early and avoid staying in bed
Staying in bed is quite harmful. When the body is asleep, the functions of the body will slow down and relax. This causes the body to quickly return to a normal state upon waking up, leading to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. It is best to stay in bed for a few minutes after waking up to complete this transition period. Therefore, if you get up and get dressed immediately after waking up in the morning, it is easy to cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases for people with a heavy burden on the heart. Therefore, it is better for the elderly not to get up immediately after waking up. They can stay in bed quietly for a few minutes or move their limbs slightly to gradually adapt their body functions to normal activities.
2. Morning exercises
Scientific and reasonable exercise can help the elderly enhance their immunity, and it is also an important factor for healthy and long life. Morning exercises can improve the circulation of qi and blood in the body and uplift the spirit. Morning exercises should be based on individual physical conditions, and appropriate exercise activities such as practicing Tai Chi, dancing, or walking should be chosen.
3. Defecate in the morning
For the elderly, constipation is more or less common, and regular defecation is an effective method to treat constipation. When defecating, do not strain too hard or spend too much time, and do not stand up too quickly to prevent cardiovascular diseases or insufficient blood supply, which may cause dizziness.
4. Nap
Napping is important for the elderly. It not only serves as a "recharge" for the afternoon activities or work, but also effectively prevents coronary heart disease. According to a study, the probability of developing coronary heart disease is 20% lower for people who persist in taking a nap. The duration of a nap is generally about half an hour, and it is best not to exceed one hour. If a patient with cardiovascular diseases or disorders of the circulatory system takes a nap, it is advisable to have someone watch over them to prevent the occurrence of dangerous symptoms such as stroke.
5. Deep breathing
After waking up every day, the elderly can close their eyes for 5 minutes. If they are not in a hurry, they can also do some stretching exercises on the bed, such as stretching their waist and rolling their body to fully stretch their joints, or standing on tiptoes and taking deep breaths. Deep breathing can regulate the breath. Exhalation and inhalation should be slow. You can feel the tightness and relaxation in your chest.
By adhering to these habits every day, after a month, you will feel significant changes in your body and a boost in energy throughout the day.
