For people with weak constitution, health care is particularly important in winter. It is crucial for the elderly to know and avoid several taboos for winter health care. Let's take a look together with the editor!
1. Proper winter supplementation
People like to eat mutton in winter, which contains a large amount of protein that can meet the needs of the elderly. However, mutton also contains a lot of cholesterol and saturated fatty acids, especially in the fatty parts, which are harmful to the body.
2. Reduce anger
Research has shown that when men reach the age of 40, their physical functions decline while their tempers increase.
Due to the cold weather or other reasons, the elderly may lose control of their temper, especially those who are already irritable.
3. Develop the habit of early bed and early rise
Early bed and early rise can not only protect the liver, spleen, and stomach but also make people more diligent.
In the morning, getting up early can read newspapers, keep up with current events, and enrich spiritual life.
4. Get more sunlight
The elderly need to get more sunlight or have outdoor sunbathing.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, there is a meridian called the Governor Vessel on our back, which is the master of yin energy in the body. Getting more sunlight is a good way to maintain the kidneys.
5. Exercise regularly
The elderly should choose suitable exercise according to their physical condition, and the amount of exercise should not be too large. As long as it can achieve the purpose of exercise, it is good.
Recommended health food for the elderly
1. Foods rich in iodine
Iodine is an important raw material for synthesizing thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones can promote the conversion of protein, carbohydrates, and fats in the body into energy, thus generating heat to resist the cold.
You can eat more kelp, nori, hairtail, seaweed, and shellfish, which are rich in iodine.
2. Foods rich in minerals
Fear of cold is related to a lack of minerals in the diet.
Carrots, potatoes, green vegetables, Chinese cabbage, lotus roots, cauliflower, spring onions, and potatoes contain a large amount of minerals. They can be mixed with meaty warming foods and consumed.
3. Foods rich in vitamins
Low temperatures accelerate the metabolism of vitamins in the body, so they should be replenished in a timely manner.
(1) Vitamin A can enhance the body's cold resistance;
(2) B vitamins are beneficial to normal metabolism;
(3) Vitamin C can improve the body's adaptability to cold;
(4) Vitamin E can promote smooth blood circulation and regulate hormone balance in the body.
4. Foods rich in iron
Iron is an important raw material for hematopoiesis. Red blood cells in the blood are responsible for the transportation and metabolism of oxygen in the body.
Taboos for winter health care in the elderly
1. Avoid sitting for long periods
Sitting is a necessary rest to eliminate fatigue, but sitting for a long time can cause muscle atrophy and shrinkage.
2. Avoid standing for long periods
The circulation of Qi and blood in the elderly relies on a combination of movement and stillness to maintain balance. If you stand still for a long time, it will affect the circulation of Qi and blood, causing imbalance in the nutrition of some tissues and cells in the body, leading to stagnation of Qi and blood, and thus causing diseases.
3. Avoid prolonged eye strain
In old age, prolonged eye strain can damage blood and consume energy, causing symptoms such as dizziness and blurred vision.
Therefore, the elderly should control the time for reading newspapers, watching TV, and movies within one to two hours, and should not watch continuously.
4. Avoid prolonged bed rest
Moderate sleep is beneficial to the health of the elderly, but prolonged sleep weakens the body.
Follow the seasons, go to bed late and get up early in spring and summer, go to bed early and get up early in autumn, and go to bed early and get up late in winter.
5. Avoid excessive inactivity
Excessive quietness, loneliness, boredom, and isolation can make the elderly feel mentally depressed, moody, and lose confidence in life, leading to a decline in health.
6. Avoid excessive straining during defecation
The elderly often suffer from constipation. When defecating is not smooth, they should use medication instead of straining.
Because when defecating, blood pressure is prone to rise, excessive straining may cause fainting, shock, and cerebral hemorrhage, endangering life.
