Many people pursue health without any purpose, just because they see others doing it successfully. They should not follow trends or be influenced by fads. It is not advisable to immediately start swimming just because they heard it is good, and then switch to practicing qigong the next day, and then switch to practicing frog kung fu the day after. This kind of blind pursuit without considering their own conditions will not improve their health, but may instead lead to illness.
It is important to find a suitable way to exercise. There is a saying, "Exercise is like the miraculous Ganoderma herb, why bother seeking other elixirs." The body's resistance to disease mainly relies on its own immune system, which is achieved through active exercise. However, exercise should be tailored to one's own needs.
Health preservation can help middle-aged and elderly people enjoy their later years and keep their physical and mental well-being in an optimistic and healthy state. Therefore, health preservation is very important for this age group. Each person has a unique health preservation method that suits them best, and it is important not to follow feelings blindly. For middle-aged and elderly friends, everyone's physical condition is different, so it is necessary to develop a practical and scientifically sound health preservation method based on their own actual situation. Middle-aged and elderly people should not seek medical advice randomly. In this era of rapid information development, overwhelming advertisements have made them accustomed to "listening to information" when they have illnesses. They do not see doctors, but believe in the advertisements of certain drugs and buy them without knowing whether these drugs are suitable for their condition or the correct way to use them. This kind of practice is very dangerous, as they do not know if these drugs are suitable for their condition, and the uncertainty can lead to drug-induced side effects. Mild cases can cause damage to internal organs, while severe cases can be life-threatening.
Some middle-aged and elderly people take ginseng, turtle jelly, cow bezoar, dog treasure, cordyceps, and other supplements as their daily diet to maintain health and prevent aging. However, this not only has no health benefits, but can also harm the spleen and stomach, causing illnesses. It is important not to rely solely on feelings and limited medical knowledge to assess one's own physical condition. Regular comprehensive health check-ups at the hospital are necessary to detect diseases early. Faced with the various health preservation methods and advertisements for health products introduced in books, newspapers, magazines, radio, and television, it is important not to blindly follow or purchase these without careful consideration. This kind of practice not only wastes money but also fails to achieve the desired results. Only what is truly suitable for one's own needs should be adopted and absorbed.
People should maintain a regular rhythm of life and not follow feelings blindly. The key to health preservation lies in simplicity, moderation, and naturalness, and it should be practiced consistently. Avoid excessive labor and excessive indulgence, and focus on nurturing vitality and spirit.
Health preservation includes nurturing character, spirit, vitality, heart, and virtue. "Refrain from anger to nurture character, think less to nurture spirit, speak less to nurture vitality, eliminate selfish thoughts to nurture the heart." Regulating one's emotions and desires will prevent harm to the body. After retirement, the elderly can cultivate their hobbies to make their retired life colorful. There are many beneficial activities for the elderly, such as reading and writing, calligraphy and painting, stamp collecting, flower cultivation and bird raising, fishing and cooking, and singing and dancing. In addition, actively participating in social activities is also a good way to regulate one's body and mind. It is important to have a clear life goal and a broad-minded attitude, to acknowledge one's own worldview, understand one's own state, affirm the value of one's own life, and not seek unnecessary troubles. Be content and do good deeds. By doing so, your life will be full of joy.
