The warm and windy weather in spring is the main cause of disease transmission and recurrence of old diseases. How to prevent diseases in the elderly in spring.
Several major diseases that harm the health of the elderly in spring
1. In spring, people with liver yang hyperactivity are more likely to experience headaches and dizziness. This is the reason why traditional Chinese medicine has long pointed out that "diseases related to the head are caused by spring qi".
Modern medicine has also found that the climate changes in spring can easily increase blood pressure, causing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and insomnia.
2. Gastric and duodenal ulcers are also prone to occur in spring. In terms of diet, one should avoid consuming substances rich in creatine, purine alkaloids, etc., such as pork soup, chicken soup, fish soup, beef soup, spinach, beans, animal offal, and spicy condiments;
Because the above-mentioned foods have a strong stimulating effect on gastric acid secretion or cause gas production and abdominal distension, increasing the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.
3. Chronic bronchitis in the elderly is also prone to occur in spring.
How to prevent diseases
1. First disease prevention
Eat 250-500 grams of bananas or oranges every day;
Or boil 100 grams of banana peel in water and drink it frequently. Because bananas contain potassium ions that can lower blood pressure.
In addition, regularly consume potassium-rich foods such as lemons, pears, mung beans, etc., which are also beneficial for preventing and treating hypertension.
You can also boil 500 grams of celery in water, add an appropriate amount of sugar, and drink it instead of tea; or boil 250 grams of celery and 10 red dates in water and drink it instead of tea.
2. Second disease prevention
In terms of diet, one should avoid consuming substances rich in creatine, purine alkaloids, etc., such as pork soup, chicken soup, fish soup, beef soup, spinach, beans, animal offal, and spicy condiments, because the above-mentioned foods have a strong stimulating effect on gastric acid secretion or cause gas production and abdominal distension, increasing the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.
For dietary prevention and treatment, honey therapy can be used. After steaming honey in water, take it on an empty stomach before meals, 100 milliliters per day, divided into 3 doses.
3. Third disease prevention
Eat more foods that can relieve phlegm, invigorate the spleen, nourish the kidneys, and nourish the lungs, such as loquat, oranges, pears, lotus seeds, lilies, dates, walnuts, honey, etc., which can help alleviate symptoms.
The diet should be light, and avoid eating seafood and greasy foods. As the saying goes, "Fish generates fire, meat generates phlegm, and cabbage and tofu keep you safe", there is a certain scientific reason behind it.
Five tips for elderly spring health
1. Don't sleep too much
When spring comes, people tend to sleep more, especially many elderly people who love to sleep in. However, some traditional Chinese medicine practitioners say that long-term bed rest can easily damage the vitality. Sleeping too much can even cause illness in otherwise healthy bodies because long-term bed rest slows down the body's metabolism.
2. Exercise more
Spring is a good time for the elderly to go out and participate in fitness activities.
Frequent outdoor activities allow you to breathe fresh air, cleanse the body of impurities, and enhance cardiovascular and pulmonary functions. It can also comfortably bathe in the warm sun, kill bacteria and viruses on the skin, and enhance the body's immune system.
3. Dress appropriately
Spring weather is changeable, with sudden cold and warm temperatures. Throughout the day, there are changes in coolness in the morning and evening, warmth during the day, and coldness at midnight.
Therefore, the elderly should not take off their winter clothes too early, but should "keep warm" for a while to allow various parts of the body to adapt. This can prevent catching colds and avoid the risk of developing pneumonia, emphysema, and heart and lung diseases.
4. Avoid eating raw and cold foods
In spring, the elderly should pay attention to diet regulation, eat more nutritious and easily digestible light food, and avoid eating raw and cold food as much as possible to prevent stimulating the stomach and intestines and causing diseases.
5. Avoid visiting frequently
Spring is a season of respiratory diseases. Due to weak immune systems, the elderly are more susceptible to infections. During the epidemic period, the elderly should avoid frequent visits to crowded public places such as shopping malls and theaters.
