There are four seasons in a year, each with its own characteristics. The climate, produce, and even people's psychology all change with the seasons. The same goes for the elderly, their health regimen should not remain unchanged, but should be adjusted according to the changing seasons!
Three things the elderly should be cautious about in autumn health preservation
1. Avoid coldness for the digestive system
As people age, their digestive system gradually weakens, so they should eat less cold food, such as chilled watermelon and various cold drinks.
Cooking methods should focus on stewing and braising, and avoid cold salads.
If you like cold dishes, you can add some ginger, garlic, or mustard, which not only warms the stomach but also has a bactericidal effect.
2. Avoid drafts for the joints
Elderly people with poor cervical and lumbar spine should pay attention to keeping warm. In public places with low temperatures, the elderly should add clothes in a timely manner.
Do some simple exercises every day during leisure time, such as sit-ups and looking out the window.
Exercise the neck and back muscles to maintain blood circulation in the neck and waist.
3. Avoid exercising too early in the morning
Exercising too early in the morning is not beneficial to health.
Firstly, the air pollution is the heaviest before sunrise, which can easily cause respiratory infections.
Secondly, the elderly have higher blood coagulation ability in the morning, and the risk of blood clot formation increases accordingly, which is the peak period for heart attacks.
Things to know about diet for autumn health preservation for the elderly
1. Eat less but more frequently
In autumn and winter, the elderly should be reminded to eat less but more frequently, and consume easily digestible and appetizing food.
When choosing food for the elderly, you can focus on sweet and mild foods that nourish the body fluids and lungs.
For example: pears, lilies, Ophiopogon japonicus, water chestnuts, Chinese yams, pig lungs, lotus seeds, and lotus roots can be eaten more.
2. Eat more foods that nourish the yin and lungs
Such as: lilies, sesame, white fungus, and fruits, which can prevent dehydration and dry and itchy skin.
3. Eat some nourishing foods
For elderly people with weak constitution and chronic diseases, supplementing the body can improve physical fitness and provide benefits for fitness, disease prevention, and longevity.
Appropriate intake of chicken, duck, beef, pork liver, fish, as well as lotus seeds, walnuts, longan meat, jujubes, and other foods is recommended.
Warm reminder:
In autumn, besides paying attention to diet, the elderly should also keep warm and add appropriate clothing.
Mornings and evenings in autumn are relatively cool, so be careful not to let the "back" and "heart" get cold. If necessary, wear a vest or sweater first.
