Many times we talk about staying healthy and taking care of ourselves, but the truth is that health is right beside us, we just haven't noticed it yet. Perhaps a simple action or a small thing in our daily lives can bring us unexpected surprises.
1. Squatting
No matter how long you sit on a chair every day, make sure to take 1 minute every hour to do "invisible chair" - squatting. Squatting is mainly for adjusting the "essence, energy, and spirit". When squatting, concentrate and breathe naturally. Squat deeply, evenly, and steadily to exercise organs such as the throat, chest, and kidneys. This also tightens the muscles in the abdomen and legs to achieve the purpose of overall body exercise.
2. Soaking Feet Before Bedtime
Soaking your feet in hot water for 20 minutes every day can improve the cardiovascular function of people with heart disease. It also accelerates blood circulation, relieves fatigue, and promotes sleep. Young people can soak for 15-20 minutes, while older people can extend it to 20-30 minutes. The water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees Celsius.
3. Take a Short Rest After Waking Up
According to incomplete statistics, more than 2 million people die from strokes every year. In cases of stroke and sudden death, about 25% occur in the moment of waking up in the morning. Therefore, when you wake up in the morning, don't rush to get up. Stay lying down for 2-3 minutes before sitting up. After sitting for 2-3 minutes, then stand up. Hong Zhaoguang, the chief health education expert of the Ministry of Health, explained that rapid changes from lying down to sitting up or even getting out of bed can cause a sudden change in blood pressure, leading to acute cerebral hypoxia and ischemia, resulting in falling down.
4. Practice Yoga
A study from West Virginia University in the United States shows that for people with mild or moderate back pain, practicing yoga for 90 minutes twice a week can reduce back pain by 56% and lower the depression index by 60%. If you don't have the conditions to practice yoga, lie down and relax, letting every part of your body be as close to the bed as possible, can also relieve back pain.
