"Health preservation" is currently the most popular term. Health preservation can allow middle-aged and elderly people to better enjoy their later years, keeping their bodies and minds in an optimistic and healthy state. Therefore, health preservation is extremely important for middle-aged and elderly people. Each person has their own suitable methods for health preservation, and it is important to avoid following trends blindly. For middle-aged and elderly friends, everyone's physical condition is different, so it is necessary to develop a practical and scientifically suitable health preservation method based on one's own actual situation.
Many people have no specific purpose in health preservation, they just see others doing something with good results and follow suit. Health preservation should not be about chasing trends or following the latest fads. If swimming is said to be good today, one should not immediately go swimming. If practicing qigong is said to be good tomorrow, one should not immediately switch to practicing qigong. And if someone says frog exercise is good the day after tomorrow, one should not immediately start doing it. This kind of practice, which completely ignores whether it is suitable for one's own condition and blindly follows trends, will not improve one's health, but instead may lead to illness.
One should have a suitable way of exercising. There is a saying that goes: "Exercise is like Lingzhi herb, why bother searching for immortal prescriptions?" The body's resistance to diseases mainly relies on its own immune system, which is achieved through active exercise. However, exercise should be suitable for oneself.
Middle-aged and elderly people should never "seek medical treatment indiscriminately" for their illnesses. We are now in an era of rapid information development, and overwhelming advertisements leave people overwhelmed. This has led middle-aged and elderly people to develop the habit of "listening to information" when they are sick. They do not see a doctor, but instead believe in the advertising of certain medications and buy them without knowing whether these medications are suitable for their condition or understanding the correct usage methods. This uncertainty can lead to iatrogenic toxic side effects. Mild cases can cause certain damage to internal organs, while severe cases can be life-threatening.
Some middle-aged and elderly people take ginseng, turtle essence, niuhuang, dog treasure, cordyceps, and other supplements as regular dietary items for health preservation and anti-aging. However, this does not have a beneficial effect on health preservation; it actually harms the spleen and stomach and creates unnecessary health problems. Do not rely solely on feelings and limited medical knowledge to evaluate and judge one's physical condition. Regular comprehensive health checks at the hospital are necessary in order to detect diseases early. Faced with the various ways of health preservation from ancient and modern times introduced in books, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, as well as the numerous advertisements for health products, one must not blindly copy or buy them. This practice not only results in financial loss, but also fails to achieve the desired effects. Only those methods that truly meet one's actual needs should be "introduced" and "absorbed".
People should live in a regular rhythm, not "following feelings" from one day to another. The key to health preservation lies in simplicity, moderation, and naturalness, as well as persistence. One should not overexert oneself or indulge excessively. Nurturing one's qi and spirit is the essence of true health preservation.
Health preservation includes nurturing one's nature, spirit, qi, heart, and moral character. "Refrain from anger to nurture one's nature, think less to nurture one's spirit, speak less to nurture one's qi, eliminate selfish thoughts to nurture one's heart." Regulating one's emotions and desires and avoiding extreme joy and sorrow will not harm the body. After retiring, the elderly can cultivate their hobbies appropriately and make their retired life colorful. For elderly friends, there are many beneficial activities for body and mind, such as reading and writing, calligraphy and painting, stamp collecting, flower cultivation and bird raising, fishing and cooking, 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 and tolerant mind, to recognize one's own worldview, understand one's own state, affirm the value of one's life, avoid seeking troubles for oneself, be content and happy, and do more good deeds. By doing so, your life will be full of joy.
Editor's Reminder:
Self-test health preservation standards: Give yourself 4 points for each item you achieve. You can self-test to see how well you are doing in health preservation and strive to become a long-lived person.
1. Three meals a day at regular times and in moderate quantities, eating only until 80% full.
2. Daily salt intake of 3-5 grams.
3. Eat less sugar and basically avoid sweets.
4. Eat less meat and consume more fish, soy products, fresh vegetables, and fruits.
5. Do not smoke.
6. Do not eat snacks and drink less or no beverages.
7. Drink a cup of warm water before breakfast.
8. Do not eat rice soaked in soup, chew food slowly, wash hands before and after meals, and rinse mouth after meals.
9. Rarely attend gatherings or parties.
10. Go to bed early and wake up early, ensuring 7-8 hours of sleep each day.
11. Pay attention to personal hygiene and take regular showers.
12. Drink a cup of light green tea every day.
13. Have a bowel movement once a day at a fixed time.
14. Maintain a normal weight, especially not having a large waist circumference.
15. Walk less and walk more.
16. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
17. Be content and happy, and have confidence in life and the future.
18. Have at least 1-2 hobbies in your spare time.
19. Regular health check-ups.
