Nourishing The Stomach And Preventing Asthma In Autumn, Dietary Health Tips For The Four Seasons
As autumn arrives, there are obviously more people coughing and sneezing around us.
There is a big difference in temperature between morning and evening, and it is very easy to catch a cold if you are not careful. Especially those old problems, such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, and stomach problems, are particularly likely to relapse during this season.
Many people think that autumn is cool and comfortable, but in fact it is the peak season for various diseases.
Today, let’s talk about health care in autumn and explain the common problems one by one, so as to help everyone get through this so-called “troubled autumn” steadily.
Patients with chronic bronchitis should be careful, keeping warm from cold is the key
In autumn, chronic bronchitis will usher in a high-incidence stage. Whether it is caused by the recurrence of old diseases or caused by new patients catching cold, we must pay attention to it.
Friends with old diseases should pay attention to exercise , enhancing physical fitness is fundamental.
Remember to wear a jacket when going out in the morning and evening, especially to protect your neck and chest from the wind.
In terms of diet, you should try to reduce the consumption of spicy and irritating foods, such as peppers, ginger, and garlic, which can easily cause internal heat and produce phlegm.
If it is really impossible to quit smoking, then it is best to carry out staged quitting behavior. Even if you only smoke a few less cigarettes a day, it will have certain benefits.
Even normal people must not be careless and add or remove clothes appropriately according to changes in the weather. But do not wait until you start sneezing before you suddenly think of adding clothes.
Asthma is easy to relapse, so stay away from allergens to be safe
In autumn, the alternation between cold and warm is rapid, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Asthma This is the most unstable time.
People with asthma are particularly sensitive to changes in humidity and temperature, and their body's ability to adapt is relatively weak. If a cold occurs or an upper respiratory tract infection occurs, asthma can easily be induced.
Besides, autumn is here, herbs dry up, leaves fall, and the number of allergenic substances floating in the air increases significantly. Pollen, dust mites, and mold are all common causes of allergies.
Friends with a history of asthma should try to wear a mask when going out, and keep the home ventilated but not too dry.
If you know what you are allergic to, such as certain flowers, plants, pet dander, etc., then you must take the initiative to avoid it, but don't wait until it happens before you regret it.
Treat old stomach problems, don’t neglect keeping your abdomen warm
Once the temperature drops and the human body is stimulated by cold, the secretion of thyroxine will increase, and the secretion of adrenocortical hormone will also increase, which is very unfriendly to people who originally suffer from gastric diseases such as gastric ulcers.
In addition, in autumn, Yang Qi gradually weakens and Yin Qi gradually grows, and the resistance of the intestines and stomach is significantly reduced. It is easy for germs to take advantage of this weakness to invade and damage the spleen and stomach.
For friends with stomach problems, keeping your abdomen warm is the first priority. You can wear a close-fitting vest.
Actively participating in exercise, whether walking or jogging, can improve blood circulation in the gastrointestinal tract and enhance adaptability.
Food must be eaten at a fixed time and in a prescribed amount. It is necessary to reduce the consumption of frozen drinks and fruits. It is best not to touch cold items such as watermelon and melon.
The food should not be too hot, not too hard, and not too spicy. It should be milder to make your stomach feel better.
It makes sense to cover up in spring and freeze in autumn, don’t rush to add thick clothes
When the weather gets cooler, some people take out their thick clothes early for fear of catching a cold.
In fact, it is easier to do so Heat cold .
There is a saying handed down from ancient times that "Spring covers autumn and autumn freezes", and "If you want your children to be safe, always keep them hungry and cold". There is truth in this saying.
The human body's temperature regulation is achieved through the contraction and expansion of subcutaneous capillaries. If you do not rush to add more clothes, but allow your body to slowly adapt to the environment, you can actually reduce the chance of colds.
Of course, the "autumn freeze" does not require you to hold on hard, but you must appropriately reduce the amount of clothing you wear, as long as you can feel the coolness but not to the point where your body trembles and shivers involuntarily due to the cold.
Especially young people and those with good health should not wrap themselves up too tightly.
Exercise carefully and don't sweat too much
Continuing to maintain moderate exercise in autumn and winter can not only regulate lung qi and improve lung function, but also enhance the body's ability to resist external cold stimuli.
Exercise methods vary from person to person, choose what you can tolerate.
You can try cold-resistant exercises, such as washing your hands with cold water and then washing your face, along with friction and massage movements, to gradually enhance your ability to adapt.
Don't wear too thick clothes when exercising. A slightly "cold" feeling is best, but don't sweat profusely.
It can be stopped if the whole body feels warm and you are not sweating yet.
It is extremely necessary to pay attention to prevent catching a cold. When your body is in a fever state, don't take off too many clothes at once, and don't stay in the cold wind wearing sweaty clothes. Once this happens, it will be particularly easy to catch a cold.
Sleep regularly, getting up early has many benefits
Autumn in general 8 to 9 hours of sleep It is enough, and the elderly can increase it appropriately.
If you don't get enough sleep at night, taking a nap for an hour can also help, but don't sleep too much.
When sleeping, you should pay attention to preventing cold and keeping warm. Do not let the cold wind blow directly on your body. Otherwise, it will easily cause colds and respiratory diseases.
Other studies have shown that autumn is a period of high incidence of ischemic diseases such as cerebral thrombosis, and most of the diseases occur at the end of long periods of sleep.
Entering autumn and winter, getting up early appropriately can shorten or reduce the chance of thrombosis, which is of certain significance in preventing cerebral thrombosis.
Take care of your skin and stomach, and don’t be greedy for cold food.
Autumn is dry, skin care Don't be careless.
Keep your skin moisturized and bathe scientifically.
At the beginning of autumn, the humidity and heat are more serious, so you should pay attention to keeping clean to avoid infection; in autumn and winter, the weather is dry and the temperature is low. When bathing, do not take too frequent baths, the water temperature should not be too hot, the rubbing force should not be too strong, and do not use a bath liquid that is too alkaline, otherwise, the skin will become drier and prone to itching and chapped.
In autumn, the gastrointestinal resistance will decrease. When eating fruits at this time, you should pay attention to whether the source of the fruits is hygienic, refuse cold foods and drinks, and separate raw and cooked foods.
The most serious season of influenza is autumn. It is difficult to adapt to the sudden cold and hot weather, and the immune system cannot adjust as a result.
Participate in more outdoor sports to help improve the body's resistance and avoid colds.
Don’t underestimate the sad autumn mood. Go to bed early and get up early to be energetic.
According to statistics from psychologists, climate and other factors exert an influence in autumn, as well as the feeling of autumn sadness, which greatly increases the proportion of mental illnesses such as depression.
Coupled with the dry climate in autumn, people are prone to "autumn fatigue" and lack the energy to do anything.
Therefore, in autumn, it is absolutely necessary to cultivate the good habit of going to bed early and getting up early, which is conducive to the convergence of spirit energy, thereby preventing the lungs from being damaged by autumn dryness, and thus maintaining sufficient vitality.
Chat with people more often, go out for a walk and see the scenery, don't stay bored at home all the time.
Autumn health care is actually not complicated. The key is to pay attention to the small details in life.
Keep warm and prevent cold, do moderate exercise, maintain a regular schedule, adopt a light diet, and implement these basic aspects in place, and many problems will naturally not come to you.
Remember, don’t covet the coolness, don’t overwork yourself, and don’t stay up late. The feedback your body gives you is to stay comfortable throughout autumn and winter.
