Nasal congestion, peeling of the mouth, constipation, mouth ulcers... Please keep a quick way to alleviate minor problems

Nasal congestion, ulcers, flatulence, cramps... In life, there will inevitably be some small problems in the body, although it is uncomfortable, but it will not go to the hospital. So how can we quickly alleviate these small problems?

1. Nasal congestion

Cold air irritation, rhinitis, etc., it is easy to have nasal congestion discomfort, how to quickly alleviate?

1) Wet towel with hot compresses on the root of the nose

Apply a warm compress to the base of the nose with a towel so that the steam can enter the nose, and after a few minutes, the nose is slowly ventilated.

2) Soak your feet for 20 minutes

Soak your feet in hot water for about 20 minutes, preferably with a slight sweat on your body. Foot soaking can promote blood circulation in the body and reduce the symptoms of nasal congestion.

3) Press the incense point

Cheng Kai, a professor at Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said in a 2011 article in the Health Times that Yingxiang Acupuncture can treat all symptoms of nasal discomfort and is fast and effective.

After finding the acupuncture point, use your index finger to press with appropriate force and massage for 5-6 minutes, to the extent that the nose has a sense of ventilation.

2. Chapped lips, peeling

Lips are particularly sensitive to dry air, low temperatures and other environments, and are easy to dry and peel in autumn and winter.

1) Wear a mask when going out

Keep lips warm and moist to avoid dehydration and dryness.

2) Hot towel + lip balm

Gently cover your lips with a hot towel, wait until the skin softens, then slowly use a cotton swab to remove the dead skin layer by layer, and then apply a lipstick with a better moisturizing effect.

3) Replenish water

The main reason for the chapped lips is the lack of water, timely replenishment of water, usually eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, increase vitamin intake.

3. Calf cramps

Niu Guowei, director of the Aerobic Exercise Center of Beijing Xiaotangshan Hospital, said in a 2016 article in the Health Times that many people have experienced leg cramps when they sleep, and the calf muscles are suddenly violent, involuntarily contracted, and the pain is too painful to sleep. Here are 5 ways to try:

1) Thumb up

When the attack occurs, push your thumb up and stretch your legs straight. If someone helps, it works faster.

2) Give traction a try

Sit up immediately, straighten your cramped calves, bend your torso forward, grab the forefoot with both hands, and slowly and continuously pull towards the side of the trunk until the spasm eases.

3) Massage the acupuncture points

Fingers can be used to press the middle point (the center point of the posterior knee depression), the tendon point (the highest point of the muscle behind the calf), the mountain point (the fork of the muscle behind the calf), etc.

4) Topical massage

Quickly rubbing the calf with both hands, or pressing or tapping the calf muscles with your hands, can help relieve muscle spasms.

5) Hot compresses

If the above methods do not completely relieve the symptoms, you can switch to a hot towel and hot water bottle to apply to the legs and stomachs, which can effectively promote blood circulation in the muscles and relieve spasms.

4. Finger long barbs

The scientific name of the finger long barb is "reverse peeling", mainly due to dry skin, most of which are related to vitamin deficiency.

Physicochemical factors and environmental dryness can cause barbs, such as the use of detergents, frequent washing of clothes, etc.

1) Use hand cream

Usually do a good job of moisturizing work, usually after washing your hands, use hand cream.

2) Wear gloves

For those who inevitably wash their hands in special occupations, wearing latex gloves is a better choice.

5. Hiccups

Excluding pathological hiccups, for simple transient hiccups in life, Yang Jianqin, a splenic and gastroenterologist at Wangjing Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, said in an interview with Health Times in 2017 that some hiccups that can be operated at home can be taken.

1) Pinch the acupuncture point

Pinching the hand of the shaoshang point, the inner guan point, can play a role in stopping hiccups, or press the foot three mile point, conditioning the spleen and stomach to relieve hiccups.

2) Hold your breath

Hiccup directly hold your breath for 30 to 45 seconds, which increases the concentration of carbon dioxide in the airway and interferes with the nerve reflex activity of hiccups.

3) Try sneezing

You can also take a sneeze to stop burping, use feathers, etc. to scratch the nostrils, after sneezing, the up and down breath will be smooth, and there will be no burp.

6. Flatulence

Chewing with your mouth open, talking while eating, and swallowing, etc., are easy to cause digestive problems and bring flatulence. If you feel that your stomach is flatulence, Hu Liming, deputy chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology of The Oriental Hospital of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, shared 5 small methods in an interview with Health Times in 2020:

1) Mo belly

Massage the abdomen to help with gastrointestinal peristalsis. First rub your hands against each other, gently massage your stomach in a clockwise direction with warm palms, pay attention not to massage immediately after you have just finished eating, at least start pressing for 1 and a half hours after the meal, do not press randomly, and maintain a clockwise direction.

2) Abdominal breathing

Abdominal breathing can also help get the air out. Focus on the abdomen, and when you inhale, the belly swells and exhales, and the belly tightens.

3) Hold yourself

Lie flat on your knees, wrap your hands around your calves, and keep your thighs as close to your stomach as possible, which can prevent gas accumulation in the stomach and help the intestines to exhaust.

4) Have a cup of tea

Drink some peppermint tea or kumquat tea to relieve flatulence.

5) Usually move more

Often sedentary, the stomach and intestines also become lazy, and it is difficult to discharge the gas smoothly. Adhere to the appropriate amount of exercise every day, and take a walk after meals to promote intestinal peristalsis.

Here is a reminder that if you have repeated flatulence for a long time, you should consider whether it is caused by a disease. Pay attention to seeing a doctor in time.

7. Constipation

Generally, as long as the number of bowel movements is greater than 3 times a week, it is normal. To improve constipation, you can:

1) Pay attention to the bowel movement and time

Waking up in the morning and after meals are the most prone times to bowel movements. There is a need to defecate in time without delay.

When sitting on the toilet, step on a small bench under your feet and lean forward slightly, this position can increase abdominal pressure and help smooth defecation.

2) Guarantee the amount of water you drink

Drink at least 8 to 10 cups of warm boiled water that is naturally cooled after boiling on the day.

3) Ensure dietary fiber intake

Often eat foods rich in dietary fiber, such as whole grain (whole grain) foods, celery, apples, etc.

4) Jog or walk in the morning and evening

Jogging and walking every morning and evening to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. Insist on abdominal breathing in the morning and evening for 15 minutes, so that the lower abdomen and lower back have a warm feeling.

5) Mo belly + tianshu acupoint

An Junming, chief physician of the Department of Acupuncture and Tuina Rehabilitation of Xi'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, said in a health newspaper article in 2019 that the elderly with weak physique and low activity often rub their abdomen and rub the heavenly hub to help alleviate constipation.

Rub the abdomen clockwise with the palm of your hand or the large or small fish, which can be operated for 3 to 5 minutes a day. In addition, use your thumb to rub the bilateral pivots about 100 times per minute for 5-10 minutes, 1-2 times a day. The Tianshu Acupoint is a two-point point, that is, at the level of the navel (Shen Que Acupoint), with the navel as the midpoint, and the position of 2 inches on both sides, that is, the Tianshu Acupoint.

8. Mouth ulcers

Liu Xin, chief physician of maxillofacial surgery at Shantou Oral Medical Center, said in a health newspaper article in 2018 that ordinary mouth ulcers are a self-healing disease, and even if they are not treated, they will generally get better in 5-10 days. During the onset of mouth ulcers, we can do to reduce the degree of pain and shorten the healing time.

1) Eat some zinc-containing foods every day

Eating zinc-containing foods on a daily basis can help promote wound healing, such as lean meats, eggs, walnuts, peanuts, etc.

2) Drink as much boiled water as possible

3) Do not eat irritating foods

Avoid spicy foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, peppers, peppers, etc., and avoid smoking and drinking harsh drinks such as alcohol and coffee.

4) Take medication and brush your teeth for 30 minutes

Over-the-counter medications for mouth ulcers are dominated by lozenges, sprays, powders, and drug patches: antibacterial mouthwashes or morning and evening gargling with sprays can prevent secondary infections.

However, this drug should not be used for a long time, and - toothpaste contains anionic surfactants, and chlorhexidine can produce compatibility contraindications, the use of chlorhexidine containing gargling at least 30 minutes apart before brushing teeth.

It is a reminder that if mouth ulcers are accompanied by recurrent attacks, long-term incurable, large ulcer surfaces, surrounding bulges, abnormal pain, lumps in the gums, general weakness, short-term wasting, and cervical lymphadenopathy, etc., you should be vigilant enough.

Source: Health Times