The human body itself is a complex machine, and each organ and part has its original design lifespan. If we can find ways to extend the service life of our parts, we can reduce machine wear and failure.
Is there a way to extend the life of body organs? The answer is yes!
Skin: Aging begins at the age of 25
As the rate of collagen production slows, the skin begins to age naturally around the age of 25, with age and deterioration of skin barrier function, as well as skin problems such as dry skin allergies, eczema, dermatitis, aging and pigmentation.
Preservation tips
1. Drink enough water every day
Drinking water can help skin cells gain moisture faster, preventing skin from drying, tightening, flaking and aging. So you have to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
2. Hydration can solve most skin problems
Lack of water is the root cause of all kinds of skin problems, if the skin moisture is sufficient, then most of the skin problems can be solved with skin care products such as moisturizing lotions, occasionally apply a hydrating mask, usually you can also make your own moisturizing spray at home.
3. Sun protection can slow down aging
Another important cause of skin aging is the sun. Excessive sun exposure can lead to sunburn, stains, dry cracks and other problems, which will accelerate the aging of the skin and even increase the risk of skin cancer.
Brain: Aging begins at the age of 20
We are born with about 100 billion nerve cells, our brains peak at the age of 20, and then we begin to age slowly. Beginning at age 40, it decreases at a rate of 10,000 per day, affecting memory, coordination, and brain function.
1. Drink a cup of green tea
The amount of antioxidants in tea is staggering, and drinking a cup of green tea from time to time can bathe the brain in antioxidants, effectively delaying brain degeneration.
2. The more you use it, the younger your brain gets
The brain follows the principle of "using it in and out", that is, the more diligent it is used, the better it is. Surveys show that people who use multiple brains have 50% higher levels of intelligence than lazy people. There are also studies that show that the average life expectancy of mental workers is higher, and it seems that using more brains can also help longevity!
3. Do finger exercises often
Finger movement and thinking activities are closely linked, finger games can fully stimulate the corresponding cortex of the brain, ensure the vitality of brain cells, and have a certain preventive effect on Alzheimer's disease.
One shot hits four birds
The method is also very simple, the left hand is compared with the thumb and index finger to "eight", representing a gun, the right hand is compared to "four", representing four birds, and then the left and right hand movements are repeatedly alternated.
The five fingers are compared to 1, 2, 3, and 5, respectively
Five fingers open, followed by thumb, index finger, middle finger, little thumb, it is said that only 20% of people can do it, you may wish to practice often.
Lungs: Aging begins at the age of 20
Lung capacity begins to decline slowly from the age of 20, and by the age of 40, some people experience breathlessness. At age 30, the average man inhales 2 pints (about 946 ml) of air per breath, and by age 70, that number drops to 1 pint (about 473 ml).
1. Take deep breaths often
In daily life, we can do deep breathing as soon as we have time, which can strengthen the activity of the lungs and enhance the lung capacity.
2. Aerobic exercise three times a week
Aerobic exercise such as jogging, swimming, and brisk walking is conducive to maintaining good cardiopulmonary function and preventing lung function from deteriorating. If you want to achieve the effect of lung fitness, it is best to take 20 to 30 minutes three times a week or more.
Bones: Aging begins at the age of 35
Bone density has been increasing until the age of 25. But at the age of 35, bone begins to lose, entering the natural aging process. Postmenopausal women lose bone faster, which may lead to osteoporosis.
Reduced bone size and density can lead to a decrease in height. The bone in the middle of the vertebrae can atrophy or break. At 80 we lose 2 inches in height.
1. One pound of leafy vegetables per day
The calcium-phosphorus ratio and vitamin content in dark green leafy vegetables are very conducive to calcium absorption and conversion.
2. Get 40 minutes of sun per week
Inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D can also lead to osteoporosis. The best source of vitamin D is sun exposure. In general, young people get 40 minutes of sun exposure per week, and older people need 60 minutes to get adequate vitamin D.
Eyes: Aging begins at the age of 40
Andrew Roth, a professor of ophthalmology at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, said that as he grew older, the eye muscles became weaker and weaker, and the eye's ability to focus began to decline.
1. Eat more orange
You can eat animal liver once or twice a week, orange vegetables and fruits can also eat more, which is rich in vitamin A, carobusin, lutein, etc. can protect vision and fight aging.
2. Gently pat the eye area
There are abundant capillaries and abundant acupuncture points around the eyes, and if you can gently tap every day, you can promote local blood circulation and stimulate meridian acupuncture points, helping to soothe the muscles near the eyes.
Heart: Aging begins at the age of 40
As our bodies get older, the efficiency with which the heart pumps blood throughout the body begins to decrease. This is because blood vessels gradually lose their elasticity, and arteries can also harden or become blocked, causing these changes due to the accumulation of fat in the coronary arteries.
Massage the middle point: use three rubbing and one pushing technique.
"Three rubbings" refers to rubbing the middle point of the body. The mid-acupuncture point is located in the depression at the center of the connection between the two nipples of the chest, and this acupuncture point is the key point for the treatment of heart disease and cardiovascular disease. Usually, as a health care, you can fold your hands together and rub the middle hole back and forth three times with the side of the big fish.
"One push" means to follow the trend and push the two hands together, all the way to the Guan Yuan point below the navel. Repeat three times and push 10 to 12 times.
Teeth: Aging begins at the age of 40
When we get older, the amount of saliva secreted also decreases. Saliva washes away bacteria, saliva is reduced, and our teeth and gums are more perishable. After the loss of gum tissue during the periodontal periodontal periodontal periodontal, the gums shrink, a common condition in adults over the age of 40.
1. Drink less acidic beverages
Acidic drinks can damage teeth, such as carbonated drinks, especially when combined with hot water, and long-term drinking can cause the enamel on the surface of the teeth to soften and wear.
2. Clean your teeth regularly
Washing your teeth twice a year keeps your teeth away from tar and bacteria, making the gums strong, flexible and not shrinking.
Kidneys: Aging begins at the age of 50
Kidney filtration decreases from the age of 50 years, and kidney filtration filters out waste products from the bloodstream. The consequence of the reduction of kidney filtration is that people lose the function of holding urine at night and need to run to the bathroom many times. The 75-year-old has half the amount of kidney filtered blood in his 30s.
1. Drink water in moderation without holding back urine
Drink 1500 to 2000ml of water every day, and keep the daily urine output at about 1500ml.
2. Do not abuse drugs
Some drugs have severe damage to the kidneys, and some painkillers have very great damage to the kidneys, such as ibuprofen. Follow your doctor's advice and don't abuse it.
3. Dandelion Dragon Whisker Tea
Use 1g of corn whiskers, 0.5g of dandelion root, 0.5g of jade bamboo, and 0.3g of roses to make dandelion dragon whisker tea bags and drink water.
Intestines: Aging begins at the age of 55
A healthy bowel can strike a good balance between harmful and beneficial bacteria. According to Tom MacDonald, a professor of immunology at Buzz and London Medical School, the number of intestinal friendly bacteria began to decline dramatically after we turned 55, especially the large intestine. This will lead to a decrease in the body's digestive function, an increased risk of intestinal diseases, and an increased chance of constipation.
1. Rub your belly + back leg
Sun Simiao took "walking a hundred steps after eating, often rubbing his abdomen with his hands" as his way of life. Morning and evening, rub your abdomen clockwise and counterclockwise. 20 minutes after lunch, vigorously pedaling the legs can stimulate the small intestine meridian and allow the small intestine to move effectively.
2. Osmanthus tea
If the stomach is cold, or even painful, you may wish to brew a cup of warm osmanthus tea, drink it while it is warm, it will feel much more comfortable. Osmanthus has the effect of warming the stomach and dissipating cold. What should I do if I don't have osmanthus flowers on hand? Applying a compress with a hot water bottle also has a good effect, and it is better if it can be moxibustion
Liver: Shelf life 70 years
The liver seems to be the only organ in the body that can challenge the aging process, and the regenerative ability of liver cells is very powerful. After surgery to remove a piece of the liver, it will grow into a complete liver within 3 months. If the donor does not drink alcohol, does not use drugs, or does not have an infectious disease, then a 70-year-old's liver can also be transplanted to a 20-year-old.
1. Eat a meal of green vegetables every day
Eat at home best to do it yourself, eat a meal of green vegetables every day, rich in dietary fiber, can discharge toxins in the body, and add a meat dish, reasonable collocation.
2. Eat less high-calorie, high-fat foods
Too much high-fat food will increase the burden on the liver, and the liver's intake and synthesis of fat will increase, which will lead to fat accumulation in the liver.
3. Dandelion root tea
Dandelion into the liver meridian, can protect the liver and protect the liver to detoxify, especially dandelion root, for clearing liver poison, preventing liver damage, especially liver damage caused by alcohol has a significant effect.
Source: Yangzi Famous Medical Group