Text: Elephant Microvision
Edited by Elephant Microvision
Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly felt like you were back at home and reminded of that kind elder?
But what exactly is it, and why does the human body smell the way we get older?
In life, some people will have an aversion to the smell of the elderly, which makes the elderly feel inferior, they may be reluctant to get close to the elderly, or even alienate themselves from their family members.
Perhaps we can look at this problem from another angle, the smell of the elderly, it is a kind of aroma that contains family affection, time and wisdom, when we learn to appreciate this taste, maybe we can understand the value and meaning of the elderly more deeply.
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Why does it smell like an old man?
Have you ever entered the residence of the elderly and smelled a unique smell that makes people uncomfortable? This is what we commonly call "the smell of the elderly", a special smell that gradually appears with age, so what is the scientific reason behind this, and what is the humanistic connotation?
The years not only carved wrinkles into the skin, but also left a distinctive smell in the air, the so-called "old man's smell".
This smell is not accidental, but because of the secretion of special substances in the body, the most important of which is the "2-nonenal" and "diacetyl" that Japanese scientists call "aging odor", which are more and more secretions with age, and these two substances have formed an uncomfortable "old man's smell" after long-term contact with the air.
With age, the secretory function of the skin changes, especially the sebaceous gland secretions interact with bacteria to form a unique odor, and at the same time, the changes in hormone levels, especially the decline of sex hormones, also directly affect the composition and intensity of body odor.
Although the "old man's taste" is a little uncomfortable in the eyes of many people, in fact, the "taste" of each elderly person is unique, which is affected by the individual's physical state, diet and Xi habits and other factors, so the old man's taste presents a diversity.
The smell of the elderly shows different characteristics in different seasons, and the high temperature weather in summer and the fact that the elderly usually cannot use air conditioning for a long time make the smell of the elderly more significant, which is closely related to the increase in temperature and humidity, making the smell of the elderly more pungent.
Beyond the scientific explanation, the old man also contains deep humanistic feelings, which is the precipitation of the years, is the witness of time, carries the trajectory of family affection, wisdom and life, the old man is not only a smell, but also a deep emotion, is a part of family history.
In this special smell, we may be able to more deeply understand and respect the value and experience of the elderly, the smell of the elderly is a kind of aroma blended with life, is a symphony of time, playing the melody of family affection and time.
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The details of life
As the years go by, we find that our bodies are also quietly changing, and these changes are not only related to health, but also involve the "old man's smell" that makes people have endless memories.
The diet Xi habits of middle-aged and elderly people directly affect the body odor, which is like an entanglement between deliciousness and body odor, too much high-fat, heavy-tasting food, like a feast of fried food and a lot of seasonings, will produce more volatile organic compounds in the body, and finally exude a unique body odor through the skin.
As we age, the skin's natural protective layer weakens, allowing bacteria to break down sweat and other secretions to produce unpleasant odors, and regular bathing is a necessity to dispel the tiredness of the years.
Especially after a hot day or exercise, a shower is not only a baptism for the body, but also a bath for the soul, choose a cleansing product suitable for sensitive skin, inject softness and vitality into the skin, and welcome the start of a new day.
Chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, may create disorders in metabolic processes in the body, which indirectly affect body odor. This is like an art of health management, which needs to be carefully considered.
Lack of exercise will slow down metabolism and affect the body's detoxification function, which is like the coming of time, so that the body slowly loses its former vitality, regular moderate exercise, not only good for overall health, but also through sweat to discharge waste products from the body, reduce the annoyance of body odor.
Lack of sleep and excessive stress are like the trivialities of the years, affecting the freshness of body odor. Getting enough sleep and proper stress management are the secrets to talking to the years and leaving your body feeling as youthful and energetic.
Many elderly people do not have the Xi of brushing their teeth, and there is a saying that in fact, the dirtiest part of the human body is the mouth, and any germs enter the body through the mouth.
Moreover, the tooth is like a petri dish for cultivating bacteria, if it is not cleaned up in time, it will seriously endanger oral health, and even threaten the health of the stomach in serious cases, thus aggravating the aggravation of the smell of the elderly.
Although the "old man's taste" is sometimes uncomfortable in people's eyes, the body odor is not only a witness of the years, but also the condiment of life.
By adjusting our dietary Xi, maintaining physical hygiene, health management and an active lifestyle, we are able to skillfully flavor a unique aroma over time.
Let's take health as the background color and sketch a beautiful picture of ourselves on the canvas of the years. Let the taste become the symphony of the years and play a colorful life.
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Effective improvement
If the elderly want to get rid of the problem of "old people's smell", the first thing to do is to pay attention to personal hygiene, take a bath frequently, change clothes frequently, and brush their teeth frequently.
Bathing can effectively remove odors from skin folds, changing clothes frequently can avoid odors, and brushing teeth can help clean up food debris left in the mouth and relieve bad breath.
Chronic diseases such as diabetes require more careful management, including following your doctor's advice and taking your medications on time, controlling blood sugar, avoiding diabetic ketoacidosis, and helping to reduce the interference of the disease on body odor. Let health become the brush of life.
Diet directly affects the metabolism in the body, so the diet structure of the elderly needs to be adjusted, light diet, more fruits and vegetables, less greasy and heavy food, help reduce the intensity of body odor, and maintaining sufficient water is also an effective way to promote metabolism and reduce body odor.
The best exercise for the elderly to maintain good health is aerobic exercise, moderate exercise not only promotes metabolism, but also helps gastrointestinal peristalsis, improves immunity, thereby slowing down the aging process.
Walking, slow walking, tai chi and other exercises are all suitable choices for the elderly, which can make the body more energetic and effectively fight against the occurrence of elderly smell.
Be sure to brush your teeth frequently and keep your mouth healthy, which will not only reduce the smell on your body, but also keep your health from being harmed, so why not?
Of course, whether it is when doing clean hygiene or exercising, the first thing is to ensure a safe environment for the elderly.
In the process of pursuing the elimination of the smell of the elderly, we can not only pay attention to the changes in the body, but also pay attention to the adjustment of mentality.
By paying attention to personal hygiene, actively treating diseases, adjusting diet and exercising moderately, we can make this flower have a fresher fragrance and spend every spring, summer, autumn and winter at ease.
Source: Elephant Microvision
Editor: Yang Liya
Editor-in-charge: Niu Dong