Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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On a sunny afternoon, Mr. Liu Wei, a history teacher who loves life, stood at the door of the hospital to greet his father, who had just been discharged from the hospital.
The doctor walked over with a smile, patted Liu Wei on the shoulder and said, "Your father's recovery is amazing, but did you know that the secret of health is sometimes unexpected. ”
The conversation between Liu Wei and the doctor quickly turned to Liu Wei's own health problems.
A cup of lemon tea after meals every day, insist on it for most of the year
At the age of 58, he drank a cup of lemon tea every day after meals and insisted on it for most of the year.
During a recent medical check-up, his report surprised doctors.
Liu Wei is the kind of typical Chinese uncle, with a medium height, slightly chubby build, and somewhat sparse hair, but there is always a glint of wisdom in his eyes.
He loves to teach, has a strong interest in history, and can often tell boring historical knowledge vividly and interestingly.
But his habits of life have always been ordinary, except for that cup of lemon tea.
One day, an old friend of Liu Wei recommended to him the habit of drinking lemon tea after meals, claiming that it could help digestion and improve physical health.
Liu Wei was already open to trying new things, so he started this habit.
Half a year later, Liu Wei participated in a health check-up organized by the school.
After persisting for more than half a year, the examination report surprised the doctor
The results were unexpected – his blood pressure, lipids and blood glucose levels were not only completely normal, but also significantly improved from the results of previous years' physical examinations.
The doctor was surprised to find that Liu Wei's physical function seemed to be ten years younger than his actual age.
The doctor said to Liu Wei: "Your physical examination report is impressive.
Do you have any special secrets?" said Liu Wei with a smile, and the only habit he changed was to drink a cup of lemon tea every day after meals.
Hearing this, the doctor was also piqued by curiosity and decided to delve into the reasons behind this.
Lemon tea is rich in vitamin C, citric acid, and antioxidants, which have many benefits for the human body.
Vitamin C promotes iron absorption and immunity, citric acid can help improve digestive system function and speed up metabolism, and antioxidants can remove free radicals in the body and delay aging.
But doctors were more interested in the effects of lemon tea on Liu Wei's blood pressure, blood lipids and blood sugar.
After research, doctors found that the flavonoids in lemons help lower blood pressure and blood lipids, while the natural ingredients in lemon tea may also have a certain regulatory effect on blood sugar.
The discovery excited the doctor and he decided to delve into more of the potential benefits of lemon tea, which he further verified through other patients' cases over the next few months.
Doctors found that patients with similar eating habits generally performed better health than their peers.
At an academic conference, doctors shared Liu Wei's case and his own research results.
He points out that while a single diet cannot completely change a person's health, simple lifestyle adjustments like drinking lemon tea after meals every day can indeed have a positive impact on the human body.
During the discussion, a question was raised:
"If lemon tea has so many health benefits, should everyone start the habit?"
This issue sparked a lively discussion.
The doctor gave the answer after a detailed analysis: although lemon tea has many potential benefits, everyone's physical condition and needs are different.
Although lemon tea is good, it should not be consumed in excess, especially for people with excessive stomach acid or a history of citric acid allergy, it is more important to drink it in moderation.
Through Liu Wei's story and the doctor's research, it is not difficult to find that many simple habits in life can have a significant impact on our health.
It is important to understand your physical condition and choose a healthy lifestyle that works best for you.
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