At the time of the transition between winter and spring, the temperature fluctuates, and the state of the human body is also easily affected, resulting in a decrease in immunity, and the ability to fight diseases is also reduced, and some patients will have recurrence and metastasis. So what do cancer patients need to pay attention to in their daily life in spring?
1. In spring, it is advisable to go to bed early and get up early
For cancer patients, it is especially important to maintain a regular sleep schedule. Spring is the season of rejuvenation, and the body's yang energy begins to gradually rise, so going to bed early and waking up early can help to follow the natural rhythm and adjust the body's yin and yang balance. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lying down for a long time will hurt qi, and excessive sleep will lead to a decrease in the body's metabolic ability, poor flow of qi and blood, stiffness and discomfort in the meridians, and loss and weakness of the body. Therefore, the time to fall asleep and the time to get up for cancer patients in spring should not be too late, it is advisable to go to bed early and get up early, generally sleep 8 hours a day, and take a nap for half an hour in the afternoon.
2. It is advisable to exercise properly in spring
In spring, when the earth warms up and everything recovers, the human body should conform to this natural law, go outdoors appropriately to participate in activities, strengthen exercise, and improve physical function. The mode of exercise and the intensity of exercise should vary from person to person and from disease to disease, patients with good physical fitness and stable condition can choose moderate-intensity exercise, while patients with weak physical fitness and still in the treatment period can choose less intense exercise, such as walking, tai chi, Baduanjin, yoga, etc. Pay attention to the time to go outside, spring mornings and evenings are the best time to exercise. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid exercising when the temperature is too high or too low to avoid adverse effects on the body.
3. Keep warm
Spring temperatures are gradually rising, but there will still be some cold and unstable weather, so be careful to keep warm, especially for people with weak constitutions like cancer patients. As the saying goes, "spring covers autumn frost", and taking off winter clothes too early is especially easy to catch a cold, which is a great trouble for cancer patients. Therefore, cancer patients must pay attention to keeping warm, and the focus of warmth is on the head, feet, abdomen and back. Avoid shedding your outer clothes too early, and try to cover them for as much time as possible to allow your body to gradually adjust to the temperature.
4. Take care to keep your emotions calm
The temperature gradually rises in spring, and the body's metabolism also accelerates, resulting in changes in the body's internal hormone secretion, which affects mood and makes people feel irritable. Therefore, we must pay attention to maintaining a good attitude in spring, which can be suitable for outdoor activities to relieve stress and improve mood.
5. Avoid acidic foods
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, spring is the season when yang qi is born, and acidic foods have an astringent effect, which is not conducive to the growth of yang qi and the excretion of liver qi. Therefore, acidic foods should be avoided as much as possible in spring to avoid affecting your health. Acidic foods include lamb, dog meat, crabs, sour dates, plums, lemons, etc.
6. Eat plenty of warm and sweet foods
In winter, we eat more warm food, and in spring we should turn light, eat more warm and sweet food, try to eat less greasy raw and cold food, especially not eat hot food. It is advisable to eat more foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and have a balanced intake of all kinds of foods. The diet should be light, nutritious, and easy to digest to get adequate nutrients and energy.
7. Eat plenty of stomach-nourishing foods
Spring is a season suitable for nourishing the stomach, and by choosing appropriate foods and adjusting dietary habits, you can protect the health of the gastrointestinal tract and strengthen the body's resistance. Eat more foods that are flat and sweet, such as millet, soybeans, cabbage, carrots, yams, spring bamboo shoots, taro, pumpkin, red dates, etc., and avoid eating too greasy, spicy, raw and cold foods, so as not to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and cause discomfort.
8. Pay attention to air circulation
Spring is a time of high incidence of respiratory diseases, so it is important to pay attention to air circulation. Maintaining indoor air circulation can effectively reduce the breeding and spread of pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, and help prevent the occurrence of diseases. Keep the air fresh indoors, open windows for ventilation every day, and maintain proper air temperature and humidity.
9. Hydrate in time
Spring is often dry and dry, and it is very easy to lose water in the human body at this time, so it is necessary to replenish water in time, drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits and other vitamin-rich foods. Adequate water intake helps maintain the body's normal metabolism and physiological functions, and also helps prevent problems such as dry skin and throat irritation that are common in spring. You can drink some flower tea in moderation, such as rose tea, jasmine tea, etc., which is conducive to soothing the liver and regulating qi, nourishing the liver and brightening the eyes, refreshing and relieving difficulties, which is not only conducive to protecting the liver and protecting the liver, but also helps to regulate the mood.
10. To exercise the lung meridians
In spring, the pores of the human body gradually open, and the wind and cold are most likely to take advantage of the weakness to cause colds and colds, and by exercising the lung meridians, the lung function can be enhanced, the body's immunity can be improved, and the ability to resist wind and cold can be enhanced. Deep breathing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to exercise the lung meridians. At the same time, massaging certain acupuncture points can stimulate the lung meridians and enhance lung function, and you can seek advice from a professional doctor. In addition, proper exercise can also enhance lung function, but avoid excessive exercise to avoid damage to the body.