The weather is getting hotter, and in the south it's basically time to take another bath a day, and maybe some people don't just take a bath a day.
In fact, taking a bath is also very good, not only to wash away the dirt on our body, so that we feel comfortable, but also to wash away the fatigue of the whole body, such as after work, go home and take a hot bath, not only can you relax yourself, but also feel more comfortable after washing, which can also help you sleep.
But it should also be noted that even taking a bath is also particular, there is an old proverb in the folk, which says that "people take three baths, life is thinner than paper", which is also a widely spread warning word handed down by the ancestors.
Do you know what the "three baths" referred to in this proverb are? Let's find out together, especially the elderly whose physical functions are gradually declining, and should be more vigilant about this.
First, it is not advisable to take a shower immediately after strenuous exercise.
In the summer, many people often feel uncomfortable with sweat after strenuous exercise, and then they think about taking a hot shower first, so that they will be comfortable.
But this is actually very dangerous, especially in the summer, after sweating profusely, you must not go to the river or reservoir to bathe, many people drown in the bath, it is not that they can't swim, it is because of this reason.
This is because when we exercise vigorously, the body's blood circulation accelerates, the pores open, and a large amount of sweat is excreted from the body, which is also the normal function of our body, which is to regulate body temperature through perspiration.
If you go to take a shower immediately at this time, especially a cold shower, it will cause the pores to close suddenly, affect the discharge of sweat, and lead to an imbalance in body temperature regulation, which can cause cold and stone invasion, or cause colds or other diseases.
At the same time, cold water stimulation may also increase the burden on the heart, which is undoubtedly a huge risk for older people with weak cardiovascular function.
Therefore, for this situation, we can let the body rest first after exercise, let the body recover naturally, and then wash it after the sweat is basically dry.
At this point, some people who love sports should also pay attention to it, and don't think that they are good at exercising regularly, so they don't take it seriously.
Second, it is not advisable to take a shower after being too hungry or having eaten enough.
Never take a shower when you're very hungry, you may get hungrier the more you wash. I remember that when I was in college, I went to school in the north, and it was popular to take a bath in the local area.
And one of my roommates just didn't eat breakfast, didn't catch up with lunch, and then went to take a shower at noon. Soaking and soaking, I fell asleep, fortunately there were many people in the bathhouse, no one was deep, and I was found in time, otherwise the consequences would be terrible.
The reason why it is not advisable to take a bath when we are hungry is because bathing is also a physical work, and in our hungry state, the blood sugar level of the body is low, and taking a bath at this time is easy to make people feel dizzy, fatigue, and even hypoglycemic shock.
As for why you can't take a shower when you're full, it also makes sense. Because if we go to the shower immediately when we have just eaten a full meal, then it will affect the normal work of the digestive system, resulting in indigestion, stomach discomfort and other problems.
In particular, many people will be sleepy after eating, especially when taking a bath, people are more likely to be sleepy, which is actually very dangerous. Generally, you should take a bath at least half an hour after eating to ensure that your body is in a relatively stable state.
Finally, it is even more advisable to take a shower immediately after drinking.
Alcohol dilates blood vessels and accelerates blood circulation, while hot water dilates blood vessels when bathing, and the combination of the two increases the burden on the heart and increases blood pressure. For the elderly who suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease, and other diseases, this is undoubtedly worse.
In addition, bathing after drinking alcohol can also cause symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and even life-threatening in severe cases.
Especially when you get drunk and go to the bath, the water in the bathhouse is so slippery, and after drinking too much, people are dizzy and staggering, and it is easy to fall and fall when you go to take a bath at this time. If you are an elderly person who lives alone, it is very dangerous.
In addition to the above three types of baths, the elderly should also pay attention to the following points when bathing:
First, the water temperature should be suitable. Generally speaking, the bath water temperature should be slightly higher than the body temperature, and it is more appropriate to control it between 38°C~40°C.
Second, time should be controlled. The bathing time of the elderly should not be too long, and it is generally appropriate to control it at 15~20 minutes.
Third, the environment should be safe. Elderly people are prone to falling due to slippery floors when bathing, so the bathroom should be kept dry and non-slip mats can be laid. At the same time, handrails should be installed in the bathroom so that the elderly can stand steadily while bathing.
In short, the proverb "people take three baths, life is thinner than paper" is not alarmist, but the experience of our ancestors, it is to remind us that in the seemingly ordinary thing of bathing, the elderly also need to pay special attention. Only when bathed at the right time and in the right way can you ensure your health and safety. #春日生活打卡季#