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"Your headaches have been increasing in frequency lately, do you have any other discomforts?" On an early summer morning, the doctor's question blew like a cool breeze, making Uncle Chen feel a little chilly.
Uncle Chen, who is 66 years old this year, used to be a shrewd and capable barber, and his life after retirement should be comfortable, but this summer is not so comfortable.
One night a few days ago, because of the sudden heat, Uncle Chen decided to turn on the air conditioner to cool down, and he didn't want to feel unwell and have a splitting headache when he woke up the next morning.
At first, he thought it was a common cold, but he didn't pay much attention to it, and it wasn't until the headache continued that he hurried to the hospital.
During the examination, the doctor asked Uncle Chen about his daily habits.
Uncle Chen admitted that he would eat four or five wolfberries every morning, and he had insisted on it for more than half a year, thinking that this was a good way to maintain health. The doctor smiled and began further investigations.
Surprisingly, in addition to the common cold and shoulder and neck strain, Uncle Chen's physical examination report showed that his vision and kidney function had improved, which did not match his age.
Uncle Chen believes that it is the effect of eating wolfberries every day, while the doctor has a deeper thought.
The doctor explained that goji berries are indeed rich in antioxidants and vitamins that can help protect the eyes and improve blood circulation, which can benefit the maintenance of kidney function.
But he also cautions that it is rare for goji berries alone to significantly improve health.
He suspects that there may be other habits at play.
Uncle Chen recalled the changes in his life in the past six months, in addition to eating goji berries, he also started to walk for half an hour every morning and tried to reduce the intake of greasy food.
The doctor nodded and said that the combined health benefits of these changes may be much greater than the goji berries themselves, referring to a study that showed that moderate physical activity and a balanced diet had a significant positive impact on the overall health of the elderly.
The study surveyed the lifestyle and health status of thousands of older people, and found that those who regularly engaged in moderate physical activity and consciously controlled their diet experienced significantly slower deterioration of various body functions than those who had regular lifestyle habits.
In the doctor's explanation, Uncle Chen gradually understood that although wolfberry is good, what is more important is a comprehensive lifestyle change.
He laughs that he should continue this lifestyle in the future, rather than just relying on goji berries.
In the story, the doctor also specifically mentioned a specific case, an elderly man who also liked to eat goji berries, because he was overly dependent on goji berries and neglected other lifestyle adjustments, and the results did not get the expected health improvement.
This example further reinforces the doctor's view that a healthy life should not rely on a single food or habit, but requires an all-encompassing adjustment and balance.
Are we also too reliant on certain seemingly miracle foods or methods to neglect basic and comprehensive lifestyle adjustments?
Faced with a variety of "healthy foods" and health advice, how do we judge and choose the best way to be healthy?
The answer to this question requires us to not only focus on the function of the food itself, but also to understand and practice the profound impact of comprehensive lifestyle adjustments on health.
When analyzing this issue, we can consider many aspects of lifestyle, such as a balanced diet, moderate exercise, adequate sleep, and mental health, etc., which combine to promote health and cannot be ignored.
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