In our daily life, we often hear some health advice, such as "exercise more, eat less salt, quit smoking and limit alcohol" and so on. However, when we actually put it into action, we may find that things are not as simple as we imagined
Wang Fang is a 53-year-old middle school teacher, and her busy work and stressful life are common problems faced by modern people. In order to relieve stress and improve her physical condition, Wang Fang chose yoga, a seemingly safe and healthy way of exercising. After a year of persistent practice, tragedy struck.
When Wang Fang was taken to the hospital for chest tightness and chest pain, doctors diagnosed her with myocardial infarction through a series of tests. After learning about Wang Fang's living habits and medical history, the doctor found that she had long ignored the two major health "killers" of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. What's even more surprising is that Wang Fang practices yoga for 1-2 hours every day, which is far beyond the amount of exercise for the average person.
The doctor sighed helplessly, yoga is a good form of exercise, but not for everyone. Especially for middle-aged and older adults like you, as well as those at risk of cardiovascular disease, overdoing it can be counterproductive.
Wang Fang showed a puzzled expression: "However, I have always thought that yoga is the safest and healthiest exercise, how can it be risky?"
There are 3 important points to keep in mind:
Everything must pay attention to the word 'degree'. Although yoga emphasizes softness and peace, some difficult movements can still put a burden on the body. For middle-aged and elderly people, it is necessary to pay more attention to gradual and do what they can.
Wang Fang suddenly realized: "I have always pursued difficult movements, wanting to achieve results as soon as possible, but I have not considered my physical condition. "
Practice time is also crucial. It is best to limit it to less than 1 hour at a time, and avoid practicing immediately after meals.
Regular physical examination should not be neglected, especially to pay attention to blood pressure, blood lipids and other indicators, and timely detection and control of risk factors.
Wang Fang felt deeply guilty: "I was usually too busy with work, neglected physical examinations, and did not take high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia seriously. This time it was a lesson for myself. "
The doctor comforted: On the road to health, we will inevitably have some mistakes and lessons. The key is to summarize in a timely manner, learn from experience, and adjust mentality and habits. You'll be able to find your own health again.
The pursuit of health is good in the first place, but if it is not done in the right way, it can go the wrong way.
Everyone's physical condition is different, and the suitable exercise style is also different. Blindly pursuing a certain "fashion" while ignoring one's own reality may result in outweighs the cost.
A healthy lifestyle requires a scientific and rational attitude. We should choose a moderate and targeted exercise plan according to age, physical fitness and other factors. At the same time, it is also necessary to develop a good habit of regular physical examination, pay attention to various signals sent by the body, and adjust the rhythm of life and eating habits in time.
Prevention is better than cure, this is a simple yet profound health truth. Many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc., are closely related to long-term poor lifestyle. If we can recognize the problem early and intervene effectively, we can avoid tragedy.
There is only one life, and the meaning of health is even more precious. Let us treat health with a more pragmatic and rational attitude, and write a brilliant chapter of life with wisdom and action.
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