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On a sunny morning during the May Day holiday, 67-year-old Sun Zhiyuan was shopping for new clothes in a shopping mall with great interest.
Sun Zhiyuan is a retired former telecommunications engineer who has devoted more energy to health and wellness since his retirement.
Just as he was trying on a new shirt, he ran into Dr. Lee, who lived upstairs.
"Zhiyuan, how are you doing? Dr. Li joked as he looked at Sun Zhiyuan.
"Hey, Dr. Li, I recently tried a new method to make tea with barley every day, and I feel much more relaxed. Sun Zhiyuan excitedly shared his new discoveries.
"Barley, that's a good thing, and it's good for your body. Dr. Lee nodded in agreement.
Barley, also known as coix seed, is a commonly used ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, which has good functions of diluting water and reducing swelling, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea.
Sun Zhiyuan learned by chance that barley tea can improve dampness in the body, so he decided to try it, hoping to reduce the stiffness and joint discomfort in the body.
Four months ago, Sun Zhiyuan started a life of a cup of barley tea every day.
He washes the barley every morning, puts it in a saucepan, adds an appropriate amount of water, and simmers it over low heat to make tea.
Sun Zhiyuan persevered, and soon, he felt the changes in his body.
"I find that my legs and feet are not as heavy as they are, and I used to feel gasping when I went up the stairs, but now I feel much easier. Sun Zhiyuan said to Dr. Li.
Dr. Lee was pleased with this and explained that barley contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins B1 and B2, iron, magnesium, etc., which are very helpful in boosting metabolism and regulating water balance in the body.
In addition, barley also contains a certain amount of dietary fiber, which is also effective in improving intestinal health and preventing constipation.
Through this period of conditioning, Sun Zhiyuan felt that his physical strength and mental state had improved significantly.
To learn more about the effects of barley tea, he went to the hospital for a comprehensive medical check-up.
The results of the medical examination were unexpectedly good. Sun Zhiyuan's blood pressure and blood sugar were maintained in the normal range, and his liver and kidney function were not abnormal.
The doctor told him that a consistently good diet is essential to maintain these physiological indicators.
After hearing this, Dr Lee expressed his appreciation for Sun's self-management and encouraged him to keep it up.
At the same time, Dr. Lee also pointed out that although barley is good, it is still necessary to pay attention to a balanced diet and avoid over-reliance on a single ingredient.
This health check-up made Sun Zhiyuan more convinced of the importance of a reasonable diet.
He began to share his experience in the community, hoping to help more seniors pay attention to and improve their health.
Sun Zhiyuan's story tells us that even in old age, through reasonable diet and lifestyle adjustments, we can still effectively improve our health and increase the quality of life.
So, for the elderly, in addition to barley tea, what other natural ingredients can be easily used through daily diet to help them improve their health?
This is a question worth exploring. By understanding and utilizing more ingredients, we can provide more comprehensive health support for older people, helping them enjoy a healthier and more active life in old age.
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