In the medical field, we often hear people describe the heart as "always working, never resting", as if to praise its indomitable and tenacity. But in fact, you may be misled by this statement. Just like each of us, the heart needs well-timed rest and relaxation. Let me explain this to you through a diagnosis story.
One day, a patient came to my clinic complaining that he often felt flustered and short of breath, especially during exercise or emotional agitation. Initial check-ups showed that his heart was functioning normally, but I noticed that he had a stressful life, an irregular schedule and an unbalanced diet. Upon further inquiry, I found out that his work life was so fast-paced that he had little time to relax and rarely even take a lunch break. These circumstances lead me to a key question: Does the heart have enough time to "relax"?
In fact, the heart, like our muscles, has a balance between work and rest. During exercise, the heart beats faster to meet the body's need for oxygen and nutrients; And when it's resting, it slows down and allows itself to recover and recover. This change is necessary because if the heart keeps running at high speed, like a machine that never stops, its longevity and function will be affected.
Therefore, to help the heart work better, we first need to give it time to "relax". This includes maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as regular work and rest, reasonable diet, moderate exercise, etc., to reduce the burden on the heart. At the same time, we should also pay attention to mental health, learn to relax ourselves, relieve stress, and give the heart a chance to recover and rest.
The case of the heart being "lazy".
The heart is always working and doesn't rest, which is a saying we often hear. But in fact, there are times when the heart is "lazy". When we are quiet or sleeping, the heart is not working as much as it is when we are doing strenuous exercise. In this state, the heart slows down and reduces the amount of blood pumped per minute, thus reducing the burden on itself. This state of relaxation helps the heart rest and regain its strength to prepare it for the next activity.
When exercising, the heart works differently. When we do strenuous exercise, the heart beats faster and increases the amount of blood pumped per minute to meet the demands of muscles throughout the body. At this time, the heart is constantly working to keep our body functioning properly.
Therefore, although the heart also has times when it is "lazy", its role in our body is irreplaceable. We should protect our heart through good lifestyle habits, including a balanced diet, moderate exercise, and a happy mood, so that the heart can always be healthy.
How to help the heart "relax"
Maintain a healthy diet: Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats, and limit saturated and trans fats to help reduce your risk of heart disease.
Exercise regularly: Regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging or swimming, can boost heart function and reduce the risk of heart attack.
Manage your weight: Maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce the burden on your heart.
Reduce stress: Learning effective stress management techniques, such as meditation, yoga or deep breathing, can help reduce the risk of heart attack.
Quit smoking: The chemicals in tobacco are bad for heart health, and quitting smoking can reduce the risk of heart disease.
Limit alcohol consumption: Drinking too much alcohol can increase the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, and it is recommended to limit the amount of alcohol you drink daily.
Regular check-ups: Regular physical check-ups, especially blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipids, can detect potential heart problems early.
With these simple methods, we can help the heart relax and stay healthy.