"Lao Li, my leg doesn't seem to obey the call, you come and help me", on this day, Lao Wangtou asked Lao Li to go to the vegetable market to buy some fresh vegetables back, who knows that he hasn't walked halfway, Lao Li heard the card friend calling for help behind him; Frightened, he hurriedly went over to help Lao Wang sit down, and the two chatted for a while.
Lao Wang himself wondered, although he was over 60 years old, but usually Tai Chi was a tiger and a tiger, and there was no illness or disaster, how could it be that day by day it was either this bad or that bad, as if the body was already a broken and oil-deficient machine.
Lao Li broke the mystery one by one: You, you are called lack of essence and lack of spirit. Haven't you heard that phrase? "Old people leak their essence, and people live poorly", that is, when the person is old, he should avoid excessive consumption of essence and energy, otherwise it will affect his lifespan.
"Then how can we protect the spirit and spirit?" Hearing Lao Li say this, Lao Wang hurriedly asked. In fact, it is not difficult to avoid Lao Wang's problem, the key is to remember not to do these four things after the age of 60!
1. What is this spirit?
In our body, there is a mysterious and important thing, and that is the so-called "essence and spirit".
You can think of it as a source of vitality for your entire body and mind, as if an invisible energy flows through us. Although this sounds a bit like an adventure in a martial arts novel, in Chinese medicine, Jingqi Shen is a very realistic and important concept.
Jing can be understood as the root of life, which stores the basic substances of our life; Qi is the driving force of our body, ensuring the normal operation of our various physiological functions; God, on the other hand, is the umbrella term for our conscious, emotional, and spiritual activities. Together, these three form the foundation of our health, like a solid triangle that supports our lives.
Does it sound a bit mysterious, then let's talk about reality and science.
There are numerous scientific studies that show that too much mental stress can lead to immune system disorders and increase the risk of various diseases. A positive mental state boosts immune function and improves the body's ability to fight disease.
You must know this well, right?
Ordinary work pressure and life pressure can easily affect personal health, which is actually the "spirit" of the human body has been affected. This is not a subjective influence, but an objective reality.
For example, if a person is trapped in a sad mood for a long time, he cannot eat, and he cannot sleep well. It won't be long before his digestive system and metabolic system start to go wrong.
This is why it is said that the spirit and spirit will affect people's health and even lifespan. The reverse is also true. A long-term follow-up study found that maintaining a good mental state can significantly increase life expectancy and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
These arguments tell us that the importance of mental state to physical health cannot be ignored.
Especially for the elderly, spirit is crucial. As we age, various functions of the body gradually decline, and the elderly often face problems such as life stress, loneliness, and illness.
At this stage, it is especially important to maintain a good mental state.
A positive and optimistic attitude can help the elderly better cope with various challenges in life, maintain a happy mood, enhance immunity, delay the aging process, and improve the quality of life.
So how do you keep your spirit alive? The key is to keep these 4 things in mind and never do them.
2. Want to know the secret of longevity for the elderly? Take a look at these 4 taboos if you have committed it
Taboo 1: Long-term worry
Chronic worry is a common problem for many older adults, especially when their children are not around or when they are facing other challenges in their lives.
According to the results of the seventh national census, the number of single elderly people (elderly people living alone) in mainland China has exceeded 37.29 million, and the number of empty nesters continues to rise in today's socially developed world.
It is precisely because of this that anxiety has become the most common influencing factor affecting the health of the elderly.
The pervasiveness of long-term separation from children makes them feel lonely, helpless, anxious and other negative emotions all the time, and this phenomenon reminds us that we need to pay attention to and help these elderly people adjust their mindset and find ways to support and comfort. Or it is suggested that the elderly can find spiritual solace by keeping in touch with family and friends, participating in community activities, so as to relieve mental stress and maintain peace of mind and optimism.
Taboo 2: Stay up late
Staying up late may affect the sleep quality of the elderly, leading to problems such as lack of sleep and decreased sleep quality, which will also greatly deplete the energy and energy. Some older people may have difficulty getting a good night's sleep due to light sleep, multiple awakenings during the night, etc.
For such elderly people who are prone to waking up multiple times at night due to light sleep, try to avoid lying on their backs for a long time, and try sleeping on their sides, which can help reduce the number of awakenings at night; Or do relaxing activities before bed, such as listening to soft music, taking a hot bath, and doing some soothing stretching exercises, which can help relieve stress and relax your body.
If these methods do not improve sleep quality, older adults are advised to consult a doctor or sleep specialist for appropriate treatment and management, and may need sleep monitoring or medication.
Taboo 3: Eat processed foods often
There are too many harms of processed foods, high in salt, sugar, and fat, none of which are good for the elderly.
According to research, long-term high-salt diet is closely related to diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Young people can't bear the side effects of processed foods, let alone the elderly who are over 60 years old and have much less physical function than before.
Therefore, for the elderly, if they want to maintain a healthy state of vitality, they need to pay more attention to the nutrients and quality of food.
Doctors recommend that middle-aged and elderly people choose to buy fresh, natural ingredients, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, high-quality protein sources, etc., which can help provide rich nutrients and maintain physical health and mental state.
Taboo 4: Excessive consumption of health products
As they age, some seniors may be inclined to supplement with supplements to make up for nutritional deficiencies in the body or alleviate health problems.
Of course, let's not say that health care products have no nutritional value at all, the key is not to eat indiscriminately or eat indiscriminately! There are many kinds of health care products on the market, and the quality is uneven, and some may even have false propaganda and substandard products.
The elderly should be cautious in choosing health care products and avoid blindly following trends or greedy for convenience.
When choosing health products, it is best to consult a doctor or professional opinion, choose the right product according to your own health condition and needs, and use it strictly according to the recommended dosage in the instructions to avoid overdose or abuse.
epilogue
In short, the essence and spirit represent the inner energy and mental state of the human body. It is at the heart of the human body's vital activities and plays an important role in physical and mental health, especially for the elderly.
Staying energized is of great significance to the elderly, not only in terms of physical health, but also in terms of well-being and quality of life. In order to protect the spirit, the elderly need to pay attention to many things.
First of all, avoid long-term worries and anxieties, especially the mental stress that may be triggered by problems such as the absence of children.
Secondly, the elderly should choose fresh and natural ingredients and avoid eating too many processed foods, especially foods high in salt, sugar and fat. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain a good routine and avoid staying up late and irregular lifestyles. Finally, it is important to be cautious in the use of health supplements to avoid the negative effects of abuse on your health.
In general, the protection of the spirit and spirit is an important guarantee for the healthy life of the elderly. By paying attention to the details of life and rationally adjusting their lifestyle, the elderly can maintain a vigorous mental state and enjoy a healthy and happy life in their old age.
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