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"Today's lecture was so helpful, I didn't realize that many lifestyle habits are so important before!"
Li Zhaonian excitedly stepped out of the door of the community hospital. The 62-year-old has a rather uneventful retirement life, spending most of his time at home watching TV or playing chess with friends, except for occasional fishing.
At the end of the health talk, his mind was full of plans for his future lifestyle. Back home, Li Zhaonian shared the health knowledge he learned from the lecture with his wife Wang Li and son Li Hao.
However, what people didn't expect was that Li Zhaonian had a very special health regimen - every morning he went to a nearby park and hit the tree with his body. He has been sticking to this habit for almost a year.
He believed that this could activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis and strengthen his physique through vibration. Li Zhaonian often proudly said that this way made him feel energetic, and he even walked around with a cold.
However, the good times were short-lived. A few months after his 61st birthday, Li Zhao began to feel sick to his stomach and his appetite was much less than before.
At first, he didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that it might be that he had eaten too much recently and his stomach was a little burdened. But as time went on, the pain gradually worsened, and he had to go to the hospital for a full medical check-up.
After the results of the examination came out, the doctor frowned and said to him, "Mr. Li, you have mid-stage stomach cancer.
Do you have any unusual habits? Li Zhaonian truthfully told the doctor his way of "hitting trees to maintain health".
After hearing this, the doctor angrily rebuked: "This practice is too ignorant! This strong shaking may accelerate cell mutations in certain parts of the body, increasing the risk of cancer. You have mistaken the so-called 'folk remedies'. ”
This diagnosis stunned Li Zhaonian and his family. He never imagined that the approach he had taken for the sake of his health would have such serious consequences.
The doctors in the lecture also mentioned that many traditional methods that seem to be good for health can actually cause harm to the body if they are not scientifically proven.
Although the behavior of hitting a tree can make people feel comfortable for a while, in the long run, it is a hidden danger to the bones and internal organs of the body.
Especially in the elderly, osteoporosis and muscle strength decrease, such strenuous activities are even more undesirable.
Li Zhaonian's case has sparked a discussion among doctors, who point out that even regular exercise should be appropriately chosen according to the individual's health and physical fitness. In Li Zhaonian's situation, it is obvious that he did not do a good job of personal adaptability assessment.
Further research and data show that people like Li Zhaonian, who undergo so-called "health preservation" through intense physical shock, are three times more likely to suffer from various diseases caused by tissue damage in the body than people with a regular lifestyle.
The data also pointed out that appropriate exercise such as walking, jogging, swimming, etc., can really help enhance physical fitness and delay aging.
After learning this information, Li Zhaonian completely changed his concept of health preservation. He began to follow his doctor's advice, adjust his diet, and participate in appropriate health exercises.
His story has also spread in the community and has become a negative teaching material on how to scientifically maintain health.
How can the elderly balance traditional customs with modern medical advice when choosing a health regimen to ensure that they can enjoy life without harming their health?
For this problem, first of all, the elderly should actively obtain and recognize scientific health information.
Any regimen, especially if involves physical contact or a lot of exercise, should be tried in consultation with a doctor or professional to make sure it is suitable for your health condition.
In addition, the key to maintaining good health is to eat a balanced diet and exercise moderately, which is widely accepted as a health rule.
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