In this smoky world, there is an old smoking gun, and his story may bring you and me a hint of inspiration.
This friend, let's call him Mr. Li for the time being.
Mr. Li, an old smoker with 23 years of smoke, has surprisingly healthy lungs that are as rosy as ever, which amazes countless people.
Mr. Lee's story began with a chance medical check-up.
On that sunny morning, he walked into the hospital as usual to get ready for his annual check-up.
However, when he got the medical report, even he couldn't believe his eyes-
Despite being a smoker for 23 years, a CT scan of his lungs showed that the lung tissue remained unusually ruddy and elastic, and was barely eroded by tobacco.
The news spread throughout the hospital and attracted the attention of many doctors and patients.
The doctor's curiosity and inquiry
As a TCM practitioner, I was also attracted by this news.
During a lunch break, I ran into Mr. Li in the garden of the hospital.
He was sitting on a bench with the enviable medical report in his hand.
I walked up and, with curiosity and respect, asked him how he did it.
Mr. Li smiled and shared his lungs with me.
First, the hardships of the road to quitting smoking
Mr. Lee told me frankly that his journey to quitting smoking was full of challenges.
At first, the temptation of nicotine made him fail repeatedly, but he did not give up.
Whenever a craving strikes, he distracts himself by taking deep breaths, drinking water or chewing sugar-free gum.
After a few months of hard work, he gradually reduced his dependence on tobacco and eventually succeeded in quitting smoking.
Second, changes in daily life
In the days that followed, I had the privilege of gaining a deeper understanding of Mr. Lee's daily life.
The first thing Mr. Lee does when he gets up is to perform deep breathing exercises, which is one of his secrets to maintaining his lung capacity.
Afterwards, he will do a half-hour morning exercise, whether it is a brisk walk or simple gymnastics, in order to slowly wake up his body.
For breakfast, Mr. Li always eats simple and nutritious.
He told me that such a breakfast is both a boost of energy and a guarantee for the easy functioning of the digestive system.
For lunch on weekdays, Mr. Li usually chooses to solve it in the canteen of the unit.
After eating, he would find a quiet corner and close his eyes for ten minutes, which was a nap habit he had developed over the years.
For dinner, Mr. Li pays more attention to balanced nutrition.
He will choose different ingredients to match according to his physical condition.
If the weather is dry, he prepares a stewed pear with rock sugar, which moistens both his throat and lungs.
In addition to eating, Mr. Li also has a special hobby - gardening.
He grows a wide variety of plants in his home, from pothos to spider plants to various herbs.
And every time he sees the plants he has cultivated thrive, he feels a sense of accomplishment in his heart, which is good for his mental state.
In addition, he finds time every day to do a moderate amount of exercise;
Third, the importance of a good attitude
The most admirable thing is that Mr. Li has always maintained a peaceful heart.
He believes that the quality of emotions has a direct impact on the health of the body.
Therefore, no matter what difficulties he encounters, he can always face them with a positive attitude.
He enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends;
These activities nourished his soul and indirectly protected the health of his lungs.
Socially, Mr. Lee is also an active participant.
He often participates in various activities organized by the community, whether it is a dance troupe for the elderly or a calligraphy class, he finds fun.
He believes that interacting with people not only enriches his life, but also keeps his mind active.
In the process of interacting with people, he learned to listen, learned to understand, and learned to be tolerant.
These qualities allow him to navigate interpersonal relationships with ease and also give him a more peaceful mind.
Fourth, continuous learning and self-improvement
In addition, Mr. Li is also a person who loves to learn.
He believes that learning is an attitude to life and a way to stay young.
Through continuous learning, he is able to constantly update his cognition and understand the world better.
Mr. Lee's philosophy of health is simple, and that is "balance".
He doesn't like extremes and doesn't blindly follow a certain popular health trend.
He always makes a health plan that suits him according to his actual situation.
Over time, Mr. Lee's healthy lifestyle has gradually influenced the people around him.
His family, friends, and even neighbors began to imitate his eating habits and began to value exercise and mental balance.
Under his leadership, a trend of healthy living has been formed in the community.
Mr. Lee's story is not only a story about health, but also a story about perseverance and change.
His experience tells us that as long as we consciously adjust our lifestyle habits, we can effectively improve our health.
His life, like a mirror, reflects the deep desire for health and love for life in each of us.
In this fast-paced era, let's slow down and calm down;
Because health is not an end, but the only way to a happy life.