In the middle of summer, the risk of heart disease increases and the risk of food poisoning is constantly looming. In addition, summer is also the season with a high incidence of gout, and improper use of air conditioning may cause damage to the respiratory tract.
In the face of these health risks, doctors have issued warnings to remind us that in this season, we must be vigilant against the following dangerous behaviors and never touch the red line of health!
Why do you need to nourish your heart in summer?
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, summer is the season of "fire", which is closely related to the heart, which is the "official of the monarch". In this hot season, the heart fire in the human body is easy to be overheated and disturbed by the summer heat, which affects the heart function.
On the other hand, sweat is the fluid of the heart, and excessive sweating in summer can easily hurt the heart. Once there is a problem with the heart, it can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath, night sweats, and lack of energy. In addition, heart damage may also cause insomnia, irritability and other mental and psychological problems.
Therefore, in the hot summer, it is especially important to take care of the heart. It can soothe the heart, maintain the heart, and restore the balance of heart function by adjusting the diet, moderate exercise, and regulating the mood, so as to achieve the health goal of physical and mental health.
The following 5 behaviors make the heart prone to "breakdown"
In everyday life, there are 5 common behaviors that can cause stress on your heart and even cause it to "break down".
1. Drinking too much water: The human body is prone to water shortages in summer, so it is important to replenish water. However, drinking a large amount of water at one time, especially cold drinks, can suddenly increase the burden on the heart and kidneys, affecting blood pressure and heart rate. The correct way is to maintain about 2500 ml of water intake every day, drink it slowly in small sips, choose warm water or green tea, and if you sweat too much, you can supplement light salt water or mung bean soup in moderation.
2. Over-reliance on air conditioning: Frequent switching between high and low temperatures may lead to vasospasm, plaque rupture, and thrombosis, increasing the risk of myocardial infarction. Rational use of air conditioning, maintaining the right temperature, and regular ventilation are key.
3. Take a cold shower: A cold shower may stimulate vasoconstriction, which is not good for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular vessels. Warm bath is more suitable, controlled at 35 °C ~ 38 °C, and the bath time should not be too long.
4. Sweating profusely due to strenuous exercise: Strenuous exercise will excessively consume yang energy, and sweating profusely is not good for the heart. Summer sports should choose a period of low temperature and do light exercise, such as walking, yoga, etc.
5. Staying up late: In summer, the heart beats fast, the heart is already burdened, and staying up late increases cardiovascular pressure. You should get enough sleep, preferably before 22:00, and ensure 7~8 hours of sleep.
By avoiding these bad habits, combined with a sensible diet and moderate exercise, you can better take care of your heart and enjoy a healthy life during the summer months.
Doctors advise you not to do this now
Dietitian reminds: Be cautious of overnight dishes to prevent food poisoning
In summer, food is more perishable due to high temperatures and high humidity, and bacteria multiply quickly. Leftover overnight meals at home can spoil or produce harmful substances such as nitrites. Mild symptoms of consuming these spoiled foods may include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and vomiting, while severe cases can lead to food poisoning.
To avoid this, it is recommended to control the amount of food each time you cook, try to cook it freshly and not store it overnight. It is important to note that the refrigerator is not a universal safe, and food can also spoil in it.
In particular, the following 4 food groups need to be vigilant:
Leafy greens: Prolonged storage and reheating can lead to significant loss of nutrients and taste, and are more susceptible to spoilage. The nitrate content of green leafy vegetables itself is on the high side, and after a long period of time, nitrate may be converted into nitrite, which is not good for the body, under the action of bacteria.
Seafood: High-protein seafood such as crabs, fish, shrimp and shellfish, if consumed overnight, may produce protein degradants, which may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, cause discomfort, and cause damage to liver and kidney function.
Tremella fungus and mushrooms: These foods contain a lot of nitrate, and if left for a long time after cooking, nitrate may be reduced to nitrite by bacteria, which is carcinogenic when ingested in large quantities, and may affect the activity of red blood cells, resulting in hypoxia and anemia.
Starchy foods, such as potatoes, taro and steamed buns, are prone to bacterial growth after processing. If it must be stored overnight, it is recommended to seal it and freeze it.
Respiratory doctor reminds: air conditioning is not clean, easy to cause pneumonia
An air conditioner that has not been used or cleaned for a long time can accumulate a lot of dust inside and even harbor bacteria, fungi, and viruses. When the air conditioner is running, these microorganisms may be dispersed into the air through the airflow and then enter the body and cause respiratory infections. Mild symptoms include coughing, sneezing, and runny nose, while severe symptoms can progress to pneumonia or even life-threatening.
In addition, dust accumulated in air conditioners that have not been used for a long time is prone to the growth of dust mites. Once the air conditioner is turned on, indoor allergen concentrations can rise dramatically, causing symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy skin, and coughing and wheezing in people with allergies.
To avoid these problems, it is recommended to clean the air conditioner thoroughly before using it for a long time, while the air conditioner that is frequently used should clean the filter every half month.
Rheumatologists and immunologists remind: be cautious with beer and seafood to prevent gout
Seafood and beer are common pairings on summer evenings, but they are not suitable for gout sufferers. The root cause of gout is abnormal uric acid metabolism in the human body.
Beer itself contains high levels of purines, while alcohol also inhibits the excretion of uric acid, which further increases the concentration of uric acid in the body. At the same time, most seafood also contains high purines, which provide the raw material for the formation of uric acid.
For people with normal uric acid metabolism, it is okay to eat seafood and beer in moderation once in a while. However, for people who already have problems with gout or high uric acid, this combination should be avoided.