In spring, the elderly are prone to get angry, red urine, constipation and yellow tongue coating. Because the liver fire rises, the lung yin is more virtual, and mycobacterium tuberculosis is easy to take advantage of it. Therefore, the elderly should have a light diet in spring and eat more fresh vegetables, such as spinach, shepherd's purse, celery, Malan vegetables and other early spring vegetables. In addition, peeling pears and water chestnuts and taking them with boiling water can clear away heat and moisten the lungs; If the gastrointestinal digestion is not good, you can eat more radish to regulate qi and phlegm and stomach. Boiling water with orange peel can eliminate phlegm and quench thirst.

Step 2 get enough sleep

Pay attention to proper indoor air circulation and temperature regulation. When it is warm in spring, you should open the doors and windows for ventilation, or you can go outdoors to bask in the sun. The bedroom should be dry and humid, and the bedding should always bask in the sun, sterilize and dehumidify. Peppermint oil can be placed on the bedside, which has the effect of removing viruses. Washing feet with hot water before going to bed and massaging feet with both hands, especially Yongquan point, can make the whole body warm and comfortable and sleep more stable.

People tend to get sleepy in spring, and some old people have the habit of staying up late. Lying down for a long time will lead to decreased metabolic ability, malnutrition, poor blood circulation, stiff and uncomfortable bones and muscles, and weak body. Therefore, the elderly should go to bed early and get up early in spring, not only to ensure adequate sleep, but also to prevent excessive sleep, generally sleeping eight hours a day.

3, pay attention to cold and warm.

Spring is warm and cold, and the temperature is changeable. If the clothes are thin and the warm-keeping measures are unfavorable, it is easy to catch cold and get sick. In particular, the physiological function of the elderly is declining, and their adaptability to climate change is poor. Intentional "spring cover" is particularly important. The clothes of the elderly should be increased or decreased at any time according to their own health and climate change. Clothes should be soft, light and warm.