Dry air in autumn will reduce the elasticity of trachea, throat, lungs and other respiratory tracts, which is easy to produce small cracks, reduce the activity of ciliary body and reduce the function of discharging foreign bodies; The respiratory blood flow decreases, thus reducing the inspiratory function. Autumn is prone to acute pancreatitis, rheumatic fever, asthma, chronic nephritis and colds. Autumn dryness is easy to hurt the lungs. The diet in autumn should be light, eat less fried things and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eat carrots, lotus roots, bananas, pears, honey and other foods that moisten the lungs, nourish yin and clear dryness; Try to eat less or not to eat hot and dry products, such as onions, ginger, garlic, peppers, white wine, and fried and greasy things. This is the golden season for outdoor activities. In this season, the elderly must strengthen physical exercise, which is the most active method in autumn health care. In autumn, you should go to bed early and get up early. Take an active part in fitness exercise. You can choose rock climbing, jogging, brisk walking, cold bath and other sports. The basic principle of autumn health preservation is to prevent cold and dryness.
On the surface and inside of lung and large intestine, due to dryness in autumn, it is easy to slow down the peristalsis of large intestine and form seasonal constipation. The oral area directly below the eyes is the confluence of the large intestine meridians. As long as the right side under the orbit or around the cheekbones is stimulated regularly, the intestinal function can return to normal. Fold your index finger, middle finger and ring finger and beat your abdomen rhythmically. 10- 15 minutes after breakfast is the most effective time for the large intestine. A few minutes of tapping in autumn can bring convenience immediately. Defecation will enhance lung function and significantly improve the whole mental state.