After beginning of autumn, everything changed color, and a cool breeze came in the morning and evening, with more autumn wind and rain, and the climate was changeable. At this time, we should conform to the season, pay attention to health preservation, especially for the elderly, and achieve three "persistence", namely, autumn freezing, autumn prevention and autumn exercise, in order to improve the health level and enhance the disease resistance, that is, the body's own immunity.

1, insist on autumn freezing

As the saying goes, "spring covers autumn", we should follow the law that "cold-resistant exercise begins in early autumn". When the temperature drops, don't rush to add too many clothes to keep your body cold and enhance your resistance. However, autumn freezing should not be excessive. People with a history of bronchitis and gastritis should pay attention to keeping warm properly to prevent the recurrence of old diseases.

2. Adhere to autumn training

In autumn, the yang in nature tends to converge and close, and the daily routine should be adjusted accordingly. "Four Qi Tiaoling" said, "In autumn and March, stay up early and get up early, and have fun with chickens." Lying early conforms to the harvest of yin essence and raises the "closed" qi. Get up early to adapt to the relaxation of yang, so that lung qi can be stretched. As the saying goes, "if you move, you will not fade, and if you use it, you will not retreat." Old people should often engage in some labor or sports within their power, such as sweeping the floor, watering flowers, climbing stairs, doing exercises, walking outdoors in Tai Ji Chuan, jogging, ballroom dancing, short-distance travel, etc. So as to achieve the purpose of dredging blood vessels, benefiting joints, enriching muscles and delaying the aging of various organs and tissues.

3. Stick to autumn ploughing

Autumn tonic refers to diet conditioning and proper rest. Autumn is the harvest season, and a large number of whole grains, vegetables and fruits are ripe for listing. Su Wen, a work of traditional Chinese medicine, points out that "five grains are a supplement, five fruits are a help, five dishes are a supplement, and the smell is just a combination of essence". In dry autumn, you should drink more boiled water, light tea, soybean milk and milk, and eat more soft products such as sweet potatoes, corn, sesame seeds, vegetables, persimmons, bananas, honey and red dates. Proper rest is also a good way for the elderly to keep healthy. Work and exercise moderately during the day, and don't stay up late for entertainment. Sleep at least 8 hours a day.