1, diligent in exercise
You can't travel long distances in hot summer, you should find a secluded place nearby. Walking is the best exercise method, and swimming, Tai Ji Chuan, body-building dance and radio exercises are also acceptable, based on the principle of simplicity, easy repetition and easy persistence.
2. Cure winter diseases in summer
Common diseases suitable for "treating winter diseases in summer" include colds, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive emphysema, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, spleen and stomach deficiency and cold diseases, etc. In addition, summer is also the season for external use of traditional Chinese medicine. For example, bathing with traditional Chinese medicine decoction can prevent and treat various skin diseases.
Step 3 go to bed late and get up early
In summer, the sunshine time is prolonged, the days are longer and the nights are shorter. The rest time of the elderly in this season may be slightly adjusted according to the changes in nature. It is recommended to go to bed before 10 pm and get up around 6 am. Take a nap at noon every day, but the nap time should not be too long, usually half an hour. Don't get up immediately after waking up from a nap, because there is insufficient blood supply to the brain at this time, which will cause temporary brain dysfunction and make people feel dizzy. It is best to lie still 10 minutes before getting up.
4, light diet
Pay attention to hygiene. In summer, the digestive function of the elderly is relatively poor, and the diet should be light. Try to eat fresh food that is easy to digest and nutritious, and try to avoid or reduce eating overnight food. Eat regularly, and don't be too full and hungry. You can eat some fresh and clean fruits between meals. Summer is the high incidence season of gastrointestinal diseases, and it is also the season with more fruits and vegetables on the market. Pay attention to food hygiene to prevent food poisoning.
5, heatstroke prevention and moistureproof, beware of disease
Summer is hot and humid, and the elderly should avoid or reduce going out in hot days. When going out, they should wear straw hats or umbrellas, and don't let the sun shine directly on their heads. Especially the frail old people, they should avoid walking in the scorching sun or exposure to the sun to prevent heatstroke. Change your sweaty clothes frequently, take a bath frequently, keep your skin clean, prevent skin diseases, and pay more attention to keep warm at night to avoid catching cold and causing diseases.
6, proper cooling
Indoor and outdoor temperature difference is moderate, and the temperature difference should be moderate. Generally, indoor temperature is 5-8℃ lower than outdoor temperature. It is not advisable to use electric fans and air conditioners for a long time, nor to blow them directly at the elderly, which may easily cause air-conditioning diseases. The wind of electric fans and air conditioners is far less soft and comfortable than natural wind. Always ventilate the room to keep the air fresh.
7. Increase summer drinks and reduce carbonated drinks.
In summer, the weather is hot and sweaty, and the elderly can drink more foods and drinks such as soybean milk, milk, mung bean soup, vegetable soup, winter melon seaweed soup, sour plum soup, chrysanthemum tea, honeysuckle and so on. At the same time, we should try to avoid or reduce carbonated drinks, cold drinks and other foods that have bad physical stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract.
8. Meditate and nourish your spirit
In summer, the elderly are easily agitated, and in the long summer, they should "nourish their hearts" for health preservation. First, "quit dryness and anger", the elderly should try to keep quiet and feel comfortable. When the temperature is too high, it is best to go out less and avoid moderate and high-intensity exercise. Second, eat less high-fat and thick-flavored foods, eat more soy products, chicken and lean meat, supplement nutrition and strengthen the heart.
9, spleen dehumidification
Summer is hot and humid, and the elderly are prone to spleen deficiency. Therefore, it is best to eat less food that is too cold, otherwise it will hurt the spleen and stomach and promote "internal dampness", which is not good for the body. It is suggested to eat 1-2 times a week red bean sparerib soup and red bean barley porridge, which can improve mental fatigue, loss of appetite, loose stool and other symptoms caused by spleen deficiency.