Chen Lifu talks about the secret of longevity. September 6th this year is Mr Lifu's centenary birthday. He organized his personal experience for many years into How Can I Live to the Age of 65,438+0,000, and elaborated on his regimen as follows: The innate gifts vary from person to person, and I have four most precious ones. 1. I can sleep soundly. As soon as I go to sleep, I can fall asleep in less than a few minutes and soon sleep soundly. This is the most effective way to recover from fatigue. My wife, Ms. Sun Luqing, often envies me and says that I have such good luck. Second, I don't lose my temper. Every time I encounter difficulties, I often only blame myself, not others, so I won't lose my temper or conflict with others. Therefore, when I was a child, children liked to play with me. At the age of 29, I became the Secretary-General of the Central Party Department, and at the age of 32, I became the Minister of Organization. I was polite to them and they were respectful to me. I never lose my temper. All my subordinates are very kind to me. I don't know what my temper is for. Third, I have a good memory. When I was very young, my memory was better than my classmates. For example, it takes half a month for others to recite a copy of Mencius, while I only need three or four days. The teacher thinks I am a good student. Strong memory, usually go home without a schoolbag, at the back of a private school. Later, I went to the junior middle school of Shanghai Nanyang Road Mining School. Apart from English, I learned it late and couldn't compare with others. In class, Chinese is often better than my classmates. I'm ahead of my classmates in math, science and chemistry, and I got the total score of the first place. I got one certificate every semester and eight in four years. The wall is covered with certificates. Later, I went to the Northern Expeditionary Army General Command to send a military telegram to the front. Every day, newcomers have to send a telegram back to make it clear before they can rest, and they can sleep every night 12. Fourth, I have perseverance, because I have a strong memory and can persevere. I got up early, and I was the first person at home. When I was at school, I met a Maoshan monk in the street every day. I have a statue of Wei Tuo on my back to show my charity, and I have never stopped worshipping. One day, I couldn't help asking him, "Excuse me, teacher, why are you in the street every morning?" The teacher's father said, "You are too old to be sensible." I asked him again, and he said, "I want to build a temple for everyone." I asked him again: "You worship every day, how can people give money to help you build a temple?" He replied, "Yes, you are too old to understand." He went to church. Maintenance the day after tomorrow: 1. Health preservation lies in movement, and nourishing the heart lies in safety. As the saying goes, "My home is not stupid, and the running water is not rotten, so it is also because of its constant movement." I have been doing body massage since 5: 30 every day for nearly half a century. When I was in middle school in Shanghai, it was easy to participate in all kinds of ball games. Others, such as running, swimming, skating, boxing, etc. And participate in it. The older you get, the less disturbed you are. The method of self-massage for the elderly: Mrs. Qin in Northeast China dictated it, calling it "Inner Eight Duan Brocade". I walk after three meals a day, accompanied by a nurse, about 500 to 600 steps at a time. I have been doing this for 20 years. Nourishing the heart is quiet, the first indifference is ambition, and the success of career is no ambition. He doesn't want to see infighting. Second, the diet is moderate, and sometimes our family is neither rich nor poor; Because my uncle revolted in Shanghai in the Revolution of 1911, my family is no longer poor. But soon after Yuan proclaimed himself emperor, he was persecuted and returned to poverty. So, after all, the diet is poor. If they can continue their studies, then all the uncles in Three Lai can work in banks to help them succeed, so the diet is moderate, and sometimes they can barely do it. Third, eat more fruits and vegetables and eat less meat. Those who are too poor to stop eating, because the older brothers are very friendly and have never been separated, can skip three meals. Grandma who is a vegetarian spends only 1 yuan 3 yuan/10 on food every day. Although there are two kinds of meat and vegetables, it is natural for women in the family to be vegetarian. I don't care, but it's in keeping fit. Eating raw beef and seafood has become a common habit of human beings, and it is considered delicious without asking anything else. I think this may be the reason why cancer is increasing day by day. Therefore, I will always adhere to the principle of "eat when the food is cooked and the water is boiled", without exception. 5. Keep your head cold and your feet hot. An American old man lived to be 120 years old. The reason for his longevity is summed up as: "Keep your head cold and your feet warm." This is the same reason that the elderly in China wash their feet with hot water before going to bed and don't wear hats in extremely cold weather. I keep this habit because I believe in it. Sixth, contentment is always a pleasure, nothing is said by Anxi. "It is difficult to climb the sky, and it is even harder to ask for help." Therefore, they are often self-reliant and eager to learn and teach others. "I don't want to have a high personality." Asking for help often makes you uneasy, but being controlled by others can't be called autonomy. If you want inner happiness, you must start with contentment. Seven, reduce worldly affairs and seek peace. I have served the country and society for 75 years and know many people. If I don't restrain myself in manners, I'm afraid I'll be busy running for others all day, and my health will be affected. Since my 80th birthday, I have limited myself to the following points: not cutting the ribbon; Not married; Don't speak at weddings and birthday parties; Not the chairman of the funeral Committee. It will be much easier when you get old. My body is not particularly strong. I have been suffering from diabetes since I was 58 years old. I have had operations for gallstones and bladder stones, and I have had other diseases. It's not surprising that I can live to 100.