There are many factors that affect longevity, such as heredity, which we cannot change, but there are still some acquired factors that can be achieved through our efforts.
Our neighbor, Uncle Zhang, is one hundred years old, but he is still ruddy and hale and hearty. Whenever a young man asks him the secret of longevity, he always smiles and says that his experience mainly depends on daily exercise and what healthy food he eats, but on forming good habits before going to bed.
Below I will sort out and share the health care methods he told me, hoping to help you.
Uncle Zhang's way of keeping in good health is actually to do the following things before going to bed.
We need to sleep for one third of our life, which is what the body needs. Staying up late for a long time and lack of sleep will increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. It will also increase negative emotions such as depression and anxiety, which is also a major incentive for many chronic diseases to develop younger.
Man is also a thing of nature, and must follow the law of the growth of all things in nature. The human body will rest and recuperate according to the natural law of sunrise and sunset. If we break this rhythm rashly, it will lead to imbalance of human body and endocrine disorder, which will easily lead to various chronic diseases.
And adequate sleep can add points to health and lay the foundation for longevity.
Uncle Zhang insisted on going to bed before 1 1 for many years and getting up at 6 am. Because of long-term persistence, he seldom gets sick and is full of energy every day.
Step 2 take a walk before going to bed
As the saying goes? Walk after dinner and live to ninety-nine? Therefore, walking before going to bed is also a kind of exercise that is conducive to longevity.
Walking before going to bed can achieve the effect of health preservation.
Uncle Zhang takes a ten-minute walk before going to bed every night, so that he can sleep soundly every day and have a good spirit.
Step 3 soak your feet before going to bed
The foot is the second heart of the human body, and there are more than 60 acupoints on the foot associated with internal organs. Soak your feet with warm water of 40-50 degrees before going to bed every night, and gently massage the soles of your feet and toes, which has the function of preventing diseases and keeping fit.
Step 4 comb your hair before going to bed
Uncle Zhang still insists on combing his hair before going to bed every day. You know, there are also many acupoints on our heads, and regular combing can massage and stimulate these acupoints. Just comb your hair by hand every night.
5. Don't get angry before going to bed
Uncle Zhang is optimistic and cheerful all day. He said to keep a good mood, especially before going to bed, but not to sleep with gas.
Everyone should know that the side effects of anger will not only damage the liver, but also damage many organs in the body, stimulate the brain center and induce cerebral hemorrhage.
Sleeping with gas will make people's heart beat faster, and their breathing will become rapid, which will affect the quality of sleep. Sleeping angrily will also cause the body to secrete catecholamines to act on the central nervous system, leading to an increase in blood sugar and toxins in blood and liver cells, which will cause damage to the body.
Another side effect of getting angry before going to bed is that you will be listless the next day, your eyes will be swollen, your face will be haggard, wrinkles and spots will increase, you will look old, and your resistance will be reduced, making you easy to get sick.
Therefore, in order to be healthy, we must learn to ease our emotions and not fall asleep with negative emotions.
In addition, exercise to prolong life is fundamental. Although people can't compare with young people in old age, it is good for your health to keep proper exercise.
Uncle Zhang's way of keeping in good health mainly depends on doing these five things well before going to bed. Of course, he also stressed that although his health experience does not depend on diet and exercise, he should also develop good habits in these two aspects.
He said that the elderly should not exercise every day, especially strenuous exercise, but they can choose more soothing exercise according to their physical condition.
For example, walking is a good way to exercise. Walking in the park and basking in the sun every day can promote blood circulation and maintain physical vitality. You can also choose to play Tai Ji Chuan and dance square dance, which not only exercises your body, but also relieves your mood and relaxes your body and mind.
Finally, Uncle Zhang also stressed that it is necessary to maintain good living and eating habits, quit smoking and drinking, socialize more, participate in more social activities, and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude. Young people are young.
The goal of longevity cannot be achieved overnight. It is achieved by accumulating little by little details at ordinary times. If you can persist, longevity will wave to you.