1, lifelong health care for men
Traditionally, men are the pillars of the family and should bear heavier pressure. However, more and more diseases are rapidly attacking men, which makes the originally masculine men vulnerable to diseases, and even the average life expectancy is 2-3 years shorter than that of women. To this end, the World Health Organization has designated 65438+1October 28th as "Men's Health Day" every year to remind the society to care about men's health. Yang Li, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that the theoretical work Huangdi Neijing recorded such a rhythm-"seven women and eight men", which means that women's lives take seven as the rhythm and men take eight as the rhythm, and there is a healthy change every eight years. According to this law, men should live longer than women, but many people often don't understand this "golden rule". If we follow and make good use of it and adjust it according to the physical changes of different ages, the effect of health care may be unexpected.
1, 8 years old, laying a good foundation for lifelong health.
"My husband is eight years old and has strong kidneys and long teeth." Generally, the physical development of boys is later than that of girls, and they gradually change their teeth and have thicker hair when they are 8 years old. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that kidney qi is the driving force of human growth and development, so protecting kidney qi from childhood is to lay a solid foundation for future health. Children with kidney qi have strong teeth and bones, a relatively "big" figure, and are alert and clear-sighted. If this time, parents find that their children's hair is still soft and thin, and their teeth are uneven. Not as naughty as children of the same age, always timid. Pay special attention to frequent habitual bed wetting. You can give your children more foods with mild kidney-tonifying effects, such as mutton and nuts. Especially black sesame seeds and walnuts, often eaten can blacken hair and strengthen the body, making boys' bones stronger. Eat less sweets, sweetness is the most harmful to kidney qi. Parents can also rub their hands and waist for their children, which can better promote their development. In learning, children should be encouraged to exercise more, properly cultivate their concentration, and form a good habit of regular sleep.
2. 16 years old: At the peak of physical and mental development, we should maintain "vitality".
"Twenty-eight kidneys, full of gas." The second eight represents that the boy is about to grow into a man. /kloc-at the age of 0/6, the kidney qi becomes particularly full, and the most prominent performance is that the secondary sexual characteristics begin to develop, the bones become thicker, the larynx becomes longer, the beard becomes longer, and the voice changes. These physical changes will gradually emerge. In terms of reproductive system, men usually produce sperm and even nocturnal emission during this period, which means that they have fertility. At this time, men's body and wisdom are in a stage of rapid development, but their spirit is far from mature and they need the guidance of their parents. Especially in adolescence, sexual impulse and even youthful recklessness may cause problems. Therefore, parents should first guide their children to correctly understand their own development, educate their children to be cautious in words and deeds, encourage their children to do what they like, and enhance their self-confidence. Secondly, adolescent boys have smooth blood and eat more. At this time, they can eat more whole grains, supplemented by fruits and meat, so that they have strong vitality "like seeds" in the development process. Finally, boys are encouraged to concentrate on their studies, study hard and absorb more nutrients of knowledge during this period.
3, 24 years old, good years, but not the most suitable for having children.
Since the age of 24, kidney qi has gradually penetrated into all parts of the male body, and the body, brain and limbs are still in the development stage and may grow. For example, wisdom teeth are a sign of sufficient kidney qi. This is a good time for men to be tall and strong, but many people don't know how to be temperate and don't care about their health. Staying up late, drinking, irregular work and rest, and indulgence will all dissipate some of their essence. There are still some people who get married and have children during this period, which is actually inappropriate from the perspective of Chinese medicine, because the kidney qi of men has not yet reached the most suitable moment for reproduction, and childbirth will appear earlier. Therefore, young people in their twenties should live moderately and avoid overdrafting their health. Comply with the changes of the four seasons, the law of life, do not indulge desires, do not overwork. Emotionally, don't be too sad, too happy and too angry. It's best to keep up with the life of the elderly. Eat black sesame seeds, black beans and other "black" foods rich in minerals such as zinc, iron and calcium. Doing levator ani exercises in your spare time, closing your lips in the morning and evening, and holding your breath and grinding your teeth can all tonify the kidney.
At the age of 32, I reached the highest point in my life.
"The bones and muscles are strong and powerful." This is the description of a 32-year-old man in Huangdi Neijing. They exude the unique taste of men, are physically strong and attract women the most. Therefore, the most important task for a man in his early 30 s is to cooperate with his wife to get pregnant and give birth to the healthiest baby at this time. First of all, eat more foods that benefit the kidney and produce sperm, such as peanuts and walnuts, quit smoking and drinking, avoid sedentary behavior that hurts sperm, and avoid being too nervous. Although men in this period are full of energy, the pressure from their careers and families should not be underestimated. They should learn to decompress themselves.
4, 40 years old, the body unconsciously began to decline.
As the saying goes, "Rhapsody in July is a flower." But from a health point of view, 40 years old should be the beginning of men's physical deterioration. "Kidney qi failure, broken teeth." By the age of 40, men generally begin to lose their hair, even baldness, and their teeth can't bite anything too hard, which is actually a manifestation of the decline of kidney qi. Moreover, men's "menopause" also comes to you after 40 years old. Headache, insomnia, fatigue, hearing loss, decreased desire and multiple pressures from work, family and society have made many men suddenly gain weight and suffer from chronic diseases of Grade III and above. In order to "avoid" the above problems, in addition to regular work and rest and moderate exercise, we should also control sexual intercourse and maintain kidney essence. Eat coarse grains and foods that can improve gonadal function, such as fish, shrimp, leeks, etc. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins, help to remove oxides from the body and delay aging. For the onset of some chronic diseases, it is necessary to prevent them as early as possible, communicate with family members frequently, and relieve stress.
5, 48 years old, eventful autumn, signs of aging are increasingly obvious.
"The face is burnt and the hair is gray." The face is burnt, wrinkles begin to appear on the face, and the hair begins to turn white, which is the aging performance that all half a hundred men will experience. Men will really feel the existence of aging. At this time, the system related to reproduction began to slowly degenerate, and it was particularly easy to get this disease at the age of 50. Many men are afraid of "aging too fast" and will eat some aphrodisiac health products themselves, but it is easy to go wrong. During this period, in addition to accepting the aging process from the heart, you can also massage some acupoints to delay aging. Li Zhigang, vice president of the College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, said that moxibustion on Guan Yuan and Qi Hai can enhance vitality and kidney qi. There is also Taixi point, which is the original point of the kidney and can fully regulate the vitality of the kidney meridian. Located at the ankle, behind the tip of the medial malleolus, and the depression between the achilles tendon and the tip of the medial malleolus, you can often press and knead. Pay more attention to gastrointestinal health, drink more porridge, regulate the spleen and stomach, discharge the waste accumulated in the body, and maintain sufficient blood. The most important thing is to keep a good mood. A good attitude is the greatest magic weapon to stay young forever.
6, 56 years old, tonifying the kidney and strengthening the liver is the key, and active rest is the best policy.
"Liver-qi failure", after the appearance shows signs of aging, will gradually involve the internal organs, and the liver function will begin to decline at this time. The performance is that men become inactive and seem to have mental problems. The body also lost its elasticity and showed a weak state. So at this time, the focus of health care should be on tonifying kidney and strengthening liver. Exercise actively in life and control your weight. Eat regularly, eat less fat and fried food, and eat more pork liver, peanuts, honey and red dates. Usually you can drink a little more wolfberry tea, which can nourish liver and kidney. The liver is most afraid of fatigue and mood swings. Men of this age should stop trying to be brave and take the initiative to rest when they can. Don't be too sad and happy, not to mention angry. Deal with peers more and keep a good attitude.
7, 64 years old, living a happy life, people are old.
"Tooth is gone", teeth fall off, hair is sparse, and there is no fertility. It seems that men in their sixties have reached the last cycle of their lives. Xiong Bijun, president of the Geriatrics Research Association of China Academy of Sciences and member of the expert committee of China Geriatrics Health Care Association, said that in fact, the elderly have a better chance to enjoy the happiest life after a lifetime. At this time, if you have more free time, you can help your children take care of their children, travel more, make more friends who help each other, and devote yourself to things that interest you. All these can make the retirement life of the elderly more interesting. The most important thing is to keep a young heart, live and play until you are old, try new things boldly and find confidence and happiness. (Reporter Betty Wong)
2. Health care precautions
Since ancient times, men have been outside the home and women have been inside. Because men are strong, they are suitable for working hard to support their families outside. A woman's mind is delicate, so it's best to do housework at home. It is the misunderstanding that men are always strong and healthy that leads to a vicious circle of men's health. Many office workers have sub-health problems, such as watching the computer for a long time, not loving sports and eating too greasy ... The following are seven prime times for men's health care, hoping to accelerate the transformation of men's health.
1, drinking tea after meals is unhealthy.
Many people like to drink tea immediately after meals, which is actually very unscientific. Blindly drinking tea can not only play a role in health care, but even make the body worse and worse. Because tannic acid in tea can combine with iron in food to form insoluble iron salt, which interferes with the absorption of iron, it is easy to induce iron deficiency anemia after a long time. The best time for drinking tea is 65438+ 0 hour after meals. People who like to drink tea should try not to drink tea on an empty stomach, otherwise tea will dilute gastric juice and reduce digestive function, which will easily cause gastritis after a long time.
2, taking tonic depends on the time.
At 8 o'clock in the morning, the digestive system has the lowest absorption function and is most suitable for taking vitamin supplements; If iron is taken at night 19, the curative effect is better than that in the morning; The blood calcium level of human body is the lowest from midnight to early morning. Therefore, calcium supplementation before going to bed can make calcium fully absorbed and utilized.
3. It takes 15 seconds to wash your hands.
Most people wash their hands for less than 8 seconds on average, so it is difficult to effectively remove bacteria from their hands. There are over 400,000 bacteria on one hand. If you have the habit of picking your nose and rubbing your eyes, it is very likely that bacteria will take advantage of it. When washing your hands, be sure to rub them with soap and water for at least 15 seconds. If you can't grasp the time, you can hum the song "Happy Birthday to you" twice.
4, it is best not to take yogurt to satisfy hunger.
Because gastric juice is acidic when people are on an empty stomach, lactic acid bacteria in yogurt are easily killed by gastric acid, and the health care function of yogurt will be weakened. About 2 hours after dinner, the gastric juice is diluted, and the pH in the stomach is most suitable for the growth of lactic acid bacteria. Drinking yogurt is effective at this time, especially 2 hours after meals is the best choice. From the point of view of calcium supplementation, drinking yogurt or milk before going to bed is the best way to supplement calcium.
5. Off-duty time is most suitable for fitness.
During 16- 18, human body temperature rises, muscle strength and elasticity reach the peak, and vital capacity and heart function are stronger. At the same time, your sense of taste, vision and hearing are the most sensitive, and your whole body coordination ability is the best, which is especially suitable for tennis, volleyball, weight lifting and aerobic exercise that consumes fat.
Step 6 act according to the "main points"
Taste a cup of unsweetened coffee within 30 minutes to 1 hour after lunch, which will help digestion and promote fat burning. If you like dessert, you'd better eat it before 1 1. At this time, most of the fat you eat will be converted into energy and will not accumulate in your body. If you want to lose weight, it is suggested to advance the dinner time to 18.
7. The longer you sleep, the better.
The best sleep time should be between 7 and 8 hours a day. Too long or too short is not good for health. Studies have shown that if sleep time is reduced or increased, the risk of cardiovascular disease may increase.