Generally speaking, the movement of hands and feet is not smooth because a certain concentration of potassium ions in blood can maintain the normal operation of muscle movement, myocardial function and immune function. If the potassium intake from food is obviously lower than the required amount, muscle weakness, convulsion and even paralysis may occur, resulting in arrhythmia and other symptoms.

Healthy adults are generally not short of potassium, but the elderly are different. First of all, the elderly have bad teeth, and the intestinal digestion and absorption function is reduced, resulting in insufficient potassium intake; Secondly, the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in the elderly is high, and some drugs used in the treatment process will increase the excretion and consumption of potassium, making it more prone to low potassium problems. Due to the large amount of sweat in summer, potassium deficiency is more frequent, but there are also data that potassium deficiency is also high when the temperature drops suddenly.

So, how should the elderly supplement potassium? Experts believe that if potassium deficiency is not serious, it is enough to take it from food. Potatoes, bananas, Chinese cabbage and rape are the first choice for the elderly to supplement potassium, because these foods have the highest potassium content. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, egg yolk, liver, lean meat and seafood should also be eaten in a balanced manner.

Besides, we should make some adjustments in our daily life. If you sweat a lot, you can drink some functional drinks. If the symptoms are serious, you should go to the hospital for potassium supplementation or infusion under the guidance of a doctor.

When people are old, their legs and feet are not neat. Is there any way to alleviate it? The specific operation is as follows:

Foot massage promotes reflux

Crawl on all fours for 50 meters. When crawling, the body becomes horizontal, which reduces the gravity on the blood vessels of the lower limbs, relaxes the blood vessels, reduces the peripheral resistance of the heart to discharge blood, and is beneficial to relieving hypertension, which has been confirmed by a lot of practice.

Crawl on all fours to lower blood pressure.

Retrograde is beneficial for venous blood to return from the distal end to the near heart, which can play the role of "second heart" of the foot more effectively and is beneficial to circulation. In addition, when retreating, it changes the formula of brain nerve controlling movement, strengthens the functional activity of brain, and can prevent brain atrophy caused by disuse. It is advisable to retreat one hundred steps at a time.

Reverse walking beneficial cycle

Walking on the side can strengthen the balance function of vestibule and prevent ataxia. First move 50 steps to the right, then move 50 steps to the left.

Walk sideways to practice balance.

That is to say, the toes are upturned and you walk with your heels. This is to practice the extensor muscles on the front side of the calf, and take a hundred steps to dredge the foot Sanyang meridian.

Walk with your heels to practice stretching your muscles.

Walking on tiptoe means walking with your toes completely raised, and taking 100 steps can not only exercise the flexors, but also help to dredge the foot three yin meridians from the perspective of meridians.

Walk on tiptoe to practice flexors.

Put a log or stone mill with a length of 40 cm and a diameter of 10 ~ 20 cm on the floor, sit by the bed and roll your feet back and forth on the mill for 100 times, which can achieve the purpose of relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation.

Seat pedal roller movement

On the supine bed, the lower limbs are stretched horizontally, the toes are alternately flexed and extended for 30 times, the five toes are separated and combined for 30 times, and then the ankle joint is flexed, flexed and flexed for 30 times. This is the preparation for the whole exercise.

Exercise your toes and ankles on your back.

It has become common sense that "people get old when they get old". Therefore, the fitness and anti-aging of the elderly should also start with leg and foot exercise.

The above is an example of Bian Xiao's old age, what can be done to alleviate it? Physical adjustment is very important. When we find our bodies degenerate or clumsy, we must pay attention to them. Early exercise to develop correct living habits can also improve physical fitness and restore physical instinct as soon as possible. Nursing homes hope that every old person has a healthy body.