5 ways to overdraw women's health

In today's society, some working women have to take care of their families in addition to work, which puts them under greater pressure than men. They are like a sandwich, work and family are the two slices of bread, and they are the filling in the middle. They often "overdraw" their health due to busy work, tight schedules, high pressure and many social engagements, which often manifests as the "five excesses" phenomenon.

The “Five Excesses” Phenomenon:

1. Too much - too much "three high" food

Analysis of the cause: Excessive consumption of high-fat, high-protein, and high-sugar foods is also an unhealthy lifestyle and the culprit for "overdrafting" your health. Some people ignore their physical condition, are greedy for food, are keen on dinner parties, and often eat and drink with others. The consequence of overdrawing your health for the sake of "food enjoyment" is that you will suffer from diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, and coronary heart disease.

Expert advice: Eat more dairy products, beans, and fresh vegetables and fruits. However, barbecued meat, roast duck, and braised pork are not easy to digest and absorb. Eating too much of them will often overwhelm women with weakened gastrointestinal function. People with obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure should also eat less of them.

2. Too little - too little physical activity

Analysis of the reasons: Becoming "lazy", not liking to exercise, and not participating in physical activities is another way for white-collar workers to "overdraw" their health. Since they are accustomed to a "sitting" lifestyle (taking the car when going out, sitting in the office at work, and sitting in front of the TV when going home) all day long, high blood pressure, obesity, cervical spondylosis, etc. will automatically come to them.

Expert advice: Women, especially those working in offices, can learn some “micro-exercises” suitable for the office, which are simple and can achieve health benefits.

3. Excessive use of computer

Excessive computer use "steals" vitamin A

Analysis of the cause: If you work in front of a computer for more than 3 hours continuously, your optic nerve cells will lack vitamin A because it is directly related to the photosensitivity of the retina.

Expert advice: Taking a multivitamin can not only replenish the lost vitamin A, but also provide beta-carotene which can be converted into vitamin A when vitamin A is deficient, as well as vitamin B, vitamin D and other vitamins related to the health of the optic nerve.

Excessive exercise "steals" vitamin E

Analysis of the cause: During exercise, the human body needs more energy, and both oxygen intake and consumption increase, which leads to a proportional increase in free radicals in the body, up to 4 times the usual level. The body has to consume a large amount of the antioxidant vitamin E to repair the excess free radicals.

Expert advice: Take an appropriate amount of vitamin E supplements after high-intensity exercise. In addition, vitamin E can relieve muscle soreness, prevent organ aging, and prevent and treat chronic diseases.

4. Too much psychological burden

Analysis of the reasons: Faced with social competition and complex interpersonal relationships, some people are not only busy with work and physically exhausted, but also under great psychological pressure. They have to resort to the method of "overdrawing" their health to continue working. However, this overdraft results in depression, high blood pressure and other diseases.

Expert advice: Relax and do things that can relax your body and mind. For example, you can go on a trip without any preparation, which can not only broaden your horizons but also relax your mind.

5. Excessive smoking and drinking

Excessive drinking, alcohol "steals" vitamin B1

Reason analysis: For alcohol to be metabolized normally in the body, sufficient vitamin B1 must be involved. Therefore, drinking a lot of alcohol will cause insufficient supply of vitamin B1 in the body. If not replenished in time, the harm of alcohol to the liver and brain nerves will increase. Long-term deficiency may even lead to heart disease and endanger life.

Expert advice: Taking a multivitamin after drinking a lot of alcohol can not only replenish the lost vitamin B1, but also provide a variety of other vitamins needed to maintain the health of the liver and brain nerves.

Excessive smoking, cigarettes "steal" vitamin C

Analysis of the cause: Harmful ingredients such as tar in smoke will consume a large amount of vitamin C. According to statistics, each cigarette consumed about 25 mg of vitamin C; if it is passive smoking, the amount of vitamin C lost is even greater, even up to 50 mg.

Expert advice: People who have the habit of smoking should eat more foods rich in vitamin C, such as tomatoes. If you are a passive smoker who is exposed to smoke for a long time, it is best to take 50 mg of vitamin C supplements every day to protect yourself.

To protect your own health, women with "sandwich syndrome" should learn to check themselves

1. The causes and symptoms of female reproductive organ tumors are different, but they can be summed up in four words:

Blood - Menstruation is monthly vaginal bleeding, any bleeding beyond this is abnormal;

Leucorrhea - Women's vaginal discharge is also called leucorrhea, which is a white and sticky liquid. Abnormalities in its quality (referring to color, properties, etc.) and quantity indicate the presence of a certain disease. Bloody leucorrhea and rice-water-like discharge should be considered to be caused by cancer.

Pain - Endometriosis and other diseases can also cause pain, but pain is also a major feature of tumors, especially when the tumor twists or ruptures, it can cause severe acute abdominal pain;

Lump - A lump is the most basic form of a tumor, and any lump should be paid attention to. Of course, not all of them are pathological, and not all of them are malignant.

2. Self-touch tumor method:

Relax your abdomen before going to bed, and massage your lower abdomen with both hands or in the early morning. At this time, the bladder is full and will push the tumor upward, making it easier to feel. Middle-aged obesity and enlarged abdomen are easily ignored and thought to be caused by weight gain, but in fact it may be caused by a tumor.

3. Breast self-examination method:

The examination is usually done within seven days after menstruation because the breasts are less swollen and easier to examine. Face the mirror with your hands hanging down and observe whether your breasts are symmetrical and whether there is anything unusual in appearance. Use your right hand to lift up the left breast, starting from the part below the clavicle to the ribs and nipple, use your fingers to make circles and massage the breast, press different parts of the breast, check for lumps and depressions, then use your left hand to check the right breast again. Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze your nipple to see if any discharge comes out. Check the armpit area to see if there are any lumps or tumors in the armpit lymph nodes.