After entering the dog days, middle-aged and elderly people should pay attention! Try not to touch these two kinds of water

It's the beginning of the dog days of summer, the weather is getting hotter, and people are trying every possible way to find coolness.

However, for middle-aged and elderly people, in the pursuit of coolness, there are two types of water that are not recommended to touch, that is, drinking ice water and taking a cold shower .

This seemingly normal behavior may hide huge health risks. Today, let's talk about the harm of these two types of water to the human body.

The dangers of drinking ice water

In the hot summer, a glass of cold water can indeed bring instant refreshment. But for middle-aged and elderly people, this is not a wise choice.

The gastrointestinal function of middle-aged and elderly people is relatively weak. Drinking ice water will stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa, cause gastrointestinal vasoconstriction, affect the secretion of digestive juices and gastrointestinal motility, and easily cause symptoms such as indigestion, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Drinking ice water may cause your blood vessels to constrict dramatically.

Especially for middle-aged and elderly people with cardiovascular diseases, whose blood vessels have poor elasticity, sudden cold stimulation may cause high blood pressure, increased heart load, and increased risk of diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke.

In addition, drinking ice water may affect the body's metabolism.

The metabolism of middle-aged and elderly people is relatively slow. Drinking ice water will further slow down the body's metabolic rate, which is not conducive to the excretion of waste and the absorption of nutrients in the body.

The dangers of taking a cold shower

Taking a cold shower in summer may make you feel cool at the moment, but for middle-aged and elderly people, the potential harm cannot be ignored.

Taking a cold shower can cause the blood vessels on the surface of the skin to contract sharply, causing blood to flow to the internal organs, leading to insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain.

For middle-aged and elderly people who already have cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, this can easily cause dizziness, fainting, and even cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents.

Moreover, the joints and muscles of middle-aged and elderly people are relatively fragile. Taking a cold shower will reduce the blood circulation in the joints and muscles, which can easily lead to problems such as joint pain and muscle cramps.

Many people suffer from joint pain due to frequent cold showers after the beginning of the dog days, which seriously affects their daily lives.

In addition, taking a cold shower may also reduce the body's immunity. The immunity of middle-aged and elderly people is not as good as that of young people. The stimulation of cold water will reduce the body's resistance and make it more susceptible to disease.

The correct way to cool down

Since drinking cold water and taking cold showers are not advisable, how should middle-aged and elderly people properly relieve themselves from the heat after the beginning of the dog days?

1. Drink plenty of water, but choose warm water. Ensuring adequate water intake every day helps maintain the body's normal metabolism and blood circulation.

Medical experts point out that the best water temperature for drinking is between body temperature and air temperature. Taking summer as an example, the air temperature is 30 degrees and the human body temperature is around 36 degrees. The most suitable water temperature for drinking is between 30 and 36 degrees . Too cold or too hot will irritate the body.

2. Eat a light diet and eat more vegetables and fruits, such as watermelon, cucumber, bitter gourd, etc., which can not only replenish water but also clear away heat and relieve summer heat.

3. Use air conditioners and fans reasonably. Keep the indoor temperature within a suitable range, but be careful to avoid excessive temperature differences.

4. Take a bath with warm water. The water temperature should be between 35℃ and 40℃, which can cleanse the body and relieve fatigue.

Conclusion

The hot weather after the beginning of the dog days is a challenge to the health of middle-aged and elderly people, but as long as we master the correct methods, we can get through it safely.

Remember, never touch these two kinds of water just to cool down temporarily: drink cold water and take a cold water shower.

Take care of your body, starting with every little detail, and let health always be with you.

I hope this article can help middle-aged and elderly friends be more vigilant and spend a healthy and comfortable summer!

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