Protect our organs in summer

In summer, under hot and humid weather, some organs in our body will become more fragile. If we don't take good care of them, diseases may come to us. Let's talk about the organs that are easily affected in summer, and we should all pay attention to them.

The high temperature season every year is a highly dangerous time for blood vessels. High humidity, low air pressure, and low oxygen content in the air can increase the burden on blood vessels. In addition, frequent entry and exit of air-conditioned rooms and outdoors can also aggravate blood pressure fluctuations, making blood flow in blood vessels unstable and easily inducing diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Therefore, when we enter the room from the outdoors, we should dry our bodies first, then turn on the air conditioner to avoid hot and cold stimulation. The air conditioner temperature should generally not be lower than 26 degrees Celsius.

When the temperature exceeds 33 degrees Celsius, the body's metabolism will significantly speed up. At this time, the subcutaneous blood vessels are in a state of expansion, and the blood flow in the blood vessels increases, which increases the burden on the heart. In addition, hot weather can make the sympathetic nerves excited, leading to an increase in heart rate and a decrease in myocardial oxygen supply, further increasing the risk of coronary heart disease. It is recommended that you eat more red fruits and vegetables, which are high in lycopene and anthocyanin, and are good antioxidants that can delay cell aging and nourish the heart and brain.

At high temperatures, the human body tends to reduce urine output due to excessive sweating. If water is not replenished in time, the urine will become concentrated. When the urine is concentrated, the hydrochloric acid and minerals in it may become small and hard crystals, which will stay in certain parts of the body for too long, gather and precipitate, and eventually form stones. Therefore, we must drink enough water, avoid urinating, accelerate the discharge of waste, and control the sodium intake at the same time. The focus of sodium restriction is salt restriction. The daily salt intake of adults should be controlled within five grams.

Under high temperatures, the human body dissipates heat by dilating blood vessels in the skin, which leads to heavy sweating. If the sweat is not cleaned in time, it may irritate the skin, leading to infection with fungi, mites and bacteria, causing skin diseases such as eczema and chloasma. In addition, ultraviolet radiation and mosquito bites may also cause skin allergies and inflammatory diseases. Therefore, it is best for us to wear breathable clothes made of natural materials such as cotton, linen, and silk, and use mild detergents when washing the skin to avoid damaging the skin barrier, causing skin dehydration, and aggravating existing skin problems.

In the hot summer, many people cannot do without cold drinks. Excessive intake of cold drinks will stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, cause vasoconstriction, thin the mucosal layer, reduce the stomach's ability to resist bacteria, and increase the risk of gastroenteritis. Therefore, it is best to consume cold drinks scientifically. When drinking ice drinks, avoid swallowing them directly. Try to hold them in your mouth before swallowing. In addition, it is best not to consume cold drinks after sweating. The stomach and intestines suddenly become cold, which not only makes it difficult to sweat, but may also cause symptoms such as headaches and abdominal pain.