Every autumn rain brings a chill. How should we deal with the drastic drop in temperature?

Recently, the Central Meteorological Observatory issued a reminder: the most extensive and strongest cold front in the second half of the year is coming, and the local temperature may drop by about 15℃. More than 15 provinces need to prepare autumn trousers. It is said that every autumn rain brings a cold weather. In the face of a cliff-like temperature drop, how should we maintain our health and ensure that we can spend the autumn and winter season safely? Today, Xiaonan has compiled a guide to maintaining health in autumn and winter, and quickly save it!

The temperature difference between day and night is large, so dressing is important

Many people say that we should "cover up in spring and keep warm in autumn". In fact, even for people who are physically healthy, "keeping cold in autumn" is conditional. When the temperature drops below 15 degrees Celsius and lasts for more than two weeks, you should wear thick clothes to keep warm and stop "keeping cold in autumn".

In autumn and winter, sisters should pay special attention to keeping several special parts warm:

abdomen:

Cold upper abdomen can easily cause stomach discomfort or even pain, especially for people with a history of stomach problems. Cold lower abdomen is very harmful to women, and can easily induce dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation, so women during menstruation should pay special attention to it.

Feet:

The feet are considered the second heart of the human body. They are the farthest from the heart, and the blood flows the longest way through them. They also gather the meridians of the whole body, so it is often said that "cold feet means cold body". In autumn and winter, you can develop a good habit of soaking your feet and don't wear clothes that expose your ankles.

neck:

If the neck gets cold, it can easily cause a cold with lung symptoms if it spreads downwards; if it spreads upwards, it can cause the blood vessels in the neck to constrict, which is not conducive to blood supply to the brain.

Shoulder:

The shoulder joint and its surrounding tissues are relatively fragile and easily injured when exposed to cold.

Nourishing Yin in Autumn and Winter, Diet is "Recommended"

The weather in autumn and winter is characterized by dryness and coldness, so the diet should follow the principle of "nourishing yin in autumn and winter".

1. Stay away from foods that cause heat and dryness

Some foods, if eaten too much, will "help to increase heat and cause dryness", such as spicy foods such as peppers, mustard, ginger, cumin, leeks, and peppercorns; hot foods such as durian, lychee, mutton, deer antlers, and longans. If you really want to eat them, you need to pay attention to the amount you eat and eat a little to satisfy your craving.

2. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables

When the weather turns cold, it is easy to have dry skin, chapped lips, cheilitis and other problems. At this time, you need to fully supplement vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin C and water. It is recommended to consume more fresh vegetables such as carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and fresh fruits such as apples, pears, kiwis, bananas, grapefruits, and citrus.

3. Eat more foods that moisturize the lungs and replenish water

To prevent autumn dryness, you can eat more foods that moisten the lungs and replenish water, produce more body fluids, and make up for the yin fluid consumed by dryness.

Orange fruits and vegetables are rich in beta-carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A, which is beneficial to the skin, to ensure the integrity of the epithelial cells of the throat and lips and help alleviate the problem of autumn dryness. Common fruits and vegetables of this type include carrots, mangoes and bell peppers.

Coarse grains, oats, coix seed, millet, etc. contain vitamin B which is beneficial to skin health. Therefore, you can use them to cook porridge and eat it on a daily basis to relieve dry skin problems.

Drinking more porridge and soup can help the body replenish water and thus alleviate dryness problems.

In addition, pears, cucumbers, and tomatoes contain a lot of water. If you want to hydrate your body, you can wash them and eat them raw.

The temperature drops sharply, these diseases must be prevented

Gastrointestinal diseases: Eat a light diet and combine work and rest

Autumn is the peak season for the recurrence of chronic gastritis and gastric and duodenal ulcers. Therefore, the elderly with gastrointestinal diseases should pay special attention to self-care and adjustment in the cold late autumn.

Adhere to regular and regular meals, eat light food with appropriate temperature, eat stomach-nourishing food and avoid overeating, spicy food, tobacco and alcohol; pay attention to keeping warm, especially the abdomen; keep a good mood and avoid negative emotions.

Arthritis: Keep warm and protect your joints

The temperature drops significantly in autumn. Coupled with the aging of the knee joints of the elderly, their local resistance to cold is poor. If the living environment is humid, they are likely to suffer from "old cold legs", and the disease may recur every year.

The living environment should avoid being cold and damp; the room should be kept dry and warm; the elderly with poor cold tolerance should pay special attention to keeping their feet, legs and knees warm in winter. The elderly can choose to do Tai Chi, walking, gymnastics and other exercises; increase the intake of calcium-containing foods, such as dried shrimps, sesame paste, kelp, etc.

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: measure blood pressure regularly and prepare emergency medicine

Late October to early November is the peak period for hypertension. People with cerebrovascular diseases, when exposed to cold, will have their blood pressure rise and their cerebrovascular load increased. In addition, "autumn dryness" often causes dehydration in the body, which increases blood viscosity and can easily lead to cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral thrombosis, so these people should pay special attention.

Strictly monitor blood pressure and keep it stable. Patients with coronary heart disease should always have some emergency medicines at home, such as nitroglycerin and aspirin. Pay attention to a reasonable diet, control heat and weight, reduce fat intake, eat more vegetables such as celery, radish, and mushrooms; strictly limit sodium salt intake, and the daily salt intake per person should be controlled below 6 grams; do not smoke or drink alcohol; have a regular life and get enough sleep.

Source: Lunan Pharmaceutical