Today marks the beginning of winter. Health precautions: eat a warm diet and avoid staying up late

November 8th is the beginning of winter. At this point, the temperature drops significantly, the air humidity decreases, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, making it easy for the human body's resistance to decline. Xu Hui, the attending physician of Beijing Longfu Hospital, reminds the public to eat a warm diet, exercise moderately, and avoid staying up late at this time.

Accommodation

During the beginning of winter, it is important to keep warm and increase clothing, especially in areas prone to cold such as the head, hands, and feet, to maintain indoor warmth. At the same time, it is necessary to open windows for ventilation in a timely manner to maintain indoor air circulation. In winter, people tend to close doors and windows tightly, which can lead to poor indoor air circulation and increase the chances of virus breeding. In winter, indoor air is dry and attention should be paid to maintaining indoor humidity.

Dietary regulation

Eating should focus on warmth to ward off the cold and warm up. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to replenish water and nutrients in the body. Increase protein and vitamin intake appropriately. At the same time, avoid eating raw and cold foods to avoid irritating the gastrointestinal tract and causing discomfort such as diarrhea.

Exercise

Appropriate exercise can be carried out to enhance physical fitness and enhance immunity. Indoor sports can be chosen to avoid outdoor activities in cold weather. Moreover, it is important to avoid excessive exercise. The frequency should not be too high, and the duration should not be too long. Exercise 2-3 times a week is sufficient to avoid sweating too much and causing a cold.

Emotional adjustment

During the beginning of winter, people tend to feel tired and listless. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain good daily routines and sleep habits, and avoid excessive staying up late and fatigue. Moderately engage in some relaxed activities, maintain an optimistic mood, listen to music, read, sit, etc., to alleviate stress and fatigue.

disease prevention

During the beginning of winter, it is easy to develop diseases such as colds and coughs. People should pay attention to washing their hands frequently, wearing masks, and receiving appropriate vaccines, such as influenza vaccines and pneumococcal vaccines, which are effective means of preventing respiratory diseases

During the beginning of winter, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning is also an effective way to maintain health. For example, Chinese medicinal herbs such as goji berries, chrysanthemums, and astragalus have the effects of tonifying the liver and kidney, brightening the eyes and moistening dryness, and can be used to regulate the body. But be careful not to blindly use traditional Chinese medicine, and use it under the guidance of a doctor.