9 essential tips for healthy living


       I. [Healthy Snacks Suitable for After Meals]   1. Sunflower seeds - for beauty; 2. Peanuts - to prevent skin diseases; 3. Walnuts - for healthy nails; 4. Jujubes - to prevent scurvy; 5. Cheese - to strengthen teeth; 6. Figs - to promote blood circulation; 7. Pumpkin seeds and pistachios; 8. Milk candy - to replenish brain energy; 9. Chocolate - for mood and beauty; 10. Sesame paste - to darken and moisturize hair and nourish blood; 11. Raisins - to replenish qi and blood and improve complexion; 12. Peppermint candy - to soothe the throat, eliminate bad breath and reduce internal heat; 13. Citrus fruits, oranges, apples, etc.; 14. Beef jerky, roasted fish slices; 15. Dairy drinks.

       II. [How to Stay Safely Amidst Heavy Rain]   1. Crouch down to lower your height and keep your feet together to reduce the risk of step voltage; 2. Do not take shelter under large trees; 3. Do not stay near bodies of water, in low-lying areas, or on mountaintops; 4. Do not hold metal objects or use mobile phones while walking; 5. Do not touch or approach lightning protection grounding wires, water pipes, or the grounding wires of electrical appliances; 6. When walking outdoors, try to avoid the guy wires of utility poles.

       3. [5 Important Things to Note When Eating Ginger]   ① Do not peel it. ② Do not eat rotten ginger: Rotten ginger can induce liver cancer, esophageal cancer, etc. ③ More is not always better: It is not advisable to eat too much in hot weather. ④ It is not suitable for consumption by those with certain diseases: Those with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat, or those suffering from boils, carbuncles, pneumonia, lung abscess, tuberculosis, gastric ulcers, cholecystitis, pyelonephritis, or hemorrhoids. ⑤ Ginger and brown sugar water: Only suitable for those with colds caused by wind and cold or those who have stomach chills and fever after being caught in the rain.

       IV. [8 Types of Meat You Shouldn't Eat]   1. Don't eat poultry wings, as they are a breeding ground for filth; 2. Don't eat fish skin, as it contains large amounts of lipids and lysozyme; 3. Don't eat chicken heads; 4. Don't eat the meat lumps on a pig's neck; 5. Don't eat rabbit's scent glands; 6. Don't eat sheep's suspensory ligaments; 7. Don't eat the three glands of livestock; 8. Don't eat chicken necks.

       5. **[Don't be misled by these 4 labels]   ** ① "All-natural" doesn't mean all products are natural; it's just a marketing term, not a national certification mark. ② "Whole wheat" contains more fiber and vitamins than refined grains, but not all whole wheat products on the market are made from whole wheat. ③ "No added sugar" doesn't mean it's sugar-free. ④ "Sugar-free" is defined in China as having less than 0.5 grams of sugar per 100 grams or 100 milliliters of solid or liquid food.

       6. [Bitter Melon Decoction for Relieving Prickly Heat]   1. Cut a bitter melon in half, scoop out the white pith and seeds, and place them in a pot with 300ml of water. 2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Let it cool naturally until it is no longer too hot to handle. 3. Remove the pith and seeds. Soak a small towel in the water, wring it until semi-dry, and gently wipe the affected areas with prickly heat.

       7. [Treating Skin Diseases in Spring?]   1. Contact Dermatitis: Oral antihistamines, topical prednisone or dexamethasone ointment. 2. Tinea versicolor: Oral compound vitamin B and vitamin C, topical 5% sulfur ointment; protective agents such as silicone cream or vitamin E cream can also be used. 3. Eczema: Soak hands and feet in lead acetate solution, sprinkle foot powder inside shoes.

       8. [Does fried food damage the kidneys?]   Generally speaking, provided the overall diet is healthy and there is no cardiovascular disease, eating fried food will not harm health or the kidneys. The idea that eating certain foods damages specific organs is only true for drugs or harmful chemicals. Damage to the body only occurs when a severely unhealthy, long-term diet significantly exceeds the body's metabolic capacity.

       9. **Always close the toilet lid when flushing:**   Always close the toilet lid when flushing, as the flushing action creates a momentary vortex that leaves liquid or solid particles suspended in the air, which can remain for several hours and settle on walls and objects. Ideally, keep the bathroom well-ventilated and dry, ventilating 2-3 times a day for about half an hour each time.


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