Healthy living knowledge

 Six things to do for health in the morning

1. Stretch; 2. Yawn; 3. Take a deep breath; 4. Stand and look into the distance; 5. Drink warm water; 6. Have a bowel movement. These exercises help to move joints, expel waste gases, increase lung capacity, exercise and protect eyesight, cleanse the intestines and detoxify, stimulate gastric juice secretion and protect teeth, and improve the function of the central nervous system.


[4 Exercises Best for Office Workers]

     1. Mountain climbing, suitable for: IT professionals working in dark, cramped computer rooms. Benefits: Mountain climbing is an excellent aerobic exercise that promotes metabolism, accelerates blood circulation, improves endurance and leg strength, and enhances cardiovascular function.

      II. Suitable Groups for Shopping: Women who spend all day in the office. Fitness Benefits: Women often spend two to three hours, or even a whole day, shopping. The continuous movement increases leg strength and burns a significant amount of calories, achieving a fitness effect.

      III. Suitable Groups for Long-Distance Running and Water Jogging: Those whose work involves prolonged sitting, leading to a host of problems such as back pain and cervical spondylosis, such as editors and freelance writers. Fitness Benefits: Water resistance is 12 times that of air resistance; running in water for 45 minutes is equivalent to running on land for two hours. Water jogging is especially suitable for obese individuals. Because water is denser and has higher heat conductivity than air, water jogging burns more energy than land jogging, gradually reducing excess body fat.

      IV. Suitable Groups for Bowling: People who have been in a certain position for a long time but have not received a promotion opportunity. Fitness Benefits: As long as your posture is correct when bowling, more than 200 muscles in your body can be exercised.




 

White-collar workers need to be wary of "three kinds of pain". 

      Wrist pain, neck pain, and lower back pain are three types of pain that should not be underestimated and should be given high attention by urban white-collar workers. Wrist pain can lead to "carpal tunnel syndrome," commonly known as "mouse hand," while neck pain is related to white-collar workers maintaining a fixed posture for long periods. It is recommended that people who sit for long periods and rarely exercise should cherish every opportunity to walk and pay attention to maintaining correct standing and walking postures. Sudden, sharp pain in the buttocks or lower back is caused by prolonged incorrect sitting posture and lack of exercise. It is recommended that white-collar workers who sit in the office for long periods correct their posture and get up and move around every hour to relax their cervical and lumbar spine. Regular exercise, such as swimming, is also beneficial for strengthening the back muscles.



[7 Health Tips for White-Collar Workers]

      Waking up: Don't go barefoot as soon as you get out of bed; Dressing: Don't wear tight clothes for long periods of time; Shoes: Don't wear the same pair of shoes every day without changing them; Brushing teeth: Clean your toothbrush regularly; Working: Don't work for long periods without blinking; Communicating: Don't hold the phone between your fingers; Sleeping: Don't just lie down and fall asleep anywhere.



The first urine of the morning can reveal the health of your liver.

      Foamy urine: If there is a lot of foam, and the urine is cloudy like rice water, it means there is a problem with kidney function, indicating that you ate too much salt or too many foods with preservatives yesterday. Hematuria: If the urine is reddish, the first thing to consider is whether you have a cold or fever; secondly, consider the possibility of kidney stones, because rhomboid or polygonal stones can scratch capillaries when they slide, naturally causing reddish urine; staying up late, smoking, and heavy smoking can also easily lead to hematuria. Coffee-colored urine: Urine that looks like coffee is definitely related to the liver and gallbladder. Therefore, it is advisable to carefully observe your urine and stool every morning, and then adjust your lifestyle and diet accordingly to take preventative measures.


Remember these four tips to help white-collar workers stay away from sub-health.

      40% Good Mindset: A cheerful mood is the primary prerequisite for good health; 30% Time Should Be Spent Moving: Eliminating fatigue and improving physical fitness are effective strategies for overcoming sub-health; 20% Reasonable Meal Combinations: At least two of the three daily meals should be scientifically and reasonably combined; 10% Medication and Supplements: To quickly get rid of sub-health problems, never take medicine indiscriminately.



 Foods that should not be eaten with milk

1. Acidic beverages (affect the digestion and absorption of milk);

2. Chocolate (affects calcium absorption);

3. Fruits with high acidity (affect the digestion and absorption of milk);

4. Medications (These can affect the release and absorption of the medication; avoid drinking milk for one hour before or after taking the medication.)

 5. Sugar (Do not add sugar while the milk is hot; it will have no effect after it cools down)


Remember to wash your hands before and after using the keyboard.

      A keyboard contaminated with viruses and bacteria can infect your hands after use . If you then eat, the germs will naturally transfer to your mouth. If you touch your eyes or scratch itchy skin, the germs will be transferred again, causing various skin diseases, eye diseases, and gastrointestinal illnesses. It's best to avoid touching your eyes or picking your nose while using the keyboard. If your eyes are dry and itchy, you can use eye drops to relieve eye strain and rest your eyes for a few minutes.

     Survey Results 1: 72% of people do not wash their hands immediately after using the keyboard; 91% eat while using the keyboard; and a staggering 96% touch their eyes or face with their hands while using the keyboard. 2: 49% of respondents never clean their keyboards, 28% clean them every few months, and only 19% clean them once a week or once a month. 3: A staggering 87% of people simply wipe the keyboard with a cloth; only 4% use disinfectant, and 9% use a vacuum cleaner or cleaning solution. 4: When using public computers , a staggering 85% of people do not have the habit of wiping the keyboard or washing their hands. 5: If their hands are dirty when using the keyboard, 64% of people will wash their hands before using the keyboard.


Six types of food that protect your eyesight and prevent vision problems

1. To prevent vision deterioration in nearsighted individuals, eat more fish, grains, citrus fruits (tangerines, oranges, lemons), and red fruits. Avoid foods that worsen nearsightedness, especially candies, sweets, meat, and full-fat cheese. 2. Farsighted individuals should include more garlic, onions, dairy products (skim milk), dried fruits, animal liver, mackerel, and refined rice in their diet. They should also eat meat and dishes cooked with meat fat in moderation. 3. For cataract patients, the dietary approach is to drink plenty of water, at least 1.5 liters daily. Secondly, eat more grains, green vegetables and lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and plenty of fruit, especially citrus fruits, grapes, lemons, bananas, and apricots. Regularly consume calcium-rich foods (milk, cheese, yogurt). Avoid alcohol, smoking, animal fats, and sugar. 4. Presbyopia is related to the aging of the lens. Therefore, its dietary approach is the same as that for cataracts. 5. Glaucoma is caused by high intraocular pressure. To reduce intraocular pressure, your diet should include garlic and onions. In addition, eat less oily food, avoid tea, coffee, and alcohol, and quit smoking completely. 6. Dry eyes. Dietary remedies include eating various fruits (especially citrus fruits), lemons, grapes, green vegetables, grains, fish, and eggs; drink at least 750 grams of water daily.


Foods that can improve your mood

  1. Low-fat milk: can relieve tension, irritability, or anxiety.

  2. chicken.

  3. Whole wheat bread: The trace minerals it contains can invigorate the spirit.

  4. Garlic: It can make you feel less tired, less anxious, and less prone to anger.

  5. pumpkin.

  6. Deep-sea fish: The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can fight depression.

  7. Bananas: can boost spirits and increase confidence.

  8. Spinach: can supplement folic acid. 


[30 minutes of exercise daily]

      Numerous studies have shown that just 30 minutes of exercise daily can provide numerous health benefits, including preventing heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, and depression. Some studies even suggest that exercise can boost happiness and self-confidence. If you haven't exercised in a long time, it's recommended to gradually increase the duration and intensity. You can start with the simplest form of exercise: brisk walking for 20-30 minutes daily. Continue this routine, and you'll definitely experience many benefits.


Quit smoking

      Smoking a single cigarette produces over 4,000 chemicals, more than 40 of which are carcinogenic. Smokers are 16 times more likely to die from lung cancer than non-smokers. Quitting smoking is not only beneficial to your own health but also an expression of love for your family, as secondhand smoke is more toxic than firsthand smoke and has been listed by the WHO as a leading cause of cancer. Children are often the biggest victims of secondhand smoke. More than a quarter of sudden infant deaths are caused by parents smoking, leading to the infant inhaling secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke also increases the frequency and severity of asthma in children.


Turn off the TV while eating.

      Researchers studying childhood obesity and viewing habits have found that children who watch television while eating are more likely to become obese and may extend their viewing time by up to 70 minutes. Therefore, whether you are an adult or a child, it's best to turn off the television while eating, focus on your meal, and enjoy the food.


Work and play are equally important.

      Burying yourself solely in work can easily lead to a lack of enthusiasm; try taking it easy. Prepare a scrapbook and collect comics, jokes, and other humorous materials. Take it out and flip through it from time to time each day to make yourself laugh out loud. You can also cultivate some hobbies outside of work; without entertainment, it's hard to motivate yourself.


Even when you're busy, make time to chat with your family.

      Dean Ornish, a leading American cardiologist and former medical advisor to former US President Bill Clinton, has discovered through decades of research that close relationships can prevent and alleviate heart disease, and even provide a strong life-saving mechanism. No matter how fulfilling your external life may be, everyone needs close relationships where you can open your heart and share your feelings. So no matter how busy you are, make sure to chat with your family every day to nurture your relationships.



Get a good night's sleep.

    Good sleep quality is more important than the length of sleep. Here are a few steps to help you sleep better:

    1. First, make the bed and arrange the quilt and pillows to the most comfortable condition.

    2. Lie down in your most natural and comfortable position.

    3. After lying down, take a few deep breaths to relax. Then, use your senses to scan your body from head to toe to see which parts are tense, and try to relax them.

    4. If you are still thinking about work, you can use the breath counting method. Imagine yourself breathing, exhaling negative emotions and inhaling positive energy. Repeat this several times until you feel calm. 5. Relax your whole body and gradually fall asleep.


Four things you shouldn't do in the morning

      One should not linger in bed, as this disrupts normal daily routines and throws many of the body's biological clocks out of sync. One should not skip breakfast, as skipping breakfast or eating a poor-quality breakfast will directly affect work and study efficiency in the morning. One should not engage in strenuous exercise immediately after waking up; if one gets up without warming up and immediately engages in vigorous exercise, it can easily lead to cardiovascular or cerebrovascular accidents. Elderly people should not get up to urinate immediately after waking up, as emptying the bladder can easily cause dizziness, or even micturition syncope.


[Health Tip] Eat More, Get Smarter

  1. Ginger: Contains gingerol, which can improve blood flow and provide more nutrients to the brain;  

  2. Soybeans: Rich in lecithin, which is beneficial for enhancing memory;  

  3. Carrots: help enhance brain metabolism;  

  4. Walnuts contain a high amount of high-quality protein and fatty acids, which are beneficial for brain cell growth.  

  5. Chestnuts: Rich in lecithin, protein, and zinc, they help improve mental agility.


A glass of healthy water in the morning awakens your stomach.

    Plain boiled water is the most commonly consumed water in daily life. It's bland and tasteless, extremely ordinary, but it plays a vital role in regulating the body's physiological functions. Drinking a glass of plain boiled water every morning can achieve health benefits. However, "health-promoting" plain boiled water is defined as follows: water boiled for 1 minute is considered "toxic," water boiled for 3 minutes is considered "sweet dew," and water boiled for 10 minutes is considered "hard water." Drinking cold water first thing in the morning can easily cause hiccups (caused by a cold stomach), so it's best to drink "freshly boiled" water that has been boiled for about 3 minutes, with a temperature between 30℃ and 45℃. A glass of health-promoting plain boiled water every morning is very beneficial; let's take a closer look at its benefits!


1. What vegetables are good for health and wellness in spring? 1. Yam: "Warm and nourishing without being abrupt, slightly fragrant without being drying," it has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, and replenishing deficiencies. 
    2. Bamboo shoots: In addition to being rich in protein, they also contain abundant minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various vitamins. They are best eaten fresh. 
    3. Pea sprouts: A seasonal vegetable, they are most suitable for people with high blood pressure and diabetes when juiced. 
    4. Leeks: Warming the middle and promoting qi circulation, warming the kidneys and yang. They have a good effect on lower back and knee pain, impotence, and seminal emission. Leeks are warm and beneficial, with early spring leeks and those about to be out of season being the best. 
    5. Toona sinensis leaves: They have the functions of dispelling wind, detoxifying, strengthening the stomach and regulating qi. A seasonal spring vegetable, its tender leaves are very fragrant in cooking, often used in cold tofu salads and stir-fried eggs. However, Toona sinensis leaves are considered a "trigger food," so those with chronic illnesses should avoid them. Other foods suitable for spring consumption include lentils, spinach, cauliflower, coriander, dates, honey, beans, dairy products, poultry eggs, lean meat, and fruits. 
    6. Goji berries: In early spring, goji berry shoots sprout, also known as goji berries or goji berry seedlings. They have a slightly bitter taste but are refreshing and can clear heat and improve eyesight. They are commonly used in folk medicine to treat yin deficiency with internal heat, dry throat and sore throat, liver fire rising, dizziness, blurred vision, and low-grade fever.


Mental laborers generally engage in less muscle activity, primarily performing mental tasks. How to improve brain efficiency through nutrition is a concern for every mental laborer.

Foods suitable for mental workers:
    [1] Foods rich in carbohydrates: such as rice, flour, millet, corn, red dates, longan, honey, etc.
    [2] Foods rich in high-quality protein: such as eggs, dairy products, fish, poultry, lean meat, and soybeans.
  [3] Foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids: such as vegetable oils, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, watermelon seeds, walnuts, fish, shrimp, etc.
  [4] Foods rich in phospholipids: such as pig brain, sheep brain, chicken brain, etc. Foods rich in lecithin are mainly found in egg yolks, duck egg yolks, quail egg yolks, soybeans and their products.
  [5] Foods rich in vitamin A: such as animal liver, dairy products, eggs, carrots, leeks, kelp, and black fungus.
  [6] Foods rich in B vitamins: grains, beans, peanuts, walnuts, sesame seeds, shiitake mushrooms, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, lean pork, offal, yeast, eel, etc.
  [7] Foods rich in vitamin C: fresh dates, kiwifruit, citrus fruits, lemons, grapefruit, cauliflower, leafy green vegetables, peppers, tomatoes, etc.


      1. Three simple movements can give our eyes a break. Move your eyes up, down, left, and right in sequence, then move them in the opposite direction. Next, open your eyes wide and look into the distance, then slowly close them to rest.

      2. Close your eyes, rub your hands together vigorously to warm them, cover your eyes, and take a deep breath at the same time. Relax your abdomen while inhaling and tighten it while exhaling.

      3. Stand on one leg. Initially, you can support yourself with your hands on a chair, close your eyes, and after practicing for a while, lift both hands off the chair and clasp your hands together. Hold this position for five breaths. These three exercises are particularly helpful for eye health ; those who spend a lot of time watching TV or using computers can do several rounds of these exercises. In addition, they can help restore and maintain balance, restore physical health, and improve depressed moods.


[Healthy Foods That Fight Fatigue Even Better Than Coffee]

1. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and refreshed;

2. Consume foods rich in magnesium to maintain energy levels;

3. Eating inulin can help fight anemia and boost energy;

4. Choosing whole grains can help maintain emotional stability;

5. Lean protein is healthier and effectively combats depression. 


【The Amazing Mushroom】

1. Oyster mushrooms: anti-cancer, relieve menopausal symptoms in women;

2. Shiitake mushrooms: lower blood pressure, nourish the skin, protect the liver, and help with hangovers;

3. Enoki mushrooms promote children's intellectual development and brain health;

4. Straw mushrooms have powerful detoxifying properties and are suitable for diabetics;

5. Button mushrooms are a good source of zinc, which promotes physical and brain development in children.

6. Reishi mushrooms have significant anti-cancer effects. Do you know how to eat mushrooms now?


[Why the Twelve Zodiac Signs Become Foodies]

Aries: Snack King; Taurus: Natural Gourmet; Gemini: A Preference for Food; Cancer: Loves Home-Style Dishes; Leo: A Love of Food Makes One Strong; Virgo: Eating is a Pleasure; Libra: Often Treated to Dishes; Scorpio: Loves to Eat Too Much; Sagittarius: Eating is Not a Sin; Capricorn: A Way to Reward Oneself; Aquarius: Gluttony is Happiness; Pisces: Turns Sorrow into Appetite.


Six things to note to prevent getting a sore throat from eating hot pot

1. Add more vegetables: The vegetables should not be cooked for too long in order to have a "cooling" effect;

2. Add some tofu: It can supplement various trace elements and also has the effects of clearing heat, purging fire, relieving irritability, and quenching thirst;

3. Add some white lotus seeds: Lotus seed hearts have the effect of clearing the mind and reducing internal heat;

4. Add some ginger;

5. The seasonings should be mild;

6. Eat more fruit after meals.


 [For those with stomach problems, here are some food recommendations]

1. Noodles;

2. If you're making porridge, add a little baking soda.

3. Millet porridge with steamed buns can be good for the stomach.

4. There are two drinks you should drink more of: milk and hot water.

5. If you have a sensitive stomach, eat smaller, more frequent meals.

6. Jujubes, tofu, cabbage, milk, and carrots are good for the spleen and stomach.

7. Peanuts and honey are both good for the stomach.

8. Black tea. Share this with someone you love!


What should I do if my complexion is yellowish?

      You can try eating taro regularly. Purple taro is best for the spleen and stomach, and can make the skin and muscles moist and plump. You can cook water chestnuts, potatoes, red beans, yams, fox nuts, lotus seeds, red dates and rice together. This dish is all good for the spleen, can promote blood production and gradually improve skin tone.


Hand massage tips

Massage your fingers and toes often, and you'll no longer worry about insomnia or headaches. Regularly massaging your thumb strengthens the brain; regularly massaging your index finger is good for your stomach and intestines. Regularly massaging your middle finger strengthens the heart; regularly massaging your ring finger keeps the liver healthy. Regularly massaging your little finger strengthens the kidneys; pressing your ten fingers together strengthens the heart; interlacing your hands clears the mind; rotating your joints unblocks the meridians; stretching your palms relaxes your muscles and bones; massaging your ten fingers relieves headaches; massaging the four acupoints promotes blood circulation.

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