3 points for the elderly to pay attention to during autumn health care

　　1. Stick to the autumn freeze

　　As the saying goes, "Spring covers autumn and autumn freezes", we must follow the "cold tolerance" exercise According to the "starting from early autumn" rule, the temperature drops but do not rush to add too many clothes, so that the body has the ability to resist wind and cold and enhance the body's resistance. However, the autumn freeze should not be overdone. People with a history of bronchitis, gastritis, etc. should pay attention to keeping warm to prevent the recurrence of old diseases.

　　2. Insist on autumn training

　　In autumn, the yang energy in nature tends to converge and hide from release, and daily life and rest should be adjusted accordingly. "Suwen?" "The Theory of Four Qi Adjusting the Spirit" says, "In the third month of autumn, go to bed early and get up early, and you will be as happy as the chicken." ”Lie down early in order to comply with the collection of Yin essence and nourish the "collection" Qi. Get up early to comply with the growth of Yang Qi, so that the lung Qi can stretch. As the saying goes, “If you use it, it will never fade; if you use it, it will never fade.” ” elderly You should regularly engage in some labor or sports within your ability, such as sweeping the floor, watering flowers, climbing stairs, doing exercises, practicing Tai Chi, outdoor walking, jogging, ballroom dancing, short-distance travel, etc., to achieve the purpose of opening blood vessels, sharpening joints, enriching muscles, and delaying the aging of various organs and tissues.

　　3. Adhere to autumn cultivation

　　Autumn nourishment refers to diet and proper rest. Autumn is the harvest season, when a large number of grains, vegetables and fruits are ripe and on the market. The motherland's medical book "Suwen" points out that "the five grains are for nourishment, the five fruits are for help, the five vegetables are for supplementation, and the smells are combined to replenish the essence." The climate in autumn is dry, so you should drink more boiled water, light tea, soy milk, milk and other beverages, and eat more soft and moist products such as sweet potatoes, corn, sesame seeds, vegetables, persimmons, bananas, honey, and red dates. Proper rest is also a good way to maintain health for the elderly. Work and exercise during the day should be moderate, and entertainment at night should not last until midnight. Sleep at least 8 hours a day.