The 'Autumn Tiger' is here, how to maintain health?
2024-10-08
After the end of summer heat, daytime heat prevails, and the temperature difference between day and night gradually increases, making people prone to discomfort such as dry skin, mouth and nose. How should the public maintain hygiene habits and improve immunity? The National Health Commission held a series of press conferences on "Seasonal Solar Terms and Health" on the 21st, inviting experts to answer this question. Facing autumn dryness, moistening dryness and nourishing yin are the most basic methods and principles. In terms of diet, one should eat more vegetables and drinks made from lilies, Tremella fuciformis, lotus seeds, as well as various pears or honey to relieve dry skin, mouth and throat conditions. "Liu Qingquan, the director of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, suggested that attention should be paid to eating less spicy and more acidic foods, and eating more seasonal foods, especially fresh fruits. Facing the 'autumn tiger', one should adjust their diet according to each person's physical condition. For people with yin deficiency and internal heat, they should eat more foods that nourish yin and clear lungs; For people with yang deficiency, spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, they can choose foods that strengthen the spleen and do not harm the body fluids, such as lilies, yams, etc; For people who are prone to internal heat, it is advisable to eat less spicy food. Bitter melon can be consumed to reduce heart fire and clear liver heat. The dry climate in autumn affects people's upper respiratory health and can easily trigger symptoms such as nosebleeds. Wang Quangui, chief physician of Peking University First Hospital, pointed out that dry air can irritate the nasal mucosa for a long time. In addition, some patients have habits such as picking their nostrils, blowing their nose hard, or shaving their nasal hair very clean, which can also cause damage to the nasal mucosa. Especially after the end of summer, the concentration of pollen is high, and the number of patients with allergic rhinitis increases. Rubbing the nose and sneezing can cause the rupture and bleeding of nasal mucosal capillaries. After nosebleeds, first adjust your position, lean forward slightly, and never lean back Wang Quangui said, "When leaning back, the blood from nosebleeds will flow through the posterior nostrils to the throat. Swallowing it can stimulate the digestive tract, causing nausea and vomiting symptoms. For children, there is also a risk of aspiration. She suggested using acupressure, squeezing both sides of the nose with the thumb and index finger, for 5-10 minutes at a time; You can also use a cotton ball to plug the bleeding side of the nasal cavity and press for 5-10 minutes, which can basically stop the bleeding. How to prevent allergic rhinitis? Wang Quangui suggests avoiding contact with pollen as much as possible during the pollen season and reducing outings during the pollen dispersal period; If you need to go out, wear a protective mask and eye mask to reduce pollen inhalation and contact. After going out, it is important to change clothes and wash hands and face when returning home. Wear relatively smooth clothes when going out to reduce pollen adhesion. At the same time, it is best to open windows for ventilation at night when pollen concentration is relatively low, and preventive medication can also be used. In autumn and winter, the incidence rate of pharyngitis is relatively high. To prevent pharyngitis, it is necessary to improve lifestyle habits, quit smoking and drinking, eat less spicy food, and eat more vegetables and fruits that nourish the lungs and are rich in vitamins. The second is to improve the air environment and maintain humidity. The third is to control allergies. Faced with changes such as gradually cooling weather, decreasing air humidity, and dry environment, Wang Zhihong, a researcher at the Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suggests that for chronic patients, it is necessary to develop reasonable dietary habits, including diverse and balanced foods. We should eat in a scientific and regular manner, have regular and light meals, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, and prevent and delay the occurrence of complications. Maintain a balanced diet and a regular daily routine. We need to strengthen self-management and regularly monitor our weight, blood pressure, and various blood lipid indicators. Key populations such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, and chronic disease patients should actively receive vaccines against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases while adjusting their clothing according to the temperature, effectively reducing the risk of respiratory infectious diseases and severe cases Wang Zhihong said. (New Society)
Edit：Chen Jie Responsible editor：Li Ling
Source：GuangMing Daily
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