Health for All says
Winter is the season of high incidence of respiratory diseases, especially for the elderly, their resistance is relatively weak, and they are more susceptible to various diseases. In view of the problem of protecting the elderly from respiratory diseases in winter, traditional Chinese medicine has given some effective prevention and treatment programs, which can not only regulate the body according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, but also combine with modern medical practice.
First of all, the elderly should maintain a good indoor ventilation environment in winter. Because the indoor room is usually closed in winter, bacteria and viruses in the air are easy to breed, which can easily lead to the occurrence of infectious diseases. Therefore, the elderly should frequently open windows for ventilation to maintain indoor air circulation and reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses.
Secondly, the elderly should pay attention to proper warmth. Winters are cold and dry, which can easily lead to poor circulation of qi and blood, which affects the normal function of the immune system. TCM advocates maintaining a moderate room temperature and wearing appropriate clothing, especially to protect the neck, chest and waist to prevent the invasion of cold. At the same time, you can use some warm and tonic Chinese herbal medicines, such as Huangjing, ginseng, rehman, etc., to enhance the yang energy in the body and improve the body's resistance.
In addition, the elderly should eat a reasonable diet to enhance the body's immunity. Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to adjusting the balance of yin and yang in terms of diet, and recommends that the elderly eat more warm foods, such as ginger, green onions, garlic, chili peppers, etc., which can effectively improve the cold gas quality in the cold season. At the same time, more intake of some ingredients with anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects, such as tomatoes, ginger, garlic, etc., can help strengthen the body's resistance.
In addition, the elderly should pay attention to maintaining a good Xi habits and regular work and rest. Traditional Chinese medicine attaches great importance to nourishing the heart and lungs, and believes that emotional regulation is closely related to respiratory health. The elderly should maintain a happy mood and avoid prolonged exposure to the cold environment to prevent the occurrence of pathological changes such as emotional depression, qi stagnation and blood stasis, and yang deficiency and yin deficiency.
In general, the protection of the elderly from respiratory diseases in winter mainly includes maintaining a good indoor ventilation environment, keeping warm moderately, eating reasonably and adjusting mood. These measures are not only in line with the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, but also recognized by modern medicine. In life, the elderly can take some preventive measures according to their own conditions to improve their own immunity and reduce the occurrence of respiratory diseases.
Health References:
1. zhang yy, et al. the effect of ginger on respiratory diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis. journal of ethnopharmacology, 2019, 252: 112512.