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Although running is good, these 5 types of people should not participate: health warnings from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.
In the fast-paced modern life, running is a simple and easy aerobic exercise suitable for all ages, and it is loved by the public.
However, as Chinese medicine emphasises "adapting to the individual", although running is good, it is not suitable for everyone. Especially for the following five types of people, Chinese medicine reminds everyone to be cautious and avoid damage to health due to excessive exercise.
1. Children and adolescents.
Children and adolescents are in a critical period of growth and development, and their bones, muscles, internal organs and other organs have not yet fully developed. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that at this time, it is necessary to focus on "nourishing yang" to avoid excessive consumption of yang qi. High-intensity exercise such as running can easily lead to premature closure of children's bones, affecting height development. Therefore, for children and adolescents, TCM recommends that moderate and light exercise should be the mainstay, such as walking and swimming.
2. Elderly.
As we age, the body's function gradually declines, muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, and problems such as falls and injuries are prone to occur. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the elderly should focus on "nourishing yin" to avoid excessive consumption of yin fluid. When running, the cardiopulmonary function of the elderly is difficult to withstand the high-intensity exercise load, which is easy to cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents.
Therefore, the elderly should choose low-intensity, low-impact exercises, such as Tai Chi, Baduanjin, etc.
3. Obese people.
Obese people are overweight and put more stress on their joints, which can easily damage their joints and cause other health problems when running. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that obese people often have phlegm and dampness, and should avoid excessive exercise to prevent the consumption of qi and blood. It is recommended that obese people should do an appropriate amount of exercise under the guidance of a professional doctor, such as walking, cycling, etc., and cooperate with diet to lose weight.
4. Patients with chronic diseases.
People with chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, etc., need to pay special attention to the impact of exercise on their condition. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that patients with chronic diseases should focus on "recuperation" and avoid excessive exercise that leads to qi and blood disorders and aggravation of the disease. Before exercising, you should consult your doctor and choose the type and intensity of exercise that suits you, such as light aerobic exercises such as tai chi and yoga.
5. Menstrual and pregnant women.
Menstruating and pregnant women have special physical conditions that require special attention to the physiological and fetal effects of exercise.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that women during menstruation and pregnancy should focus on "nourishing blood" to avoid excessive consumption of qi and blood. High-intensity exercise, such as running, can easily lead to problems such as abnormal uterine contractions, excessive menstrual bleeding, or miscarriage. It is recommended that menstruating and pregnant women choose light exercise, such as walking, yoga for pregnant women, etc., and pay attention to rest and keep warm during exercise.
In short, running is good, but it's not for everyone.
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