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Does screen time affect health?Master the scientific method to protect your eyes and body!
With the rapid development of science and technology, our lives have become inseparable from electronic screens. Whether it's for work, study or play, screen time is constantly increasing, putting a certain burden on our eyes and bodies. As a treasure of Chinese civilization, Chinese medicine has a wealth of theories and experience, and has unique insights into protecting the eyes and physical health. This article will combine the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, ** how to manage screen time scientifically in modern life to protect your eyes and health.
1. The dangers of screen time.
Staring at electronic screens for a long time can easily cause problems such as eye fatigue, dryness, and vision loss. In addition, maintaining the same posture for a long time can also easily lead to strain on the cervical spine and lumbar spine. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive use of electronic products can damage the body's "spirit" and affect the body's normal physiological functions.
2. The application of traditional Chinese medicine health care methods in the screen era.
1.Eye care.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the liver opens up to the eyes", and the health of the eyes is closely related to the function of the liver. Therefore, after using electronic products for a long time, you can close your eyes and relax your eye muscles
At the same time, you can try to massage the acupuncture points around the eyes with both hands, such as the temples and bamboo points, to promote blood circulation in the eyes. In addition, TCM also recommends eating foods that nourish the liver and brighten the eyes, such as wolfberries and chrysanthemums.
2.Cervical spine care.
Looking down at the screen for a long time can lead to increased pressure on the cervical spine and susceptibility to cervical spine fatigue. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends maintaining proper posture, taking regular breaks and moving the neck when using electronic devices. At the same time, cervical spine fatigue can be relieved by massaging neck acupoints and hot compresses.
3.Whole body health.
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes "daily life and moderation", and it is recommended to maintain a regular work and rest time, arrange your diet reasonably, and ensure adequate sleep and water intake. In addition, proper exercise can also help relieve physical fatigue and enhance physical fitness.
3. Suggestions for managing screen time scientifically.
1.Control the time of use.
Plan your screen time wisely and avoid using electronic devices continuously for long periods of time. Especially for children and adolescents, parents should strictly control their screen time to prevent adverse effects on vision.
2.Arrange your rest wisely.
In the process of using electronic products, you should take regular breaks, such as looking into the distance every 20-30 minutes to relax your eyes;At the same time, you can try to do some simple physical activities, such as stretching, gymnastics, etc., to relieve physical fatigue.
3.Optimize the usage environment.
Maintain appropriate screen brightness and color temperature to reduce eye damage caused by screen radiation. At the same time, take care to keep the room well-lit and avoid over-reliance on lighting from electronic devices.
4.Strengthen health awareness.
Raise awareness of screen time management and the dangers of prolonged use of electronic devices. Through publicity and education, we should guide people to establish a correct concept of health and consciously protect their eyes and health.
IV. Conclusions. In the age of screens, we should give full play to the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, scientifically manage screen time, and protect our eyes and health.
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