Sitting, standing and lying down for a long time may seem like daily habits, but they can have a profound impact on our physical health. So, which posture hurts the body more? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the key is whether it hurts the internal organs. Next, we will delve into this issue from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.
First, let's take a look at sedentary lifestyles. In modern society, due to the popularity of computers and mobile phones, more and more people have become "sedentary". Sitting for a long time will lead to poor flow of qi and blood, which will stagnate the body's qi and blood, and then cause various diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sitting for a long time hurts the kidneys the most, because the kidneys store sperm and the main bone produces marrow, and sitting for a long time hurts the kidneys, which will hurt the bones and bone marrow, resulting in osteoporosis, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees. At the same time, sitting for a long time will also affect the function of the spleen and stomach, leading to indigestion, loss of appetite and other problems.
Next, let's take a look at Jiuzhan. The damage to the body caused by standing for a long time is mainly reflected in the qi and blood. Standing for a long time will cause qi and blood to accumulate in the lower limbs for a long time, resulting in poor circulation of qi and blood, causing problems such as leg soreness and varicose veins. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that standing for a long time hurts the liver the most, because the liver is responsible for regulating the flow of qi and blood. Standing for a long time hurts the liver, which will block the flow of qi and blood, lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis, and cause various diseases.
Finally, let's take a look at lying down for a long time. The damage to the body caused by lying down for a long time is mainly reflected in the lungs and heart. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lying down for a long time hurts the lungs the most, because the lungs are the main qi, and lying down for a long time will cause the qi to be poor, resulting in weakened respiratory function and decreased immunity. At the same time, lying down for a long time can also hurt the heart, because the heart is an important organ of the human body and is responsible for transporting qi and blood. Lying down for a long time increases the burden on the heart and leads to decreased heart function.
So, who hurts the body more by sitting for a long time, standing for a long time, or lying down for a long time? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the key is whether it hurts the internal organs. Sitting for a long time hurts the kidneys, spleen and stomach, standing for a long time hurts the liver, and lying down for a long time hurts the lungs and heart. Therefore, we cannot simply compare which posture hurts the body more, but should appropriately adjust the posture according to the individual's physique and health condition to maintain the balance of qi and blood flow.
So, how can you avoid the damage to your body caused by sitting for a long time, standing for a long time, and lying down for a long time? TCM gives some advice:
1.Moderate exercise: Moderate exercise can promote the flow of qi and blood and improve the function of various organs in the body. Maintaining more than 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every day, such as walking, jogging, swimming, etc., is good for your health.
2.Maintain a good work and rest: go to bed early and wake up early, ensure sufficient sleep time, so that the body can get sufficient rest and recovery.
3.Diet: Eat a reasonable diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat less greasy, spicy and other irritating foods to maintain the health of the spleen and stomach.
4.Adjust your mindset: Maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude and avoiding excessive mood swings is also a great help to your health.
In short, sitting, standing and lying down for a long time may cause harm to physical health, and the key is whether it hurts the internal organs. We should adjust our posture appropriately according to our individual's physique and health condition to maintain the balance of qi and blood. At the same time, developing good lifestyle habits, such as moderate exercise, maintaining a good work and rest, dietary conditioning, and adjusting mentality, are all beneficial to physical health. Let's take care of our physical health from now on and stay away from illness.
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