You can't get fat during the Spring Festival
Cerebral infarction, also known as stroke, is one of the common cerebrovascular diseases in middle-aged and elderly people in China. In recent years, with the acceleration of people's life rhythm and lifestyle changes, the incidence of cerebral infarction has shown an increasing trend year by year. Many people develop some bad habits after meals, and these seemingly insignificant small habits may actually quietly accelerate the risk of cerebral infarction. Today, as an experienced doctor, I will reveal these small habits after meals to help you better protect your health.
First of all, smoke immediately after eating. Smoking is one of the risk factors for cerebral infarction, and the nicotine and other harmful substances in cigarettes can affect the function of vascular endothelial cells, causing vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure, thereby increasing the risk of cerebral infarction. Moreover, by smoking immediately after a meal, the harmful substances in tobacco are more likely to enter the bloodstream and cause greater damage to blood vessels. Studies have shown that smokers after meals have a 2nd risk of cerebral infarction compared to non-smokers5 times. Therefore, smoking after a meal is definitely not a good habit.
Secondly, take a shower immediately after eating. Bathing after meals can lead to a redistribution of blood flow to the body, resulting in a decrease in blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract, which affects digestion and absorption. In addition, taking a bath after meals may also cause blood pressure to drop, and for people with high blood pressure, it may cause uncomfortable symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue, and even induce cerebral infarction in severe cases. Therefore, bathing after meals should be avoided as much as possible, and it is best to wait 1 hour after eating.
Again, go to bed immediately after eating. Going to bed immediately after a meal will cause gastrointestinal peristalsis to slow down, and food stays in the stomach for too long, which can easily trigger digestive diseases such as indigestion and acid reflux. At the same time, going to bed immediately after meals can also affect the blood supply to the heart and brain and increase the risk of cerebral infarction. Therefore, there should be appropriate activities after meals, such as walking, doing some light housework, etc., to promote the digestion and absorption of food.
Also, drink plenty of water after meals. Drinking plenty of water immediately after meals can easily lead to increased pressure in the gastrointestinal tract and affect digestive function. At the same time, drinking a lot of water will also lead to blood dilution and increased blood volume, thereby increasing the burden on the heart and inducing cerebral infarction. Drinking water after meals should be in moderation and avoid drinking a large amount of water at one time.
Also, strenuous exercise after meals. Strenuous exercise immediately after a meal can cause blood flow to muscles and other motor organs, reducing blood flow in the gastrointestinal tract and affecting the digestion and absorption of food. In addition, strenuous exercise after meals may also lead to an increase in blood pressure, increase the burden on the heart, and induce cerebral infarction. Therefore, strenuous exercise should be avoided after meals and some light exercises such as walking, jogging, etc. should be chosen.
In short, some bad habits after meals may quietly accelerate your risk of cerebral infarction. For the sake of good health, I hope that everyone can develop good living habits and abandon these small actions that are harmful to health. At the same time, regular physical examinations should be carried out to detect and improve chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes in time to reduce the risk of cerebral infarction. Let's work together to protect the health of ourselves and our families, and enjoy a better life.
Finally, I wish you all good health and a happy life!
Thank you for taking the time to read our article. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. I wish you all the best!