In ancient times, people generally understood the principles of health preservation, followed the laws of yin and yang, knew how to use appropriate health preservation methods to regulate their bodies, had a certain degree of moderation in diet, had a certain regularity in work and rest, did not overthink and work, combined work and rest, so they could achieve harmony between physical and mental health, and live to the end of their lifespans, and die a hundred years later.

People today are not like this. They drink wine as water, and indulge in lust when they are drunk, thus exhausting their essence and losing their true essence. They do not know the importance of keeping their own essence and energy full and nourishing their spirits. They only care about the momentary pleasure and comfort, deviating from the real pleasure of health preservation, and have no regular work and rest, so they become old at the age of fifty.

In today’s society, health preservation is still very important and useful. So in what aspects should we pay attention to health preservation in daily life? Five secrets tell you that healthy health preservation will make you younger and younger.

1, Follow nature

    Life and work schedules should follow the changes of yin and yang in nature, such as working at sunrise and resting at sunset, so as to maintain harmony between the body and nature.

    Regular work and work schedules: go to bed early and get up early, establish a stable sleep pattern, and promote the normal operation of the biological clock.

    Create a sleeping environment: Keep the bedroom quiet, shaded and at a suitable temperature to help improve sleep quality.

    Reduce the use of electronic devices at night: Try to play with mobile phones and electronic devices as little as possible one hour before going to bed. The blue light emitted by electronic devices will affect sleep, and receiving too much information before going to bed will make people more anxious and difficult to fall asleep.

    2, Balanced diet

      We should focus on “five grains for nourishment, five fruits for assistance, five animals for benefit, and five vegetables for filling”, that is, a balanced intake of grains, fruits, meat and vegetables to achieve a comprehensive balance in diet.

      Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables: Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, which are essential for preventing chronic diseases and promoting healthy aging.

      High-quality protein supplements: such as fish, lean meat, and soy products, which have a positive effect on maintaining muscle function and bone health.

      Control salt and sugar intake: reduce the risk of metabolic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

      Maintain water balance: drink water in moderation every day to promote metabolism and detoxification.

      3, Emotional regulation

        Maintain a calm mood and avoid excessive joy, anger, sorrow and happiness, because the ups and downs of emotions will directly affect the function of the internal organs, thereby affecting physical and mental health.

        Cultivate hobbies: such as reading, painting, gardening, learning musical instruments, dancing, playing mahjong appropriately, etc., which are helpful for brain activity and emotional regulation.

        Maintain a social network: keep in touch with family and friends, participate in community activities, attend senior citizen universities, participate in interest classes, etc., to reduce social isolation.

        Positive mental state: maintain an optimistic attitude towards life, be broad-minded when encountering things, laugh more, and don’t be too anxious or pessimistic.

        4, Moderate exercise

          Advocate “combination of movement and stillness”, that is, combining appropriate physical activities with rest to promote the smooth flow of qi and blood and enhance physical fitness.

          Daily walks: As the saying goes, take a walk after a meal and live to ninety-nine. It is recommended to rest for half an hour after meals every day, and then go out for a walk and sweat, which is beneficial to cardiovascular health and blood circulation.

          Mild gymnastics or Tai Chi: If conditions permit, you can practice mild gymnastics (you can also do square dancing) or Tai Chi to enhance your body’s flexibility and balance and reduce the risk of falling and injury.

          5, Prevention is the priority

            Middle-aged and elderly people should have regular physical examinations to have a good understanding of their physical condition, early detection, early prevention, early diagnosis, and early treatment.

            Blood pressure and cardiovascular examinations: including blood pressure measurement, electrocardiogram (ECG) and possible echocardiograms, which are used to assess the health of the cardiovascular system and early detection of heart diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease.

            Blood sugar and diabetes screening: Through fasting blood sugar testing or glycated hemoglobin testing, the risk of diabetes or prediabetes is assessed, because the incidence of diabetes is higher in the middle-aged and elderly population.

            Blood lipid testing: Check the levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease.

            Cancer screening: Depending on gender and family history, it may include prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, mammography or breast ultrasound, colorectal cancer screening (such as fecal occult blood test or colonoscopy), etc., for early detection of common cancers.

            Bone density test: Bone density is tested by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and other methods to assess the risk of osteoporosis, especially for postmenopausal women and middle-aged and elderly people with a family history of osteoporosis.