Drinking urine has always been sought after among the elderly’s health care group. It is said that drinking urine can treat diseases such as constipation and oral ulcers, and it can also strengthen the body. Someone once believed in this concept of health preservation, drinking urine for 24 years, and finally led to kidney failure. This kind of therapy is simply too weird and disgusting. In fact, drinking urine has no health-preserving effect, but increases the burden on the kidneys and even causes poisoning. In addition to drinking urine, there are even more bizarre ways to maintain health. It may be difficult for you to imagine how curious middle-aged people are?

How many of these middle-aged people do you know?

1. Stone therapy

Have you seen such a scene in the park: a group of people or lying on a rock. In their opinion, the stone can generate energy after being exposed to the sun, absorb the moisture and qi in the body, and burn the cancer cells to death. However, ordinary stones have no effect at all and can burn the skin; also, prolonged exposure to high temperatures can disrupt the thermoregulatory system, causing dehydration and heatstroke.

2. Fire therapy

It is claimed that fire therapy has the effect of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and relaxing muscles and bones , and can achieve local weight loss effect. Wrap the skin and flesh with a wet towel, burn the towel for 60 seconds and put it out immediately. The heat released can help detoxify and remove the cold and dampness from the body. However, this method is not recommended, and improper operation may burn the skin and bring lifelong regrets.

3, tree therapy

Many middle-aged people are obsessed with hitting trees for health care, thinking that it can dredge the meridians, expel moisture from the body, and relieve muscle soreness. However, with age, the function gradually degenerates, the bone mass decreases, and it is accompanied by osteoporosis. Hard hitting a tree may cause fractures and damage internal organs.

4. Crawling Dafa

Some middle-aged people imitate the way animals crawl. Although health preservation can improve the stability of the trunk and shoulder joints, improve the coordination of the body, and play a certain role in strengthening the body, it is not suitable for all people. Especially for those with insufficient core muscle strength, crawling blindly can damage the knee joints and wrists.

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Many middle-aged and elderly people use hanging head to treat cervical spondylosis, but it is not scientific. Failure to master the strength may cause cervical spine fracture or dislocation, and even face the outcome of paralysis.

6. Dafa of beating chicken blood

Dafa of beating chicken blood is injecting fresh chicken Blood, thought to improve energy. However, humans and chickens are different breeds, and the blood cannot be matched at all. Instead, adverse reactions will be induced by injecting chicken blood.

7. Bloodletting therapy

Bloodletting therapy is to put a needle in a certain part of the body to let blood. It is believed that it can promote its own production of new blood, which has the effect of detoxification and metabolism. Acupuncture and bloodletting therapy is indeed effective in treating certain diseases. It can help regulate qi and blood, dredge the meridians of the whole body, and make the internal organs and six fu-organs harmonious. However, improper handling can lead to infection.

These health habits may make you more wasteful

1. Cooking with low heat

Cooking with low heat will cause the loss of vitamins, especially water-soluble vitamins, and reduce its nutritional value. Therefore, it should be fried quickly on a high fire, and an appropriate amount of vinegar should be added when it is about to be out of the pot, which can reduce the loss of vitamins.

2, skip dinner

skipping dinner will not only fail to lose weight, but will hurt the stomach and blood vessels, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal disease and gallstones.

3. The longer you sleep, the better

less than 6 hours of sleep per night Can cause energy and physical insufficiency. However, sleeping for too long will also affect the health of the body. In particular, sleeping for more than 9 hours per night can disrupt the body’s functions, causing ischemia and hypoxia in multiple organs, and at the same time reducing the resistance.

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It is the third poison of medicine, even if it is tonic, the abuse of tonic can increase the burden on the liver and kidneys under the condition of good health.

5. Diabetic patients cannot eat fruit

As long as the blood sugar control of diabetic patients is stable, of course You can eat fruit, and choose fruits with a low glycemic index, such as cherries, strawberries, and apples.

6. A good vegan diet

A long-term vegetarian diet will result in a lack of protein and vitamin B12 in the body, disturb the hormone levels in the body, and reduce self-resistance.

You must avoid these eight inappropriate health care for middle-aged and elderly people

One inappropriate: taking too much medicine

Too much medicine, especially the abuse of antibiotics, can disturb the balance of intestinal flora and cause drug resistance, Increases the difficulty of treatment of the disease, but also damages the liver and kidneys.

Two nos: Watching TV for long periods of time

Concentrating on watching TV reduces activity , affecting the systemic blood circulation, causing blood viscosity, easy to induce lower extremity venous thrombosis.

Three unsuitables: stenosis

Middle-aged and elderly people with stenosis can easily induce mental illness , such as depression and anxiety.

Four inappropriate: Too little sleep

Too little sleep can disrupt the biological clock and reduce resistance Therefore, getting enough sleep is essential, 7-8 hours a day.

Five Don’ts: Overeating at Dinner

Eating dinner too late and overeating will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and cause obesity. Obesity is a high-risk factor for many chronic diseases.

Six inappropriate: Pillow is too high

Pillow too high not only affects the quality of sleep, but also Causes insufficient blood supply to the brain, affecting breathing and the spine. Therefore, the height of the pillow is moderate, generally about 10-15 cm.

Seven Do’s and Don’ts: Bed Too Low

A bed that’s too low will absorb small particles in the air Particles and microorganisms, etc., affect the health of the body.

Eight inappropriate: The room is low and small

After the elderly fall asleep, either Breathing strength and frequency have decreased, so it is necessary to ensure that there is enough oxygen in the room.

Message from the doctor

Middle-aged and elderly people should master science Don’t be superstitious about weird exercise methods and supplements, and usually pay attention to the small details of life. Stay away from tobacco and alcohol, eat meat and vegetables with thick and thin foods, and achieve a diversified diet; choose appropriate sports according to your own situation; have enough sleep and a positive and optimistic attitude.

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