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Drink a glass of warm water on an empty stomach in the morning: Prevents blood clots
You can drink a glass of warm water in the morning, about 200-300ml, to help maintain smooth blood flow and prevent blood clots.
Walk half an hour after meals: Aids digestion
After a meal, you can stand or sit for a while before moving.
Ma Jinping, chief physician of the Department of Digestive Surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, published an article in 2020. He said that it is best to rest for half an hour to an hour after eating.
Stand against the wall for half an hour after eating: Helps lose weight
You can stand against the wall for a while after a meal, this helps digestion and weight loss. You can stand for 5 minutes at first and gradually increase the time to 10-15 minutes. Wear flat shoes when standing.
Soak your feet for 20 minutes before going to bed: Fall asleep quickly
Elderly people should not soak their feet for too long, as it can easily cause symptoms such as sweating and anxiety. Therefore, it is best for the elderly to only soak their feet for 20 minutes before going to bed every day.
Drink a few sips of warm water before bed: Prevents blood clots
Xiao Hui, a attending physician in the Department of Neurology at Lianyungang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Jiangsu Province, published an article in Health Times in 2016.
He pointed out that the human body sweats while sleeping, causing the water content in the blood to decrease and the viscosity to increase. Elderly people who drink 200ml of water in the evening can reduce the viscosity of blood in the morning, maintain smooth blood flow and prevent thrombosis.
Morning Bowel Movement: Prevent Constipation
There are two good times of the day to defecate: when you wake up in the morning and after breakfast. Constipation can be avoided by defecating on time and regularly.
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