Can fish oil lower blood lipids? Can sweating more after a fever help you get better faster? The truth is...

Do you take medicine when you have symptoms of pollen allergy? Can fish oil lower blood lipids? Can "spring fasting" achieve "fast weight loss"? Have you heard of these recent rumors? What is the truth? Ke Ke will show you how to find out↓↓↓

What is pollen allergy?

As soon as spring comes, we start sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and even coughing and chest tightness... In most cases, these symptoms may be caused by allergies, especially pollen allergies.

Spring pollen allergy often occurs from March to April. The main factor causing the allergy is tree pollen, which comes from trees of the Salicaceae, Pinaceae, Cupressaceae and other species.

The central urban area of ​​Beijing during the peak period of catkins in March 2024. Image source: National Emergency Broadcasting Network

How to prevent pollen allergy?

Patients who are aware of their allergies to pollen must take measures in advance. They can seek medical help before the pollen season and take preventive medication under the guidance of a doctor. This can reduce the occurrence of symptoms and the severity of symptoms. Such drugs are generally used after the pollen season, and then follow the doctor's advice to stop or reduce the dosage based on the symptoms.

In addition, allergy sufferers can also wear masks and stay away from areas with high pollen concentrations for prevention.

Why can’t fish oil guarantee effective lipid lowering?

The main component of fish oil that is useful to the human body is Omega-3 fatty acid, which is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is essential to the human body but cannot be synthesized by itself. It includes DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).

"Blood lipids" is not a single indicator. The four general blood lipid items include total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides. Omega-3 fatty acids can only "deal with" triglycerides.

Some studies have shown that consuming DHA and EPA is beneficial to cardiovascular health, but the content of DHA and EPA in different fish oil products varies greatly. The purity of fish oil health products on the market varies, and some also contain other oils. If you take them incorrectly, your blood lipids may be "adding oil to the oil."

What to do when blood lipids are abnormal?

In general, for healthy people, ordinary health products have limited lipid-lowering effects. For people with high blood lipids, high-purity fish oil can be used as an auxiliary treatment, but fish oil cannot replace the management of cholesterol by drugs. Whether it is suitable for consumption should be based on the doctor's advice.

It is recommended to first conduct lifestyle intervention when dyslipidemia occurs and seek medical help when necessary.

Is fasting for weight loss advisable?

"Spring fasting" has recently become a hot search term for weight loss, but relying on "starvation" to lose weight will not only cause rebound after stopping fasting, but will also cause symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction such as hiccups, acid reflux, heartburn, bloating, abnormal bowel movements, and put a burden on kidney metabolism.

How to lose weight healthily?

It is unrealistic to want to "sit back and enjoy slimming" by dieting. After all, only when eating habits remain stable can the body's functions remain stable. If you want to lose weight healthily, you still need to plan your diet reasonably and increase exercise.

For example, in terms of diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt foods; in terms of exercise, you can do aerobic exercises such as skipping rope, jogging, swimming, etc. for more than 30 minutes a day.

Why do people have fever?

Fever is a self-defense mechanism of the human body. When bacteria or viruses invade the human body, the immune system begins to work. In order to eliminate the virus, the body surface temperature rises, and the army of white blood cells quickly gathers to fight against the virus and bacteria.

Why is sweating to reduce fever not recommended?

First of all, covering your body with sweat when you have a fever may cause your body temperature to become too high, further increasing the burden on your body and even causing a high fever.

Secondly, when the body temperature rises, the body needs to return to normal temperature by dissipating heat. Covering up with sweat may limit the heat dissipation effect and hinder the body's natural process of regulating body temperature.

Again, sweating too much may cause dehydration.

What is the best way to cool down when you have a fever?

When you have a fever, it is recommended to maintain a proper room temperature, wear appropriate clothing, drink plenty of water, and wipe your body with warm water to help lower your body temperature. If the fever persists or is accompanied by other serious symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner.