Chronic patients don't have to worry about winter! 6 "magic weapons" to warm the body and heart, family members must read

1. Dress like an onion, wrap yourself tightly layer by layer

✅ Choose pure cotton autumn underwear for close fitting, which can absorb sweat and not be stuffy. A wool sweater or fleece jacket can lock in heat, and a down jacket or thick cotton jacket can be wrapped outside (windproof and anti-freeze).

Focus on protecting the "four major fortresses":

Wear a woolen hat to protect your head, wrap a scarf around your neck to prevent air leakage, wear a high-waisted waist protector to warm your stomach, and wear thick socks and non-slip cotton shoes to keep your feet warm.

Avoid the "temperature difference pit" when taking a bath:

The best way to take a bath is to wash your face first, then rinse your body, and finally clean your hair. The water temperature in winter should be slightly higher than body temperature. Specifically, about 38~40℃ would be more appropriate. 42℃ or above would be a bit hot. Wash for 5 minutes to get it done quickly!

- After drying, put on warm slippers and thick pajamas immediately, and blow dry your hair before leaving the bathroom. You can drink a 100 ml glass of warm water after taking a bath.

Don't take a shower immediately when you are fasting, eating too much, drinking alcohol, having a cold, or after exercising .

2. Eating well is more important than eating a lot, warming the stomach and stabilizing the condition

For example, have eggs and hot milk for breakfast, eat an appropriate amount of rice, fish, lean meat (steamed or braised) and vegetables for lunch, and have tofu and vegetable soup, and stewed pork ribs with cabbage and radish in the evening.

Yam and millet porridge, red dates and wolfberry tea - warms the body and is easy to digest.

Be careful to eat less of the "three-piece set":

Pickles and bacon are too salty and can raise blood pressure, fried cakes and pastries are greasy and can clog blood vessels, and sweets and drinks can easily raise blood sugar levels.

Especially for people with diabetes:

The staple food should be fixed, and whole grains and low glycemic index foods are preferred. However, no matter how low the GI is, eating too much will affect blood sugar. Eat regularly and add snacks reasonably to promote blood sugar stability after meals.

It’s best to pay attention to the time of dinner. Eating dinner too late will not only make you fatter and fatter, but it is also not good for controlling blood sugar.

Adjust the order of meals: eat vegetables and protein first, then the staple food, and finally drink soup.

How should people with gout eat?

Controlling uric acid levels is very important for gout patients.

Gout and hyperuricemia patients should completely avoid high-purine foods such as animal offal liver, kidney, brain, spleen, intestines, etc., and thick broths;

Purine foods should be strictly limited and should not be consumed during an acute attack of gout;

Low-purine foods, be careful when eating. Most vegetables and fruits are low-purine foods.

When eating meat, try to choose white meat, mainly lean meat.

Drink water secretly:

- Carry a thermos cup with you, drink 3 cups each in the morning and afternoon. One cup is ≈ 200ml. Drink slowly in small sips to moisten your whole body. Drink less 2 hours before going to bed to avoid catching a cold when getting up at night to go to the toilet.

3. Move secretly, don’t be lazy or too aggressive

Go out for a walk and choose one of the three options:

- Go out after the sun comes out. After 9 a.m., walk slowly in a leeward place and don't breathe against the wind.

As the roads are slippery, go out less often, hold onto the handrails and keep your feet firmly on the ground. Carry a cane or a shopping cart with you, which can be used as a cane and can also be used to carry things.

Home exercise "home remedies":

- When watching TV, lift your legs and kick the air like riding a bicycle, hold on to a chair and do the "horse stance" with your knees turned over your toes, rub your hands together to warm them up, and pat your arms and legs.

Warning: Stop exercising if you feel chest tightness or dizziness! In winter, you don’t need to work too hard, just getting slightly warm is enough.

4. Taking medicine is more important than eating!

The “three-determination” principle for chronic disease drugs:

Time, quantity and method, for example, check the instructions for medications: should I take it on an empty stomach or after a meal? Don’t make a mistake!

First aid medicine should be kept close to your body:

Put the quick-acting heart-saving pills in the inner pocket of your jacket and store the nitroglycerin away from light (don't put it in your trouser pockets as your body temperature will affect the efficacy of the medicine).

Don’t be lazy to review:

- Measure blood pressure/blood sugar at least twice a week, record it on a calendar (mark abnormalities with a red pen), and show it directly to the doctor during follow-up examinations.

Remember that blood sugar, blood lipids, and blood pressure often affect each other and need to be checked regularly.

5. There are hidden “danger zones” in your home, so be careful!

Electric Blanket:

Turn it on for half an hour and then turn it off. When the bed is warm, unplug it to prevent electric leakage and prevent getting irritated.

Three Don’ts for Foot Soaking:

The water temperature should not exceed 40℃. Diabetics can use a thermometer to test it, but it is not accurate for thick skin on the feet! Do not soak until you sweat profusely. 15 minutes at most is enough. Do not add herbs at random, or you will suffer if your skin is allergic.

Getting up at night to prevent falls:

- Place cotton slippers (with heels), a small flashlight or a sensor night light by the bed, and install handrails in the toilet (old towels wrapped around water pipes can also serve as makeshift handrails).

6. A good mood will reduce the risk of illness

Loneliness is the enemy:

Call your family often, even if it’s only for 3 minutes, and make an appointment with your neighbors to bask in the sun and eat melon seeds.

Have some fun:

Grow some green plants (they’re good for your health and can also purify the air), listen to opera on the radio and hum along, and write calligraphy to practice your patience.

Sleep is the "first tonic":

- Try not to watch TV or use your phone after 9pm. Soak your feet and press the Yongquan acupoints on the soles of your feet to help you sleep. Place your phone upside down to prevent interference.

Finally, I advise my family:

If chronic patients, especially the elderly, experience persistent coughing, breathing difficulties, numbness in the hands and feet, confusion, chest tightness and pain, crooked mouth corners, and limb weakness, do not wait! Seek medical attention immediately!

remember:

To treat chronic diseases in cold weather, the key is to “not be stubborn, not be lazy, and keep a warm heart” to get through the cold winter safely!