In the previous sharing session, we learned about the impact of personal lifestyle habits on immunity, and fully understood that bad lifestyle habits or hobbies will have various negative effects on our immune system, and good personal lifestyle habits are to maintain immune health. Important basis for
And in our daily life, there is another factor that is often overlooked that affects our health and our immunity level, that is, seasonal changes. Different seasons are like different combat environments and we need to adapt.
The earliest Chinese medical classic "The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" says: "If you oppose the spring qi, there will be no yang, but the liver qi will change. If you oppose the summer qi, the sun will not grow, and the heart will be hollow. In the anti-winter qi, less yin is not hidden, and the kidney qi sinks alone. The husband who has yin and yang in the four seasons is the foundation of all things. Therefore, the saint nourishes yang in spring and summer, and yin in autumn and winter, so as to follow its roots; therefore, with all things sink and float in the gate of growth."
This shows that thousands of years ago, our ancestors were fully aware that the season has a very clear impact on our human health.
I believe that many cancer patients have heard these sayings. For example, autumn and winter are a good time for tonic, which is more suitable for increasing the intake of tonics. In addition, there is a widely used method of winter disease and summer treatment-"Sanfu paste", which is common. A coup for keeping in good health with the season.
Now, we can also inquire about the methods and books about the twenty-four solar terms regimen at any time. There are even some special solar terms regimen methods in some areas, which all show that the changes of the seasons have a significant impact on human health.
Coincidentally, with the development of modern medical technology, more and more studies have also shown that the influence of seasonal changes on the immune function of the body is closely related to the occurrence and development of many diseases. After the seasonal climate changes stimulate the body, the body’s immune system will Make corresponding adjustments to maintain the stability of the body's environment, and the body's immune function follows the seasons of high in spring, summer and low in autumn and winter.
In the spring, everything begins to recover, the body's metabolism gradually increases, the cells in the body are more active than in winter, and the immunity is relatively increased. However, for cancer patients, the tumor cells in the body will become more active at this time, and various pathogenic factors such as viruses and bacteria outside the body will also become more active. Therefore, in spring, cancer patients should not only pay attention to improving the level of immune activity, but also pay special attention to preventing various pathogenic sources from the outside world to reduce the risk of tumor recurrence and metastasis.
In summer, the body's metabolism reaches its peak, and various physiological reactions in the body become more active. At this time, the body's immune level is also in a relatively high state. At the same time, summer is also the most active period of various pathogenic sources, and the human body is susceptible to various bacteria and viruses from the outside world.
For example, the food we eat is very easy to breed bacteria and decay in summer. A little carelessness may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, cause diarrhea or even acute gastroenteritis. In addition, some mild skin trauma may cause infection in summer. Pay attention to hygiene. Clean, do not eat overnight vegetables, leftovers, these are all things that need attention in summer. At this time, in addition to paying attention to maintaining the body's immune level, more attention must be paid to preventing external pathogenic factors.
In the autumn and winter seasons, the temperature gradually decreases, and the seasonal climate changes within the normal physiological range cause corresponding seasonal changes in human immune substances. At this time, the human immune activity level is lower than that in the spring and summer.
In this respect, because of the decrease in temperature, the body's metabolism starts to slow down in order to reduce consumption. Just like many animals enter hibernation in winter, this is also a kind of self-protection produced by the human body with seasonal changes. During this period, the activity of various cells in the body decreases, and the level of immune activity also decreases.
On the other hand, it is because the climate change in autumn and winter affects T lymphocytes and their immune network, inhibiting the number and intrinsic activity of T lymphocytes, and the number and activity of T lymphocytes is an important indicator of the immune level of the body. .
In autumn and winter, the level of immune activity and immune function decrease, which makes the human body more likely to get sick in autumn and winter. Especially in winter, the damage of external pathogenic factors suddenly increases, and the human body becomes especially prone to get sick. For example, influenza, new coronary pneumonia, various respiratory tract infections and chronic diseases of middle-aged and elderly people all need to pay close attention at this time. Therefore, we often say that winter is a devil's gate for the elderly and a barrier to health and longevity.
For cancer patients, the trouble caused by the change of seasons is obviously different from ordinary people.
For example, in the alternate period of spring and summer, the weather changes rapidly, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the humidity is heavy, which provides favorable conditions for the reproduction of bacteria and viruses. We must protect our joints when we dress, and we must not wear light clothes too early to prevent external evils. In terms of diet, small meals can be used, that is, the amount of food consumed each time is smaller, and the food is divided into several times, and the total amount remains unchanged. This can reduce the burden on the spleen and stomach and help to fully digest and absorb.
In addition, unstable temperatures can also easily lead to mood swings. Many cancer patients have psychological problems such as tension, fear, sadness, and anxiety. Therefore, it is recommended that cancer patients should do some cultural and entertainment activities that are beneficial to maintaining physical and mental health, such as fishing, calligraphy, Painting, playing chess, raising flowers, raising birds, enjoying music, etc.
At the turn of autumn and winter, cancer patients need to pay more attention to self-protection. Because the climate change in autumn and winter has caused the weakening of human immunity and reduced disease resistance, a little carelessness may cause diseases due to external pathogenic factors, which in turn makes the already weak immune system of cancer patients face a greater burden. This will be very unfavorable for cancer patients in the convalescence stage.
In addition, in autumn and winter, everything is collected, leaves fall off, flowers wither, and psychological reactions such as depression and irritability can occur in the human body. If this kind of bad psychological reaction is not properly adjusted, it will inevitably produce physiological functions of the human body. Affect, leading to disease.
As mentioned in the previous sharing, the adverse psychological effects have a suppressive effect on the human immune system. The negative psychological reaction of some cancer patients is more obvious than that of ordinary people. Many patients often even imagine whether they can live through the "years" and develop anxiety and depression. These negative mental states are not conducive to tumor recovery.
Therefore, cancer patients should adapt to the changes of the seasons, adjust their own living habits, eating habits, and keep themselves in a better state of recovery.
Knowing so many aspects related to immunity is the basis for building a strong immunity. Tumor patients need more efforts to build immunity better. I will discuss with you in the next sharing session.
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《肺应秋四时人体免疫功能变化规律临床研究》苏薇，马淑然，袁卫玲，顾晓静，赵树宏，李彦军，龚盟，苏惠萍，任传云，杨保林
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