【Lai Wo Medical: Knowledge Sharing 】Father's Day: Remember to care for your tough talking old boy
Publish Date： 2025/6/13
Have you noticed that the tough guy at home who always says' I'm okay 'actually hides many secrets.
He always talks about "climbing a building to catch his breath is normal", but he has to hold onto the railing of the stairs to slow down for a long time before he can straighten up and continue walking; He casually said, 'As you get older, you'll always have a headache and fever.' However, after you turned around and left, he secretly took out the blood pressure monitor and stared at the jumping numbers with a furrowed brow; He smiled and comforted you, 'It doesn't matter if your old arms and legs fall down.' Little did he know that the bruises on your knees were quietly hidden in your pants. This stubborn old boy who always uses' I'm fine 'and' I'm fine 'as his catchphrases, guards our peaceful years with the simplest stubbornness, but forgets that his own health also needs to be carefully taken care of.
Uncovering the security risks behind the 'tough guy'
Quit smoking and drinking, gently supervise
Due to life and social pressures, he always says "just take a few sips to relieve fatigue" and "smoke another one", and the smell of alcohol and smoke has already permeated his life. The nicotine and tar in cigarettes are quietly damaging his lungs and cardiovascular system, and every cough is a cry for help from his respiratory tract; Alcohol constantly stimulates the liver, and fatty liver and gastritis unconsciously come knocking on the door. These 'stress relieving habits' are gradually eroding his health foundation.
For many years, smoking and drinking may have been integrated into his life, and he knows that quitting them is not an easy task. So, let's take it slow and when he's addicted to smoking, we can try going out for a walk to calm his craving; Or brew a cup of warm tea, allowing the tea aroma to linger on the tip of the tongue, replacing the taste of tobacco; For quitting alcohol, you can try drinking less every day or switch from strong to low alcohol to gradually reduce your body's dependence on alcohol. In addition, prepare some healthy drinks at home, such as fresh fruit juice, rich tea, nutritious milk, etc. These drinks can not only meet the taste requirements but also reduce alcohol intake. If you encounter unavoidable drinking and socializing, you can first drink a cup of yogurt to cushion your stomach and reduce the direct stimulation of alcohol on the stomach.
Scientific management, rejecting the three highs
He always comforts us, who are worried, by saying, 'Even when our blood pressure reaches a high point, it's normal.'. Little do they know, long-term hypertension increases the risk of stroke and heart disease; High blood lipids and high blood sugar are also silently affecting vascular health. Symptoms such as gradually thickening waist circumference and occasional dizziness are all dangerous signals emitted by the three highs.
In terms of diet, remind him to have a light diet, less salt, less oil, and less sugar, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Moderate exercise every day, such as taking a walk, playing eight dan brocade, etc., and sweating slightly is sufficient. Ensure a regular schedule, go to bed early and wake up early, and maintain a relaxed mood. At the same time, regularly monitor his blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids, measure and record them regularly, and consult a doctor promptly if there are any problems.
Strengthen bones and prevent problems before they occur
As time goes by, his back is no longer straight, and his bones have quietly become brittle in the passage of time. It's worth mentioning the importance of calcium supplementation to him in daily life, reminding him to drink a cup of warm high calcium milk every day, and often placing fresh and tender soy products and calcium rich fish and shrimp on the dining table. If necessary, calcium tablets and vitamin D can be added under the advice of a doctor to steadily replenish nutrients into the bones. Additionally, sturdy handrails can be installed in areas such as bathrooms and toilets that are prone to slipping; Carefully select a pair of soft and comfortable shoes with good anti slip performance for him. Build a secure and healthy defense line for him with these delicate warmth.
When I was a child, he was our superhero. Carrying us above our heads with broad shoulders to see the world, and leading us through every crossroads with rough hands. I don't know when that invincible hero started to slow down, silver threads quietly emerging from his hair, and his upright posture gradually hunched over. The tough talking old boy who once sheltered us from wind and rain now needs to be loved and cared for. Now, it's up to us to be his armor, turning the fragility he can't express into tenderness that is taken care of properly.
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