During the three dog days. Entering the hottest weather of the year, due to the rapid loss of moisture in the body caused by heavy sweating. This leads to an increase in blood viscosity in the body, which obstructs the speed of blood circulation, making it easy to trigger the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Especially for male friends over the age of 45. With the increase in age, the decline in physical function, coupled with this hot weather, may trigger various potential chronic diseases. If combined with frequent engagement in the following 4 activities, it may cause the body to be overdrawn.
During the dog days, men should try to avoid doing these 4 things to prevent excessive strain on the body, which many people tend to overlook
1. Minimize continuous exposure to the intense sun
The dog days are the most prone to heatstroke. Especially for those who work outdoors frequently, after prolonged exposure to the sun, the body becomes severely dehydrated, leading to profuse sweating, thirst, dizziness, and overall fatigue, which are symptoms of heatstroke. Therefore, when such situations occur, one should quickly move away from such high-temperature environments, promptly replenish fluids and salts, and ensure an adequate amount of rest. To avoid excessive strain on the body, try to avoid continuous exposure to the intense sun.
2. Avoid engaging in emotionally stimulating activities
In the hot summer weather, it is easy for people to become overly emotionally stimulated and engage in gossip, which may lead to accelerated heart rate, increased blood pressure, and the potential occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, to reduce the likelihood of such occurrences, try to avoid becoming overly emotionally stimulated.
3. Refrain from scratching after mosquito bites
Summer is when various mosquitoes and insects are rampant everywhere, especially for diabetic patients, they should always keep their skin dry to avoid mosquito bites. If a mosquito bite occurs, try to avoid scratching as much as possible to prevent infection. In particular, if the skin on the feet becomes infected, it can easily lead to diabetic complications.
4. Reduce consumption of fried foods
In this hot and high-temperature environment, fried foods are prone to producing various harmful substances, which, when ingested, can increase the body’s reactive response and are difficult to digest, leading to cardiovascular diseases such as high blood lipids. It burdens various organs in the body.
Therefore, during these hot dog days, try to avoid excessive strain on the body to prevent discomfort. Do you know what other activities are unsuitable to do during the dog days? Feel free to comment below.
