As we reach the age of 50, life seems to carry a gentle force. At this time, despite the external pace slowing down, we cherish our health even more. A concise and philosophical health secret – “three in the morning, four taboos before sleep” – has become a daily guide for middle-aged and elderly friends, gracefully leading us to welcome each day’s start and end.
Waking up in the morning, there’s no need to rush out of the warm bed. Stretch your limbs in bed, take a few deep breaths, allowing your body to gradually wake up. This helps stabilize blood pressure and clear the mind, injecting positive energy for the new day. After getting up, avoid intense exercise on an empty stomach to prevent discomfort due to low blood sugar. Start with a glass of warm water, do some gentle stretching to gently activate the body. Choose warm and easily digestible foods for breakfast, staying away from spicy and greasy foods, providing balanced nutrition for the body.
As night falls, there are also rules to follow. Dinner should be light rather than heavy, and eaten earlier to avoid digestion issues before bedtime. Avoid engaging in intense mental work before sleep; opt for reading, listening to soothing music, or meditation to help relax the mind and improve sleep quality. Reduce reliance on electronic devices at night to avoid blue light disrupting the sleep cycle. Also, maintain emotional stability and avoid major mood swings before sleep, welcoming dreams with a calm mind.
There are many subtle ways in life to enhance feelings of happiness: cultivate interests, gather with family and friends, and enjoy nature, all are nourishing for the soul and balancing for life. Whether immersed in personal hobbies or sharing life’s moments with others, it enriches our inner selves.
In the years after 50, pursuing health means the harmonious unity of body and mind, the perfect combination of life’s pace and inner peace. Let “three in the morning, four taboos before sleep” be the cornerstone of daily habits, guiding us towards a more relaxed, healthy, and joyful life journey, allowing wisdom and elegance to accompany every moment.
