In hot weather, it is easy for people to feel irritable and affect their health. Especially for patients with cardiovascular diseases, it is important to avoid emotional fluctuations to prevent triggering or exacerbating the condition. How to adjust your own emotions? Today, we bring you some popular science!
Mental health is closely related to cardiovascular health.
Studies have shown that mental health is closely related to cardiovascular health.
On the one hand, if one continues to be in a state of stress, anxiety, and depression, it can lead to excessive activation of the sympathetic nervous system, increased vascular tension, resulting in high blood pressure and rapid heart rate, thus increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
On the other hand, patients with cardiovascular problems are more likely to experience psychological issues such as anxiety disorders and excessive stress, further creating a vicious cycle that impacts health.
Scientific suggestions for improving emotions
In the hot weather of summer, one can easily experience “emotional heatstroke.” It’s important to learn some scientific methods to improve emotions and adjust psychologically, especially for patients with cardiovascular diseases who need to understand self-adjustment for good heart health.
Communicate more with family and friends
Engage in more communication with family and friends, express your feelings to receive emotional support and comfort.
Learn to share your emotions with others, express inner anxieties and concerns, to reduce psychological burden.
Try meditation practices
Meditation is a method to relax the mind and body by focusing on breathing or a specific object.
Find a quiet and comfortable place, close your eyes, focus on your breathing rhythm, try not to think about distracting thoughts.
Start with a 5-minute meditation practice, then gradually extend to 10 minutes or longer.
Practicing daily can help alleviate anxiety and stress, and enhance mental resilience.
Breathing exercises aid in relaxation
Deep breathing exercises are a simple and effective relaxation technique.
Sit in a comfortable position, relax your body, inhale slowly, then exhale slowly, trying to make your breathing deep and even. Repeat multiple times, practicing for 5-10 minutes each time.
Breathing exercises can regulate the autonomic nervous system, lower heart rate and blood pressure, and alleviate anxiety.
Take a leisurely walk and enjoy the summer breeze
When the weather is not too hot in the early morning or evening, if possible, go for a walk outside, feel the summer breeze, allow fresh air and natural scenery to relax you, experience the beauty, and uplift your mood.
You can also try practicing Tai Chi
Tai Chi practice emphasizes gentle body movements and breath control, which can help promote cardiovascular health.
As a low-intensity form of exercise, Tai Chi is particularly suitable for long-term exercise for patients with cardiovascular diseases, improving heart function and overall physical and mental health.
Source: Health Shanghai 12320
