Methods for Longevity and Health in the Elderly
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Scalp Massage: Ancient medical practitioners discovered numerous acupoints on the head, and through combing, they can provide massage and stimulation, promoting liver health, calming wind, opening the mind, relieving pain, and improving eyesight. By combing the scalp with fingers in the morning and evening until it becomes red and warm, it can help improve blood circulation in the head, enhance brain function and memory, nourish hair roots, reduce hair loss, alleviate brain fatigue, and promote better sleep.
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Foot Bath (Rubbing): There is a saying, "Soak your feet in hot water before sleep, better than taking sleeping pills," "Wash your feet before sleep, better than taking tonics," "Take care of the feet to protect the roots, take care of the person to protect the feet," and more. Medical professionals overseas consider feet as the "second heart" or "pump" of the human body, highlighting the importance of foot care. In traditional Chinese medicine, there is a belief that the more than 60 acupoints on the feet are closely related to the internal organs. By developing a habit of washing and massaging the feet with warm water (40-50°C) before bedtime, it can promote blood circulation, relax tendons, activate meridians, and restore the balance of yin and yang. For the elderly, it has even greater benefits in disease prevention and fitness.
It is important for the elderly to enrich their lives, let go of unnecessary negative emotions, and maintain a healthy and long life. Family members should also pay attention to spending quality time with their elderly loved ones to provide them with emotional and physical fulfillment.
