Elderly people will feel sad in autumn

 　　Since ancient times, many literati like to associate autumn with the sad thoughts of farewell. Indeed, the bleak autumn wind and falling yellow leaves can easily make people feel lost, especially those with weak wills. elderly , the sadness of autumn easily reminds them of the passing of time, and they can't help but feel sad. Although it is normal for the elderly to feel sad about autumn, long-term accumulation of negative emotions can easily lead to disease , so when autumn comes, the elderly should face it with a positive and optimistic attitude.

　　Modern medicine shows that autumn sorrow and autumn sadness are related to biological rhythm disorders in the elderly to a certain extent. In the human brain, there is a gland called the pineal gland, and the pineal gland hormone it secretes affects the human body's time biological effects. This secreted hormone is mainly affected by age. As people age, the pineal gland atrophies and hormone secretion decreases, resulting in short sleep duration and poor sleep quality, which in turn leads to listlessness, fatigue, depression and other symptoms.

　　In addition, traditional Chinese medicine believes that autumn belongs to gold, and its qi is dry. Dryness is a yang evil that easily consumes body fluids. Loss of body fluids will lead to lung qi deficiency. Lung qi deficiency will lead to fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, and loss of appetite. The elderly are more susceptible to the effects of autumn dryness. Their resistance and tolerance to adverse external stimuli decrease, and they may feel restless and prone to sadness.

　　In addition, in late autumn, cold and warm currents come and go alternately, and the temperature rises and falls sharply. Under low temperature conditions, the body temperature of the elderly is much more susceptible to external interference than that of ordinary people, and is more likely to cause endocrine dysfunction, which can further lead to depression, inattention, and even palpitations and insomnia. Dream and other symptoms.

　　“"Troublesome autumn" is not terrible. The elderly should maintain optimism and a good mental state, and should be open-minded and open-minded about everything; on sunny days, they should go out for more activities, such as holiday outings, mountain climbing, etc., which can not only make people relaxed and happy, but also accept the sun bathing, which is good for them. nerve The system plays a regulating and soothing role. Maintain normal living and eating habits. In terms of diet, you can eat more foods that strengthen the brain and activate blood circulation, such as walnut kernels, egg , soy products, etc.； Take some cold-resistant exercise Measures should be taken to enhance the body's ability to adapt to changing climates, such as cultivating the habit of washing hands and faces with cold water, and participating in more recreational activities that are conducive to physical and mental pleasure, such as playing cards, chess, raising birds, etc.

　　In fact, although autumn is the season of falling leaves, it is also the season of harvest, a good time to harvest fruitful golden fruits! The elderly should maintain an optimistic and cheerful attitude and see more of the good side of things. A positive and optimistic attitude is the best secret to longevity.