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"Do you know, Lao Li, as long as your navel has these four characteristics, you can live to be 85 years old!"
Dr. Zhao was standing at the door of the convenience service center and happened to meet his neighbor Uncle Li, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
Uncle Li is 65 years old this year, he was a ticket inspector in a subway station before he retired, and he usually likes to chat with his neighbors.
When Uncle Li heard Dr. Zhao's words, his eyes lit up: "Doctor Zhao, you have to tell me what you say, this is old, and what you are most concerned about is how to live a few more years." ”
Doctor Zhao laughed: "Then I have to give you a good explanation." Let's start with this navel. ”
In other words, this navel is a great treasure of the human body. It may not be seen as inconspicuous, but it has a function that directly reflects our health.
The navel, medically known as the umbilical cord, is where the fetus absorbs nutrients through the umbilical cord in the mother's body.
Although the umbilical cord is cut after birth, the health of the umbilical cord is still closely related to the function of many organs in the human body.
Dr. Zhao took out his mobile phone and showed Uncle Li a picture: "Look, this navel is well-shaped, healthy in color, no peculiar smell, and no ulceration, this is a healthy navel." ”
"Hey, this seems simple, but what are the four characteristics that can tell us how many more years we can live?" Uncle Li looked curious.
Dr. Zhao said solemnly: "First, the navel should be deep. This means that you have a thin layer of fat in your abdomen and your internal organs are functioning well.
Studies have shown that people with a deeper belly button have less body fat and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. ”
Uncle Li touched his navel and frowned: "Why isn't my navel deep, do you have to lose weight?" ”
Doctor Zhao nodded: "Yes, Lao Li, proper weight loss can help reduce the risk of disease and maintain a good physical condition."
The second feature is the shape of the navel. A healthy navel should be shapely oval or round.
If the belly button is twisted or asymmetrical, it may mean that there is a problem with the internal organs. ”
"And what about the third?" Uncle Li continued to ask.
Dr. Zhao said, "The third is the color of the navel. A healthy navel should be pale red or yellowish.
If the navel is black, it may be a sign of poor circulation; If it is whitish, it may be a sign of anemia or malnutrition. ”
Uncle Li frowned: "It seems that I have to pay more attention to the color of my navel." ”
Dr. Zhao smiled, "That's right, the last characteristic is the smell of the navel. A healthy belly button won't smell.
If there is a foul smell, it may be caused by the growth of bacteria in the belly button that is not clean. At this time, you need to pay attention to cleaning. ”
Uncle Li nodded after listening: "It turns out that the navel is so important, it's really a long time to see." Dr. Zhao, how do I take care of my belly button? ”
Dr. Zhao smiled: "Actually, it's very simple, remember to wash your navel when you take a bath, don't use too much force to avoid injury."
In addition, pay attention to diet and exercise, and maintain good lifestyle habits, and the navel will naturally be healthy. ”
Uncle Li nodded thoughtfully: "It turns out that the navel can still see so many ways, then I have to take good care of myself." ”
Dr. Zhao patted him on the shoulder: "That's right, Lao Li, health starts with the details." You see, not only the navel, but also other signals in the body. ”
Uncle Li smiled and said, "Doctor Zhao, what you said has opened my eyes, and I will definitely pay more attention to these details in the future." In addition to the navel, are there any other body signals that can predict longevity? ”
Dr. Zhao nodded: "Of course, there are, such as the length of the fingers, the health of the teeth, and the shape of our feet.
Every detail is a reflection of our state of health. ”
"Then tell me about your fingers." Uncle Li asked with great interest.
"Actually, the length of your fingers can also reflect some health conditions," says Dr Zhao. Studies have found that the ratio of index finger to ring finger can reflect the level of hormones in the body.
People with an index finger longer than the ring finger usually have higher levels of estrogen in their bodies, while people with a longer ring finger than the index finger usually have higher levels of testosterone in their bodies.
People with high estrogen levels have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, while people with high testosterone levels may be more likely to develop some male hormone-related diseases. ”
When Uncle Li heard this, he became even more curious: "Then my index finger is longer than my ring finger, does it mean that my heart will be healthier?" ”
Doctor Zhao nodded: "That's true, but it can't be judged by this alone, and it needs to be combined with other health indicators." But you have this trait, which is really good news. ”
Uncle Li nodded with satisfaction: "It's really teachable, I will pay more attention to these physical details in the future." Dr. Zhao, you are truly a treasure to our community! ”
Dr. Zhao said with a smile: "Lao Li, health needs to be paid attention to by each of us, and every little detail of the body may be a sign of health." We usually pay more attention to our body and listen to the doctor's advice to better maintain ourselves. ”
At this moment, a young community worker came over and handed Uncle Li a form: "Uncle Li, this is your application form, just fill it out and give it to me." ”
Uncle Li took the form and said to Dr. Zhao, "Dr. Zhao, thank you so much today, I will invite you to tea when I go back." ”
Dr. Zhao waved his hand: "You're welcome, Lao Li, just pay attention to your body, and come to me at any time if you have any health problems." ”
Uncle Li nodded and left satisfied. Dr. Zhao looked at his back and silently blessed everyone who cared about their health.
So, we can't help but ask, in addition to the external characteristics of the body such as the navel and fingers, what are the internal health indicators that we can maintain through our daily life?
For example, how to manage and maintain common indicators such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids?
First of all, blood pressure is an important indicator of cardiovascular health. Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels can be achieved through a sensible diet, moderate exercise, and good lifestyle habits.
High blood pressure is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and therefore requires special attention. Second, the management of blood sugar levels is essential for the prevention of diabetes.
Keeping your blood sugar stable can be achieved by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and monitoring your blood sugar levels. Preventing diabetes isn't just about controlling your diet, it's also about comprehensive lifestyle management to reduce your risk.
Controlling sugar intake in your diet and eating more high-fiber foods can effectively help stabilize blood sugar levels. Moderate exercise is also an important way to regulate blood sugar.
In addition, the management of blood lipid levels is also an important aspect of cardiovascular health. High blood lipids increase the risk of atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart disease and stroke.
Reducing saturated and trans fats in your diet and eating more foods rich in unsaturated fats can help maintain healthy blood lipid levels.
Overall, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to preventing various chronic diseases.
A balanced diet, moderate exercise, good work and rest habits, and regular health check-ups are all effective measures we can take.
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Resources
[1] Liang Xiaoxiao. The relationship between dietary nutrition and skeletal muscle mass in the elderly with longevity, Shanghai Preventive Medicine, 2024-05-08