Many elderly people often say: “A hundred paces after a meal, live to ninety-nine. 'In fact, it is not advisable to go for a walk immediately after a meal. After walking, if not properly done, it will not only promote digestion, help health, but also give the body To bear.
Wang Kai, chief physician of the rehabilitation department at Shanghai No. 4 Rehabilitation Hospital, told the Life Times reporters that taking a walk after meals can cause abdominal muscles to contract and promote gastrointestinal motility, but it is best to take a rest for half an hour before going out. This is because the stomach is relatively In the filling state, it is necessary to secrete more digestive enzymes to fully mix with the food for preliminary digestion. At this time, it is necessary to ensure adequate blood supply to the gastrointestinal tract. Resting for a while after meals will ensure that the gastrointestinal tract will receive more blood supply. In order to fully digest the food in the stomach.
After taking a meal, you must master the speed. You can't go too fast. Take 90 steps in one minute, which is 1 second to 2 steps, and 10 to 30 minutes is appropriate. The human blood flow will be distributed according to the needs of the body. If you walk too fast, a large amount of blood is distributed to the movement system, which can affect digestion, cause gastrointestinal discomfort, and even cause stomach diseases. Especially in the elderly, heart and lung function decline, arteriosclerosis, dysfunction of blood pressure reflex regulation function, After meals, blood pressure is often reduced. Too fast will affect the absorption of nutrients in the digestive tract.
Walking posture, to keep the upper body straight, to avoid oppressing the chest, affecting the heart function, the best heel to the ground. You can simply warm your hands and feet before the walk, if you feel uncomfortable during the process, slight dizziness, you need to stop In addition, many people like to walk backwards. This posture can stimulate the muscles that are not usually active at the same time, promote blood circulation, improve balance, and strengthen the strength of the waist. However, the elderly with poor balance or chronic diseases do not It is suitable for walking backwards and risking falling. When the elderly walks at night, they must also pay attention to the surrounding environment and avoid dangerous situations.
Special populations should pay attention to walking skills. Chronic gastritis, patients with stomach ulcers, such as taking a walk immediately after a meal, will increase gastrointestinal motility, food stimulate the stomach, is not conducive to the repair of gastric mucosa. Such people are best to go for a walk an hour after a meal. Patients who have drooping stomachs immediately move after a meal, which can increase stomach vibrations, increase the burden on the stomach, and make the condition worse. This group of people is best to lay flat for 10 to 20 minutes after a meal. Walking should be avoided as much as possible.
