Rest when tired, drink water when thirsty, and go to the hospital when sick are traditional life behaviors that are usually passive. In fact, such passive behaviors are often detrimental to health. If one can change from passive to active, be prepared in advance, and prevent problems before they arise, their health level can be improved. The active principle states that one should develop good living habits in daily life and have regular physical check-ups, especially for functional indicators of major organs, in order to detect, prevent, and treat problems early. Eat even when not hungry
Some people think they can skip a meal if they are not hungry in the morning. In fact, this practice is very harmful to health. This is because the energy the body needs is basically supplied by three meals a day. The active principle states that one should eat well and be full at three meals a day, try to eat at regular intervals and in fixed amounts, not skip meals or have irregular hunger, pay attention to nutritional balance, and actively supplement necessary vitamins and trace elements according to needs, so that the body can absorb enough energy. Drink water even when not thirsty
If you wait until you are thirsty to drink water, then your body is already dehydrated. The active principle states that people should drink water proactively on a schedule. In addition to three meals, the average adult needs an additional 1500 milliliters of water per day. When the weather is hot and you sweat a lot, water intake should also be increased. "Drinking water even when not thirsty" is especially important for middle-aged and elderly people. If middle-aged and elderly people can persist in drinking an appropriate amount of water daily, it is beneficial for improving blood circulation and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Rest even when not tired
The body produces harmful waste products during metabolism. If these are not promptly removed through rest, it will affect health. "Accumulated fatigue leads to illness" explains this principle. The active principle states that people should proactively and appropriately schedule rest during study and work according to the actual situation, or change their activities to relieve and eliminate fatigue caused by monotonous activities.
Actively seek joy. Laughter is good for health, and happiness is known as a "good medicine for anti-aging." Laughter and happiness can relax the body, clear the mind, eliminate fatigue, enhance organ function, and delay natural aging. The active principle states that people should be broad-minded and comfort themselves, maintain a positive mood, be good at dealing with complex external environments, properly handle interpersonal relationships, learn to use various methods to relieve worries and sorrows, and let happiness actively accompany their lives.
Walk even if you have a car. Walking can regulate brain activity, improve cardiopulmonary function, promote metabolism, and improve physical fitness. People should develop the habit of active walking, which is especially important for those who work and live indoors year-round, such as office workers and intellectuals.