30 Secrets Your Doctor Won't Tell You
1. Fruit acids can aid digestion. If you have indigestion, I encourage you to eat fruit after a meal. However, if your digestive system is functioning well, eating fruit after a meal might actually be counterproductive. This not only加重加重 the digestive burden but also produces gas, leading to bloating. Therefore, it is recommended to eat fruit 1 to 2 hours after a meal.
2. Fasting is required for a physical exam, but this doesn't mean you shouldn't eat from the night before. My recommendation is to eat light food the night before the exam, skip breakfast on the day of the exam, drink less water, and avoid exercise. Gastroenterologist
3. Not everyone is a suitable candidate for nearsightedness correction surgery, unless you have been wearing nearsighted glasses or contact lenses continuously and steadily for more than a year before the surgery.
4. Persistently wearing sunglasses is crucial for protecting your eyes from various eye diseases, including cataracts, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM when sunlight is strongest. When choosing, consider whether the lenses are marked to block 100% of ultraviolet rays. — Ophthalmologist
5. Mites, cold viruses, hepatitis B viruses, measles viruses, mold, and more can survive for long periods at room temperature indoors. Therefore, it is very important to disinfect the house before moving into a new rental. Walls, under the bed, sinks, and toilets should not be missed, and it is especially important to hire professionals to clean and disinfect the air conditioning. — Infectious Disease Specialist
6. Try to avoid exercising in gyms with poor air circulation. This not only fails to strengthen the body but can also harm your health, with the respiratory system being the first to suffer. — Respiratory Physician
7. Although there are currently no medical statistics to confirm a direct link between hair dyeing and blood diseases, based on my experience, dyeing your hair more than four times a year significantly increases the likelihood of dizziness, migraines, and subsequently, a decrease in platelets. In some people, white blood cell counts may also decrease, meaning a weakened immune system. My advice is to dye your hair less. — Hematologist
8. When it comes to drinking water, more is not always better. An adult's kidneys can only excrete 800 to 1000 milliliters of water per hour. If you drink more than 1000 milliliters in an hour, it can lead to hyponatremia and affect kidney health. Therefore, do not drink more than 100 milliliters at a time, and no more than 1000 milliliters per hour. — Nephrologist
9. The causes of tumors are varied, and mold is one of them. Once "healthy foods" like corn, japonica rice, and soybeans become moldy, they produce this carcinogenic mold, damaging the health of organs like the stomach and lungs. Although it's important to promote eating whole grains, you must never eat moldy whole grains, not at all. — Oncologist
10. Acupuncture for weight loss is not effective for everyone. If you usually have a large appetite and are simply overweight, choosing acupuncture for weight loss can yield good results. However, if your obesity is caused by endocrine disorders, it's best to see an endocrinologist for a check-up. — TCM Acupuncturist
11. During your annual physical exam, be sure to pay attention to your thyroid health. It's best to get a blood test to check your thyroid hormone levels. If thyroid hormone secretion is insufficient, you are more likely to experience depression and weight gain. — Endocrinologist
12. Never drink coffee or strong tea to stay alert when you are extremely tired, as it can cause significant harm to your cardiovascular system, with palpitations being one of the symptoms. Smoking when your body is tired will double the harm to your body and mind. — Cardiologist
13. Lifestyle habits such as long-term computer use, frequent texting, and years of driving can lead to compression and damage of the nerves in your wrist. If left untreated, the pain will worsen with age. So, don't take it lightly; it's best to seek timely diagnosis and treatment at a microsurgery department. — Microsurgeon
14. In China, pregnant mothers typically have a B-scan ultrasound once a month after the first trimester. However, during the baby's neural development period, even a small influence can harm its future. So my recommendation is that pregnant women should not have more than 3 B-scan ultrasounds, and it's best if they are all performed after the 6th month. — B-scan Doctor
15. 1 in 10 people have flat feet. People with flat feet will not only experience varying degrees of foot bone deformity after the age of 50 but will also develop varying degrees of heart disease. In China, flat feet are graded, and surgery is required for grade 3 or higher. It's better to have the surgery while you're young rather than waiting until you're old. — Foot and Ankle Surgeon
16. Physical therapy is increasingly popular. In China, many undergraduates and postgraduates are now working in this field. But if I were to seek treatment, I would still choose the head nurse in charge of the office. Although their academic qualifications may not be as high, their experience is very rich. Physical therapy is a discipline based on experience. While postgraduates have higher degrees, their clinical time is not long enough, sometimes making it difficult to make a judgment, whereas an experienced nurse can quickly make the correct treatment based on her experience. — Physical Therapist
17. The rate at which bacteria multiply in your mouth while you sleep is only 60% of the rate during the day, which means your mouth needs more care during the day. I recommend the "343" brushing model: brush for 3 minutes in the morning, 4 minutes at noon, and 3 minutes at night. However, it's best to brush half an hour after a meal to avoid damaging tooth enamel.
18. It is especially important to clean your teeth after eating potato chips because they are even more harmful to your teeth than sweets.
19. Never assume that your teeth are healthy just because they don't hurt. Many dental problems are not easily noticeable. You should see a dentist every 6 months, but avoid scheduling appointments during your menstrual period. — Dentist
20. Eating more than two servings of dairy products a day does not supplement calcium; on the contrary, it is detrimental to health. This is because humans are not well-equipped to digest milk. 75% of the global population lacks an enzyme to digest lactose in milk. Drinking large amounts of milk can easily lead to arthritis, allergies, asthma, and various stomach ailments. If you really like milk, one glass a day is enough. To supplement calcium, you can eat more sardines, almonds, and shrimp. — Orthopedist
21. Before and during your period, due to pelvic congestion and uterine contractions, you may feel a soreness in your lower back. At this time, never rub or punch your waist, as this will not only加重加重 the congestion, leading to more soreness and discomfort, but will also increase bleeding. — Gynecologist
22. To prevent * infection, the best method is not to use cleansers frequently, but to use condoms. — Gynecologist
23. In winter, don't use water that is too hot to wash your face, as it will cause your facial skin to lose moisture too quickly, making it prone to wrinkles later. In summer, don't use water that is too cold, as it will suddenly stimulate your pores to contract, preventing oil and dirt from being cleared out in time, which can easily lead to acne and pimples.
24. To resist skin aging, you should pay more attention to skin sagging and enlarged pores than to wrinkles. — Dermatologist
25. Do not take one medication under the guidance of a gynecologist and another under the guidance of a dermatologist. No matter what medications you are taking, be sure to let your doctors or pharmacists know. — Pharmacist
26. Avoid alcohol while taking medication, as alcohol can amplify the side effects of most drugs many times over and may also react with the drug's ingredients to form new toxic substances. — Pharmacist
27. Do not take medicine with hot water or fruit juice, as this can easily affect the drug's efficacy. — Pharmacist
28. Taking medication 3 times a day should not be scheduled based on three meals a day. You should divide the 24-hour day into three equal parts and take it once every 8 hours. — Pharmacist
29. Don't worry that natural childbirth will cause your * to become loose or your body to lose its shape; this is unfounded. As for concerns about your body, as long as you don't over-supplement with nutrition during pregnancy, you will not lose your figure, and you can actually reshape your body postpartum. More importantly, natural childbirth can prevent many gynecological diseases in women. Doctors encourage natural childbirth; a cesarean section is only an auxiliary method.
30. As an obstetrician, I know the drawbacks of a cesarean section better than anyone. Compared to the pain of uterine contractions during natural childbirth, the pain after a cesarean section is worse, and you cannot get out of bed within 24 hours after the surgery. It takes 3 days for your milk to come in. Both the mother and the baby will suffer greatly. When it comes to natural childbirth, confidence is the most important thing. — Obstetrician
The health secrets I most want to tell you:
1. When you go to the supermarket, be sure to put at least four different colors of fruits and vegetables in your shopping cart, and no more than four boxes of processed foods, such as chips and cookies. This will both boost your immunity and help you avoid overeating.
2. The best way to increase your brainpower is: to play cards, play a musical instrument, or play Sudoku.
3. What can fulfill the following 6 health wishes?
— Cut your risk of cardiovascular disease in half.
— Cut your risk of lung cancer in half.
— It's like getting a free annual gym membership.
— Your sense of taste and smell will become sharper.
— Your chances of catching a cold will be greatly reduced.
— Increase your lifespan by 8 years.
The answer: Quit smoking