"Autumn Freeze" Doesn't Mean You Should Actually Freeze
Introduction: As the autumn coolness sets in, people dress in all sorts of ways. Walking down the street, you'll see countless people dressed inappropriately: short sleeves, long sleeves, windbreakers, down jackets, winter coats... you can see all kinds of clothing. Isn't the saying "dress warmly in spring and expose yourself to the cold in autumn" good for your health? How much "freezing" is appropriate? For example, is it still appropriate to go barefoot in sandals these days? Let's find out what "autumn freeze" really means:
Recently, as the weather has turned cooler, the number of people going to the hospital emergency room has significantly increased. Elderly people are experiencing sudden heart and brain conditions, and children are falling prey to respiratory infections. Both Chinese and Western medicine experts advise everyone that "autumn freeze" does not mean you should freeze; it means to add clothing gradually!
The saying "dress warmly in spring and expose yourself to the cold in autumn" is a health proverb. It is the accumulated experience of people for maintaining good health and has a certain scientific basis.
"Autumn freeze" means that as the autumn temperature becomes slightly cooler, you should not add clothes too early or too much. The stimulation of appropriate coolness helps to build cold tolerance. By exercising in an environment with gradually decreasing temperatures, the body's metabolism can be promoted, heat production can be increased, and adaptability to low temperatures can be improved. By the same logic, when the seasons are just beginning to change, the temperature is still unstable, and the summer heat has not yet completely subsided. Adding clothes too early and too much can easily lead to catching a cold if the temperature rises again, causing you to sweat and then catch a chill.
Experts believe that "autumn freeze" is not suitable for everyone. The elderly, children, patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, patients with chronic kidney disease, and patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers should not "freeze." Even healthy people must be careful not to "freeze" excessively.
How do you find the right "degree" of "autumn freeze"? Some parts of the body, such as the feet, neck, abdomen, and shoulders, should be kept warm. Therefore, healthy children can be given extra clothing gradually. For children who catch colds easily, clothing should not be added too quickly or too much. She said that parents can judge if their baby is dressed appropriately in two ways: first, touch the baby's collarbone; if it is warm, it means the clothing is just right. Second, touch the baby's back; if the back is sweaty or the clothes are even wet, it means the baby is overdressed and should have clothing removed promptly.