Introduction: During the hot summer season, elderly individuals with hypertension, coronary heart disease, and hyperlipidemia should abandon the misconception that stroke is more common only in cold weather. When temperatures rise above 32°C, the incidence of stroke increases significantly. High temperatures in summer require vigilance against "heat stroke."
In summer, the body sweats more, and elderly individuals have less water in their bodies, making them prone to dehydration. Dehydration can thicken the blood. For the elderly with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, this can impede blood flow to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke.
To prevent stroke, it is crucial to prioritize conditions like hypertension and hyperlipidemia that can trigger it. Arrange daily life reasonably, balance work and rest, eat foods that soften blood vessels and lower blood lipids, and take medications such as Tongxinluo Capsule under a doctor's guidance to lower lipids, prevent coagulation, reduce blood viscosity, and improve blood supply to the brain, effectively preventing stroke.
The elderly should also avoid excessive exposure to cold. Most elderly individuals have hardened blood vessels, and sudden changes in temperature can lead to accidents. Therefore, when using air conditioning, the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors should not exceed 8°C. At the same time, replenish water promptly to prevent blood thickening and thrombosis, which can trigger stroke, angina, and other conditions. For those with a history of stroke, symptoms such as dizziness, headache, numbness in half the body, and frequent yawning require immediate medical attention.
During the transition from summer to autumn, although temperatures are cool in the mornings and evenings, they are higher at noon with lower air pressure. This increases body sweating and evaporation, slowing blood flow and increasing vascular resistance. Due to atrophy of skin sweat glands and decline in circulatory system function, the elderly have poor heat dissipation. When blood viscosity reaches a certain point, small clots can form, causing ischemia in the heart and brain, leading to ischemic diseases such as stroke and myocardial infarction. At this time of year, the "Autumn Tiger" can strike unexpectedly, causing a significant rise in temperature. Meanwhile, many people dress inappropriately, leading to rapid loss of body water in the midday sun or under direct sunlight.
For preventing heat stroke, replenishing water promptly and adequately is very important. Experts explain that drinking plenty of water is the simplest and most effective way to prevent increased blood viscosity and vascular embolism. The elderly should drink water regularly even when not thirsty, consuming about 2500 ml daily, which can be plain water or light tea. Drinking water frequently throughout the day dilutes the blood. Ensure adequate sleep, eat more fruits and vegetables, and wear breathable, heat-dissipating cotton clothing.
During the seasonal shift from summer to autumn, middle-aged and elderly friends should also strengthen targeted physical exercise to improve their resistance to disease and ability to adapt.
As the weather cools, many people's appetites improve. However, middle-aged and elderly individuals, especially those with high blood pressure or blood lipids, should maintain a light, balanced diet, eating more foods rich in coarse fiber, as well as fruits and vegetables.
For middle-aged and elderly individuals to prevent and treat stroke, it is advisable to keep Tongren Niuhuang Qingxin Pills at home. This is a flagship product of Beijing Tong Ren Tang, its prescription originating from the "Taiping Huimin Heji Ju Fang" (The Great Peace Benevolent Pharmacy Bureau Formulary), a secret imperial formula of Tong Ren Tang. It is composed of 27 ingredients, including artificial cow-bezoar, antelope horn, artificial musk, ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala (processed with bran), Angelica sinensis, white peony root, Bupleurum root, dried ginger, donkey-hide gelatin, platycodon root, and water buffalo horn extract powder.
Tongren Niuhuang Qingxin Pills have the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing blood, calming the mind, and resolving phlegm to extinguish wind. They can harmonize the nutritive and defensive qi and blood, as well as clear the heart and relieve heat. The formula is exquisitely balanced, coordinating warming and cooling ingredients, with tonification within the clearing and clearing within the tonification. It is suitable for a wide range of people and is clinically effective for treating various syndromes caused by qi and blood deficiency, wind-phlegm disturbing the upper body, and deficiency fire flaring upward. It is used for conditions such as hypertension, the prodromal stage of stroke (pre-cerebrovascular accident), the sequelae of stroke (post-cerebrovascular accident), and dizziness. It can not only treat critical cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases but is also an excellent remedy for daily health maintenance and prevention.