How to regulate the diet of constipation in the elderly?

　　According to experts, except for a few people with dry stool, Bad breath Elderly people whose main manifestations include excess heat syndrome, such as red face, thirst, and abdominal fullness. constipate In addition to patients, other elderly people should appropriately reduce the intake of cold fruits and vegetables such as pears, bananas, cucumbers, wax gourds, oranges, and watermelons in their daily diet, and increase the intake of walnut kernels, Cistanche deserticola, mutton, sheep kidney, dog meat, leeks and other foods that have a yang-warming effect.

　　Since the elderly suffer from spleen and kidney yang deficiency, they also suffer from varying degrees of qi, blood and body fluid deficiency. Therefore, elderly friends with constipation should appropriately increase their intake of yam, corn, japonica rice, glutinous rice, red dates, honey, mulberries, black sesame seeds, pine nuts and other foods that can nourish qi, nourish blood, moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation. At the same time, avoid tobacco, alcohol, strong tea, chili, mustard, pepper, etc.

　　elderly Constipation is closely related to declining intestinal function and reduced peristalsis. For this kind of constipation, you must not rely on laxatives. The consequences of coveting for "quick fix" may form a vicious cycle, leading to weak intestinal peristalsis and drier intestines.

　　Therefore, elderly patients with constipation should make comprehensive adjustments in their lives. In addition to dietary adjustments, they should also pay attention to the following points: first, develop the habit of taking the initiative to drink water; second, if their condition and physical strength permit, they should healthy Condition, do some activities within your ability, such as walking, Tai Chi, gymnastics, etc.; third, develop the habit of defecation on time, whether you have the intention to defecate or not; fourth, use massage to relieve constipation: overlap your hands and apply even force, starting from the right lower abdomen and massaging around the navel 100 times clockwise and 100 times counterclockwise, 3 times a day.