Sitting workers should beware of colon cancer

People who sit for long periods of time are more susceptible to colon cancer. There are several reasons for this: long periods of sitting for work result in relatively low physical exertion, and the digestion, decomposition and excretion of fat and protein consumed are slower; intestinal motility is weakened, and intestinal metabolites are easily retained in the intestines, and some of the harmful components can irritate the colon mucosa and intestinal wall for a long time; the blood circulation in the pelvic cavity and lumbar sacral region slows down due to pressure, making it easy to get hemorrhoids and constipation. At the same time, the body's immunity is reduced, fat is deposited, cholesterol is increased, and it is easy to get gallstones. For those who do mental work, excessive fatigue of the cerebral cortex can lead to reduced visceral regulation nerve function, abnormal regulation of the gastrointestinal tract, slower intestinal wall motility, increased tension of mesenteric blood vessels, and reduced blood perfusion.

After sitting for about two hours for a long time, moving for 15 minutes can prevent colon cancer. There are many ways to move, which can be selected according to local conditions, such as stretching the limbs, twisting the waist and knees, doing work breaks, etc., to promote pelvic blood circulation and increase gastrointestinal motility. At the same time, you should avoid sitting down to work immediately after a full meal. In addition, you can also eat more foods rich in fiber, such as beans, sweet potatoes, leeks, etc., to keep the bowels open; develop a good habit of regular bowel movements, and don't hold back the bowels. In addition, people who sit for a long time should take a walk regularly, which can strengthen the movement of the abdominal muscles and diaphragm, and the movement of the abdominal wall muscles also has a massage effect on the gastrointestinal tract, which improves the blood circulation of the digestive system, helps gastrointestinal motility, helps improve digestive function, and prevents the occurrence of colon cancer and other diseases.