Our ancestors summarized 6 things to do before going to bed to help you live longer

The Chinese are a nation of longevity. Our ancestors have summarized six things. Although they seem cumbersome, they can make you healthy and completely relaxed. At the same time, they can also improve your sleep quality and make you work energetically. What are these six things?

1. What to do? — Walking

Taking a calm walk for 10-20 minutes will allow blood to circulate to the body surface, providing "lively" care for the skin after you fall asleep. After lying down, do not read books or newspapers, or think about problems, so as to reduce brain activity and fall asleep faster.

2. What to drink? — A glass of milk with honey

There is a saying among the ancient people: "Salt soup in the morning and honey in the evening." It means drink salt water in the morning and honey water in the evening. According to research by foreign medical experts, milk contains l-tryptophan, which promotes sleep. Drinking a glass of milk with honey one hour before bedtime can help you sleep. Honey helps keep blood sugar balanced throughout the night, thus avoiding early awakening, which is especially beneficial for the elderly who often suffer from insomnia.

3. How to keep healthy? - Wash (rub) your feet

Folk proverbs say: "Soaking your feet in hot water before bed is better than taking sleeping pills", "Washing your feet before bed is better than taking tonics", "Take care of the roots of trees and the feet of people", etc. Foreign medical scientists call feet "the second heart of the human body" and "the pump of the heart" and highly praise the health-care function of feet. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the more than 60 acupoints on the feet are closely related to the internal organs. If you can develop the habit of washing your feet with warm water (40-50℃) and massaging the soles and toes before going to bed every day, it can promote the circulation of Qi and blood, relax your muscles and tendons, and restore the balance of Yin and Yang. For the elderly, it has the effect of curing diseases and keeping fit.

4. What are the requirements for the room? -- Open the window for ventilation

Keep the air in the dormitory fresh. When it is windy or cold, open it for a while and then close it before going to bed, which will help you sleep well. But be careful not to cover your head with a blanket when you sleep.

5. What preparations should be made? - Brush teeth, wash face and body

Brushing your teeth before going to bed is more important than in the morning. It not only removes oral deposits, but also helps protect teeth and helps you fall asleep peacefully. After watching TV, wash your face and wipe your body to keep your skin clean and make sleep comfortable and relaxing.

6. How to comb your hair

Ancient doctors discovered that there are many acupuncture points on the head. By combing the acupuncture points, it can have a massage and stimulation effect, and can calm the liver, extinguish wind, open the orifices and protect the spirit, relieve pain and improve eyesight, etc. Combing your scalp with your fingers until it turns red and hot in the morning and evening can unclog blood flow in the head, improve brain thinking and memory, promote nutrition of hair roots, reduce hair loss, eliminate brain fatigue, and help you fall asleep earlier.