The doctor said bluntly: The sooner you change these bad habits when eating, the healthier your stomach will be!
Hello everyone, we are your TCM physique conditioner, Dr. Yin
Eating is something that everyone has to do every day. Even if it looks ordinary, it is actually very difficult. Some people like to eat while standing, some people like to sit and some people like to squat. So how do these three eating positions affect the body? What bad behaviors can affect our body when we eat? Let's find out together
- squat to eat
When the abdomen is squeezed, the normal peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract will affect digestion and absorption, and the abdominal aorta will be compressed, and the blood vessels in the stomach cannot adequately supply blood, which will lead to a decline in digestive function. Squatting for a long time, the abdomen and lower limbs are oppressed, the blood circulation of the whole body is not smooth, the lower limbs are sore and numb, the peristalsis and tension of the stomach increase, and a large amount of blood is required, and the blood supply to the stomach is affected by squatting, which will directly weaken the stomach. digestive function.
- sit and eat
The food that is eaten needs a lot of blood to participate in the digestive function when it is digested in the stomach. When sitting and standing, the person eating is in an extremely relaxed posture. The blood in the body is controlled by the sympathetic nerve and accumulates in the stomach to participate in digestion and absorption. , which facilitates the digestion and transport of food
- Eating while standing
When eating in a standing position, due to the high position of the human body at this time, the blood in the lower part of the body is not easy to return to the heart, which causes the blood controlled by the sympathetic nerves to enter the digestive tract of the stomach and participate in digestion. The function is greatly weakened, and the digestive function is not strong, and due to Due to gravity, the food eaten is gradually elongated under the gravity environment, which is easy to cause "gastroptosis", which affects the digestion and absorption work, and ultimately is not conducive to the normal digestion and absorption of the human body.
Bad behaviors that affect your health while eating
- Hump your chest while eating
When people eat, the body is in a relaxed state, and it is easy to hunched over the chest, which can put pressure on the esophagus and stomach and affect digestion. Don't squat or sit on the sofa, which will cause pressure on the abdomen, affect the blood circulation of the digestive tract, and cause stomach problems. The correct eating posture is to straighten your back and keep your stomach free from any pressure.
- Gobble
Eating very fast is actually very detrimental to the health of the body. The bulk of the food clumps is likely to produce strong mechanical stimulation to the digestive tract such as the esophagus and the cardia. Over time, it will cause damage to the digestive tract and even cancer.
- Eat hot and cold
In summer, it is easy for everyone to eat hot and cold, while eating steaming meals, drinking ice drinks and eating ice cream, which can easily lead to diarrhea, and may also cause cramps in the digestive system and abdominal pain. Also, be careful not to overheat while eating. If it exceeds 65°C, it may burn the mucous membranes, leading to oral ulcers, esophageal ulcers, and stomach problems.
- Overeating
Overeating will cause harm to the body. Eating a lot of food at one time will damage our own stomach and intestines first. Excessive amount will cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, and over time, it is unavoidable to get sick and get cancer.
Another thing to note is not to eat too many desserts or drink a lot of water after meals, and do not exercise or take a bath right away.
That's all for today's sharing, thank you all for reading.
I am Yin Heqing, your TCM physique conditioner. wish you a happy life!