The custom of drinking Laba Congee began in ancient times and originated in the north, because the winter in the north is very cold, especially on the days of Laba! So, how do men protect their prostate during such a cold holiday?
1. Due to the relatively low temperature, especially in the cold winter, many male friends try to reduce outdoor activities and physical exercise, and stay indoors for a long time to maintain a sitting posture, causing long-term pressure on the prostate and causing congestion and edema, leading to acute prostatitis.
2. Spicy food caused the above disaster. In particular, drinking while eating spicy hot pot is considered a great enjoyment in winter. However, spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers, scallions, garlic, pepper, and alcohol can cause vasodilation and organ congestion. Mild vasodilation can accelerate blood circulation, and the blood vessels of the prostate continue to expand. Prolonged hyperemia of the prostate can induce prostatitis, leading to poor urination.
3. In winter, when the temperature is low, many male friends fail to pay attention to keeping warm, causing local cooling, leading to acute prostatitis and abnormal urination. In fact, many reproductive and urinary system diseases have this characteristic, such as acute prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, urethritis, and so on.
Men should form good habits to protect their prostate in winter
1. Drink more water every day.
Flushing the urethra through urination can promote the discharge of prostate secretions and prevent prostate infection. Drinking too little water can concentrate urine and reduce the frequency of urination, which can have extremely adverse effects on the prostate, kidneys, bladder, and other organs.
2. Don't hold your urine.
Holding urine can cause the bladder to overfill, compressing the prostate. After the cold weather, many people are unwilling to get up at night to urinate, so they are forced to hold back, but they do not know that doing so may lead to dysuria and urinary retention.
3. Local thermal insulation should be in place.
Cold increases the excitability of sympathetic nerves, leading to contraction of prostate glands, dilation of glands and blood vessels, and congestion. Therefore, it is necessary to timely add clothing according to weather changes, and pay attention to local warmth preservation to protect the prostate.
4. Try not to sit too long.
Avoid playing mahjong, playing poker, watching TV, etc. for a long time. Desk workers or those who need a long-distance ride should pay attention to getting up and exercising their muscles and bones at regular intervals. In addition, cycling and other cross riding actions can cause pressure on the prostate, leading to prostate congestion, so it is important to avoid cycling for long periods of time.