​What is the best way to treat numbness in the hands of the elderly?

Many people are prone to numbness in their hands and feet as they get older, especially some middle-aged and elderly friends. Numbness in their hands and feet may affect their normal movements. Therefore, everyone should pay attention to choosing some appropriate methods to prevent stroke, keep a regular schedule, and go to the hospital for check-up in time.

Preventive Care

1. Keep a regular schedule and eat in moderation:

Pay attention to keeping a regular schedule. Eat in moderation, especially avoid overeating fatty and greasy foods, to prevent "three highs" blood diseases. Keep a happy mood and avoid worry and anger. Participate in physical activities within your ability, such as running, health exercises, outdoor sports, etc., to strengthen your physical fitness and make your qi and blood flow smoothly.

2. Pay attention to preventing stroke

People who are middle-aged or older, especially those who are obese, should take active measures to prevent stroke if they experience numbness in their index finger, middle finger or the root of the tongue.

3. Keep warm

If numbness is aggravated by cloudy, rainy and humid weather, you should keep warm and avoid moisture. Especially pay attention to keeping warm. Excessive cooling of the body, cold weather, or severe cold weather often aggravates the symptoms of numbness.

Dietary taboos

1. Low-calorie diet: The total calories provided by the diet should be enough to maintain normal weight.

2. Low cholesterol, low animal fat diet: Overeating of foods containing cholesterol and animal fat can easily increase serum cholesterol and triglycerides, and promote atherosclerosis. Try to eat vegetable oils, soybeans and soy products. It is also not advisable to consume too much vegetable oil, as it can make people obese and promote the formation of atherosclerosis.

3. Low-salt diet: Excessive sodium intake has the function of retaining water from being filtered out by the kidneys, thereby increasing circulating blood volume, raising blood pressure and increasing the burden on the heart.