Is drinking milk and honey at night good for your health?

Nowadays, the elderly pay more and more attention to health preservation. Many elderly people like to drink milk before going to bed, or take a walk to preserve their health. The health of the elderly is getting better and better. Milk contains a lot of nutrients, and honey is also very good for the elderly. So, is it good for the elderly to drink milk and honey at night? Let’s take a look at what health preservation matters the elderly can do.

1. Take a walk

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. Brush your teeth, wash your 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

The above article introduces some health-preserving things that the elderly should do. As long as the elderly take good care of their bodies and pay attention to the details of life, they can prevent various diseases and improve their body's immunity. The elderly should also pay attention to exercising more often.