Excessive static electricity in the body may affect heart rate
Mr. Lu, a 62 year old resident of Nanning, told reporters that he had an unforgettable hospitalization experience two years ago. At that time, it was also winter. When he went to bed at night and took off his clothes, a series of static electricity "crackled". There was nothing at that time, but after 10 minutes, he, who had already had coronary heart disease, suddenly felt palpitations, had a premature pulse on his self test, and had some chest tightness. After being promptly taken to the hospital by his family, the doctor diagnosed that Mr. Lu had arrhythmia due to strong static electricity on his body.
The reason for Mr. Lu's excessive static electricity in his body is, on the one hand, that he may come into contact with too many items such as wool and chemical fibers in his daily life, and on the other hand, it is related to kidney deficiency causing skin dryness. Mr. Lu said that after the doctor adjusted him according to the principle of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney, he was soon discharged from the hospital.
Elderly people are more likely to be 'electrified'
Gu Qiuye, the president of the Guangxi Subhealth Society, said that many people produce static electricity in winter, but the elderly are relatively more prone because their skin is relatively dry. The causes of dry skin are mostly related to kidney yin deficiency.
She said that static electricity has a negative impact on health. Skin electrostatic interference can alter the normal potential difference on the human body surface, affecting the normal electrophysiological processes of the myocardium and the normal conduction of electrocardiogram without interference. This type of static electricity can worsen the patient's condition or induce premature contractions. Persistent static electricity can also increase the alkalinity of the blood, leading to skin itching, pigmentation, affecting the physiological balance of the body, and interfering with emotions.
Many office white-collar workers who operate computers every day have a much higher risk of facial diseases such as erythema and pigmentation than those who do not use computers. This is because the static electricity generated by computer screens attracts a large amount of suspended dust, causing facial irritation.
Regulating kidney and replenishing water can prevent static electricity
Gu Qiuye told reporters that there are many ways to prevent static electricity. For example, go wash your hands before going out, or put your hands on the wall to remove static electricity; Try to choose pure cotton products as the fabric for clothing and home decorations, and avoid using chemical fiber carpets and furniture made of plastic as surface materials to prevent friction and electrification; Try to stay away from electrical appliances such as televisions and refrigerators as much as possible to prevent induction electrification; After turning off the TV and leaving the computer, one should immediately wash their hands and face to release static charges on the skin surface in water.
From a medical perspective, Chief Physician Qiu Quan from the Physical Identification Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests that people with dry and itchy skin in winter should pay attention to nourishing yin, tonifying kidney, and replenishing water. The specific approach is to eat more acidic foods such as vegetables, fruits, and yogurt, drink more water, and supplement calcium and vitamin C. If diagnosed with kidney yin deficiency, you can take some kidney tonifying drugs under the guidance of a doctor.
(Intern Editor: Huang Junda)