From wrinkles to infertility: 5 serious problems of sedentary work and how to prevent them
'05.10.2020'
Source: MC.today
We spend most of the day sitting: in front of a computer, driving a car or negotiating with clients. From sedentary work, we start to have health problems, and completely unexpected ones: a stomach ache, skin ages and hair falls out. And we will keep silent about some of these problems, writes MC.today.
The doctors told why the hair and skin deteriorate from constant sitting, how to prevent these problems, and when to go to a specialist.
Hair thinns in the sun - but needs vitamin D
It seems that the hair cannot suffer from lack of movement. But in our body, everything is interconnected.
Let's say you work in an office and sit at your computer for 6-10 hours a day. Sport is not your strong point, but doing exercises in the morning is too lazy. Over time, you notice that your hair has become brittle, and dandruff appears on the head.
Where does the connection come from? The fact is that due to lack of movement, blood circulation and metabolism deteriorate. And if you are also experiencing stress, then your vessels constrict, which deliver blood and nutrients to the scalp. This makes the hair thinner and may even begin to fall out.
“There is one plus for hair from constantly working indoors - it gets less sunlight, which makes it brittle. But if you avoid the sun at all and work at night, then you will not have enough vitamin D. And this also deteriorates your hair, ”explains trichologist and dermatologist Natalia Malyk.
If you just notice minor problems with your hair - it has become more brittle and grows worse, then simple tips will help you. For example, you can eat more fruits and vegetables - they will help to fill the lack of vitamins and minerals in any person. Unlike dietary supplements and medicines, they do not require a prescription. Sports or at least a warm up will improve blood flow and metabolism.
When you start having serious problems - hair falls out noticeably, bald patches and dandruff appear, it is better to contact a trichologist. He will find out the exact cause and prescribe treatment.
If your hair lacks vitamins, the trichologist will help deliver them to the body. The doctor has several methods in his “arsenal”: for example, you can be prescribed a vitamin complex in tablets. Another way is mesotherapy, when the doctor gives injections and directly nourishes the scalp. The latter will not hurt.
“There is one plus for hair from constantly working indoors - it gets less sunlight, which makes it brittle. But if you avoid the sun at all and work at night, then you will not have enough vitamin D. And this also deteriorates your hair, ”explains trichologist and dermatologist Natalia Malyk.
If you just notice minor problems with your hair - it has become more brittle and grows worse, then simple tips will help you. For example, you can eat more fruits and vegetables - they will help to fill the lack of vitamins and minerals in any person. Unlike dietary supplements and medicines, they do not require a prescription. Sports or at least a warm up will improve blood flow and metabolism.
When you start having serious problems - hair falls out noticeably, bald patches and dandruff appear, it is better to contact a trichologist. He will find out the exact cause and prescribe treatment.
If your hair lacks vitamins, the trichologist will help deliver them to the body. The doctor has several methods in his “arsenal”: for example, you can be prescribed a vitamin complex in tablets. Another way is mesotherapy, when the doctor gives injections and directly nourishes the scalp. The latter will not hurt.
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Sleep a little - get wrinkles and circles under the eyes
Doctors say that the skin is the mirror of the body. She is the first to react to any problems of the body, including those associated with lack of movement. When a person is constantly sitting, he spends fewer calories and begins to eat less. Because of this, it receives less amino acids and minerals. As a result, the skin ages faster.
Lack of sleep also affects the skin. When a person sleeps, the body regenerates cells and gets rid of toxins. The top layer of the skin is exfoliated and replaced with a new, smoother and healthier skin. If a person does not have enough sleep, then his body does not have time to recover: the skin becomes dull, wrinkles appear, and gray circles appear under the eyes.
As in the case of hair, it is better to eliminate the causes of skin problems: move more, get enough sleep and improve the diet. You can often eat foods that contain biotin (liver, kidneys, cauliflower, beans, and peanuts) and folic acid (carrots, nuts, bananas). And don't forget to take proper care of your skin - use a scrub to cleanse it and a special cream to moisturize it.
For eczema or other serious skin problems, see a dermatologist. The doctor will examine you and try to find out what is the cause of your illness. But remember: the first thing you will be asked is how often you move, how you eat, and how well you sleep.
Sport helps your stomach - as long as you don't feel sick
Due to a lack of movement, not only muscles lose tone, but also internal organs: for example, the stomach and intestines. Due to sedentary work, less blood flows to them, the organs lack nutrients.
Unlike skin and hair, fast food primarily affects the condition of the stomach. In hamburgers, shawarma and pizza, there are a lot of calories and carbohydrates that the body does not have time to "burn" during sedentary work. Such food can cause gastritis or even ulcers.
“At the same time, coffee, which office workers love so much, turns out to be not so harmful. Grain coffee helps flush excess bile from the body. But you should not abuse the drink, especially if you have contracted an intestinal infection, you have a stomach ache or heartburn has begun. In this case, it is better to refuse coffee before meeting with a doctor, ”explains gastroenterologist Lyudmila Yuriy.
To eliminate stomach problems in advance, you need to eat less fast food and move more. Especially doctors recommend sports where the same actions are repeated: walking, running, cycling or aerobics. Exercise should be postponed if you feel nauseous, stomach ache, or fever.
If the pain and nausea persist for a whole day or longer, it's best to go to the hospital. They will examine you and find out what caused the disease. Moreover, doctors do not always prescribe medications: you may be asked to talk about your diet and tell you which foods you are missing and which ones should be discarded.
Lower back pain comes from burgers and sedentary work
Sedentary work and lack of movement provoke problems that you don't want to talk about. Some of these diseases are polyps, paraproctitis, and hemorrhoids. The latter arises from stagnation of venous blood, when a person sits for a long time and does not move.
“If 10 years ago patients over 40 came to me, now half of them are not even 30! In addition to lack of movement, illness is provoked by a “diet” of burgers, fried potatoes and popcorn, ”says proctologist Anatoly Ostapenko.
Doctors recommend wearing loose-fitting clothing and not sitting cross-legged in order not to restrict blood circulation. If possible, then walk more often and climb the stairs instead of the elevator. And during work, at least once an hour, get up from the chair and take a walk.
If you constantly feel pain "below the back" and you are bleeding, see your doctor. The earlier you come to the hospital, the easier the treatment will be - modern methods can solve the problem in 10 minutes. You can come at lunchtime and return to the office after treatment. And after 2-3 days you will be able to play sports. The main thing is not to start the disease.
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Lack of movement can lead to infertility
Sedentary work is also bad for women's health. The reasons are the same: lack of activity leads to stagnation of blood, due to which the internal organs lack oxygen, vitamins and minerals. If blood circulation in the female organs is disturbed, then diseases may begin, the result of which is infertility.
During breaks, do not eat sweets. Chocolate and baked goods are high in calories, which can lead to excess weight. Subcutaneous fat accumulates excess estrogen (female sex hormone, which is responsible for puberty and pregnancy. - Ed.), From which endometriosis can begin (growth of the inner layer of the uterus. - Ed.) Mastopathy (inflammation of the mammary glands. - Ed. ed.) and other unpleasant diseases.
“If a woman starts having problems, it is better for her to immediately go to the hospital. Changing your diet or drinking pain relievers is not enough until your doctor knows the cause of your pain. Many women's diseases go away without symptoms, but when they appear, the problem is definitely there. If a woman feels pain, then it is better for her to postpone training until consulting a doctor, ”explains gynecologist Natalya Ermolovich.
During the examination, gynecologists often use ultrasound (ultrasound. - Ed.) - the patient's abdomen is lubricated with a special gel, and then the doctor passes the sensor over the body. This method does not cause pain, allows you to identify the cause of the ailments and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
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