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Excessive emotional stimuli If persistent emotional stimuli or sudden violent psychic trauma occur beyond the range of adjustment of physiological activities of the human body, it will cause disorders of qi and blood inside the human body, functional disturbances of viscera, meridians and collaterals, thus speeding up ageing Maladjustment of work and rest
Overstrain and overrest are both harmful to health. The so-called overstrain refers to not only excessive and heavy mental labor and physical labor, but also abnormal life style such as frequent sexual life, excessive food ingestion and recreation, etc. On the contrary, excessively comfortable life is not good for health and longevity, either. Heredity Ageing is closely related to heredity. Good heredity results in strong physique full of vigor and insusceptibility to ageing. Conversely, poor heredity bring on wan and sallow complexion and listlessness. Consequently, ageing will occur early or acceleratively. Social Environment Dramatic changes in social position may bring about mental and physical impairment to people. Thus, premature ageing will appear. Besides, rich life is replaced by poverty or respectable statues is followed by low one, both of which may result in premature ageing, even death at a young age. Also, irrational social systems, unhealthy social customs, backward ideology, intense and acute competition for existence as well as complicated interpersonal relationships may all result in metabolic disorders of the human body, giving rise to premature ageing. Natural surroundings
Residents in mountainous areas with cold climate possess relatively long life; dwellers have relatively short life in flatlands and low-lying lands as well as in the south with high temperature throughout the year. Besides, environmental pollution in cities is more serious than in rural areas, this can affect health and promote premature ageing. Master's experience in life cultivation and life prolongation in successive dynasties. China is a country with longer average life span in the world, and a history of studying the theory and methods of longevity for more than 2,000 years. During each historical period, there exit famous typical longevous masters. They have not only lived a long life, but also accumulate much experience in strengthening health and prolonging life.
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