The cold weather in autumn can threaten the gastric functions to varying degrees. Therefore, people, especially people with weak physical constitution must pay great attention to health care in autumn. Porridge is the most suitable food to adjust the functions of the spleen and stomach. People can drink porridge in the autumn morning, which can prevent autumn-coldness and autumn-dryness diseases. The porridge made of maize flour and sweet potatoes are rather beneficial to the human health. Maize flour contains various nutrients like unsaturated fatty acid, and sweet potatoes play an important role in improving the physical conditions and prolonging the life. Sesame porridge can improve memory and prevent the premature whitening of beard and hair. Glutinous rice congee can improve the anemia, malnutrition, inappetence and chronic enteritis. These kinds of porridge are very suitable for people to drink in autumn.

Except proper porridge, some skills can also be adopted to improve the physical health for the human body. The first skill is to chew carefully and swallow slowly at dinner. If people eat the foods rapidly, the inadequate chewing will affect the normal secretion of digestive juice and finally cause indigestion. The second skill is to have dinner regularly with fixed quantity. Taking food irregularly can increase the burden of the stomach and intestines. The third skill is to have breakfast regularly. Because of various reasons, many people do not have breakfast regularly, which can seriously endanger the human health. The sleep for a long time without taking food can cause the stomach empty too long. Thus, the disorders of the stomach and intestines can be seriously caused. The fourth skill is to keep a happy mood in everyday life. The high pressure and anxiety can cause the excessive secretion of gastric juice, which is one of the reasons of causing weak prevention mechanism of gastric mucosa. The fifth skill is to drink and smoke moderately. Drinks containing alcohol can decrease the resistant ability of gastric mucosa and cause gastritis. If people have to drink liquors, limosis should be avoided. The nicotine contained in cigarettes can stimulate the secretion of gastric acid and affect the recovery of ulcer. The sixth skill is to maintain adequate sleep and exercises. Moderate sleep and exercises can effectively alleviate the pressure and reduce the risks of getting gastric and intestinal diseases. The seventh skill is to increase the intake of proper foods, such as dairy products, eggs, lean meat, fruits and vegetables. These foods can accelerate the gastric and intestinal peristalsis and remove the toxins from the human body.

In short, the skills like good dietary habits should be adopted to maintain the physical health to the full extent.