Autumn is the right time to maintain health, adjust yin and yang according to the weather
As the autumn wind gradually blows, the golden leaves are spread on the ground. We also usher in the seasonal change from hot to cold. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the "correspondence between heaven and man". In autumn, Yang Qi gradually converges and Yin Qi gradually increases. The physiological activities of the human body should also be adjusted accordingly. In this At this time, following nature and carrying out the so-called mild physical maintenance can not only enhance our ability to adapt to climate change, but also lay a solid foundation for health in the coming cold winter. The core points of autumn health care are "harvest" and "moisturizing", which should not only converge yang energy, but also nourish yin and moisturize dryness.
Reasonable diet, nourishing yin, moistening lungs and resisting autumn dryness
In autumn, the climate is dry, and this dryness can easily damage the body's body fluids. Therefore, the principle of nourishing yin and moistening dryness should be used in dietary maintenance, and more foods rich in vitamins should be consumed, especially vitamin A and vitamin C. This can effectively enhance the resistance of the respiratory mucosa and prevent colds. In autumn, nature has given us many excellent products to moisturize dryness. Among them are pears, which are called "natural mineral water". They have the effect of removing heat toxins, promoting the production of body fluids and relieving dryness. Eating one or two every day can effectively alleviate the discomfort caused by autumn dryness; apples are sweet and refreshing in nature. The cool kind has the effect of tonifying the spleen and nourishing stomach yin, and is a powerful helper in maintaining cardiovascular health; there are also seasonal fruits such as pomegranate, kiwi, and grapefruit. They also have the benefits of promoting the production of body fluids to relieve thirst, having antioxidant properties, and supplementing vitamins for the human body. When applying traditional health care wisdom, we must pay attention to the properties of food. For example, persimmons can nourish the lungs and protect the stomach, but they are cold in nature and contain a lot of tannic acid, so they must not be eaten on an empty stomach. Jujubes can nourish the body and replenish qi, but the jujube skin is not easily digested, so it is best to remove the skin when eating.
Eat in moderation, maintain moderate cold and temperature to protect the spleen and stomach
Autumn is a harvest season, and it’s also a good time to taste those plump crabs. However, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, crabs are cold in nature and can easily damage the function of the spleen and stomach. Therefore, you must not overeat. When eating, you can add warm seasonings such as shredded ginger and perilla to neutralize the cold nature of crabs. The spleen and stomach are acquired and the source of Qi and blood biochemistry. Protecting the spleen and stomach is an important part of scientific health care standards. Use the ingredients in the kitchen skillfully for gentle cooking. Foods such as garlic, radish, ginger, and leeks are good for enhancing immunity. If you don’t like their taste, you can skillfully add minced garlic when cooking, or boil some radish water or ginger water to drink. For those people who are prone to dry cough in autumn, stewing raw pear water with rock sugar is a simple and effective dietary therapy method to moisten the lungs and relieve cough. It is particularly important to point out that "medicines are three parts poison". Do not rely on drugs to prevent diseases. The safest and most fundamental way is to improve your own immunity through lifestyle adjustments.
Live a regular life, combine movement and stillness to strengthen your physique
The weather becomes bright and refreshing in autumn, which is a good time to carry out daily health management and strengthen outdoor activities. Moderate exercise such as walking and jogging can move the muscles and bones of the body. At the same time, getting more sun is beneficial to promoting the absorption of calcium in the body and strengthening the body. However, the temperature difference between day and night in autumn is large. When the temperature is low, it is still necessary to add clothes in time, especially when going out in the morning and evening to prevent colds caused by wind and cold. This is the part of the folk proverb "spring covers the autumn frost" that needs to be flexibly grasped. In terms of home environment, although the weather is getting cooler, it is still necessary to open windows regularly for ventilation to maintain indoor air circulation and reduce the growth of germs. As for the bedding, it must be washed and dried frequently to use sunlight to achieve the purpose of sterilization and mite removal, thereby creating such a clean and comfortable resting environment.
Drinking tea and appreciating chrysanthemums can clear the liver, improve eyesight and soothe the mind.
Chrysanthemum is a symbol of autumn, and it is also an excellent health drink. Academic classics of traditional Chinese medicine such as "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" and "Compendium of Materia Medica" have relevant records. White chrysanthemum tea has the characteristics of sweet and cold taste, and has the effects of dispersing wind-heat, calming the liver and improving eyesight. Brewing a cup of chrysanthemum tea in the afternoon will not only please the eyes and make people happy, but its function of dispersing wind and clearing away heat is also helpful in relieving redness, swelling, pain and dizziness caused by autumn dryness. In our busy life, this cup of tea is also a good way to help us calm down and recuperate our mental state. At the same time, things like the serum stimulants rich in kiwi fruit and the citric acid in lemons that aid digestion all remind us that in autumn, through diet, we can regulate emotions and physical functions in a safe, gentle and operable way, which is in line with modern nutrition and traditional health care concepts.
To sum up, autumn health care is a science that combines the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine and the wisdom of modern nutrition. By carrying out careful maintenance in diet, daily life, exercise and other aspects according to the changes of the four seasons, we can not only effectively prevent autumn dryness and respiratory diseases, but also maintain the balance of yin and yang in the body. I hope that in this harvest season, we can use scientific and orthodox health care methods to pave a solid path for the health of ourselves and our families, and enjoy the tranquility and abundance provided by golden autumn. Let us start from the ordinary, integrate the concept of health into every aspect of life, and spend this beautiful autumn safely.
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