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In late autumn, there is a particular work and rest, keeping in mind 3 adherence and 2 taboos, and the body and mind are in a good state of lightness
As autumn intensifies, the temperature gradually decreases, and people's living habits and routines also need to be adjusted.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that autumn is the season of nourishing the lungs and astringent, which is very important for human health. In order to better adapt to the changes of the seasons and keep the body and mind in the best condition, this article will ** 3 principles that should be adhered to and 2 taboos to avoid in late autumn to help you reasonably adjust your work and rest and appreciate the charm of traditional Chinese medicine.
1. Insist on going to bed early and getting up early.
Autumn is good for nourishing the lungs, and going to bed early and waking up early can help nourish the lungs. Between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. is the best time to nourish your lungs, and you should get enough sleep at this time. In addition, as the days get shorter in autumn, people's sleep quality will also improve, so it is recommended to go to bed around 10 p.m. every night and wake up around 7 a.m. to maintain a regular schedule.
2. Insist on moderate exercise.
Moderate exercise can help people strengthen their physique, improve their immunity, and at the same time regulate the body's endocrine system. Autumn is a great time to exercise, but avoid too strenuous exercise to prevent excessive sweating and colds.
Light aerobic exercises such as jogging, tai chi, and baduanjin are more suitable for autumn. In addition, you should maintain good air circulation when exercising and avoid going out to exercise in hazy weather.
3. Adhere to dietary conditioning.
The autumn diet should be based on nourishing and moisturizing the lungs. It is recommended to eat more foods such as lily, white fungus, and pears that have the effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, as well as nut foods such as sesame seeds and walnuts. In addition, some acidic foods such as hawthorn and grapefruit can be consumed in moderation to restrain lung qi. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid eating spicy, fried and other irritating foods to avoid damage to the lungs.
Fourth, it is forbidden to open windows for ventilation.
Although the temperature gradually decreases in autumn, indoor ventilation is still important. It is not advisable to close the windows when sleeping at night, and a certain amount of ventilation should be maintained.
Otherwise, it is easy to cause turbidity in indoor air, affect sleep quality and even cause respiratory diseases. It is recommended to open the window for ventilation for a period of time before going to bed to ensure that the indoor air is fresh.
5. Excessive warmth is contraindicated.
As temperatures gradually drop, people are starting to pay attention to keeping warm. However, excessive warmth can easily lead to the closure of sweat gland pores, affecting the normal heat dissipation function of the body. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that autumn should be "thin clothes to keep out the cold", and wearing too thick clothes can easily cause autumn dry symptoms, such as dry mouth and tongue, **dryness, etc. Therefore, it is recommended to increase or remove clothing according to the temperature change to keep the body comfortable.
In short, late autumn is a critical period for health preservation. By adhering to the three principles of going to bed early and waking up early, exercising moderately, and eating well, as well as avoiding the two taboos of excessive warmth and ventilation without opening windows, people can better adapt to the changes of the seasons and maintain a good state of physical and mental lightness.
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