In the cold winter, there is occasionally a beautiful snowfall, falling like flowers in the sky. On a snowy day, it's always pleasant, but it's also a challenge for the body. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to introduce you to the way to maintain health on a snowy day.
1.Go outside and stay warm.
When it snows and the weather is cold, the human body is susceptible to cold. The invasion of cold evil into the human body will lead to the external attack of cold evil, and it is easy to have cold, cough and other symptoms. Therefore, it is important to keep warm when going out. It is best to choose to wear thick clothing, paying special attention to the warmth of the waist and feet. In addition, wearing a hat, mask, and gloves is also necessary.
2.Diet.
When it's snowy and cold, the body needs more calories to maintain a normal metabolism. In terms of diet, you should eat plenty of warm foods. For example, ginger, brown sugar, longan and other ingredients have the effect of dissipating cold in warmth, and can be eaten by making soup and stewing. In addition, drinking plenty of warm water can help the body maintain body temperature and prevent dryness.
3.Exercise reasonably.
Many people choose to do activities indoors when the snow is cold, but long-term indoor activities can easily lead to moisture retention in the body, resulting in fatigue and discomfort. Moderate outdoor exercise can help remove moisture from the body and strengthen physical fitness. On snowy days, suitable outdoor activities include snow shoveling, skiing, and snowball fights, but be careful not to protect yourself from the cold and avoid excessive exercise to avoid injury.
4.Massage and health care.
Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that cold weather in snowy weather can easily lead to poor circulation of qi and blood in the human body, which can lead to various diseases. Therefore, proper massage health care can help promote blood circulation and strengthen immunity. You can choose some warm massage methods such as moxibustion, massage and cupping. These methods can warm the meridians, activate qi and blood, and thus improve the physical condition.
5.Get into a good routine.
Early mornings on snowy days are always quiet and snowy, giving a sense of tranquility. We can use this time to take moderate breaks and adjust our schedules. Getting enough sleep can improve the body's resistance and prevent colds and other diseases. In addition, adhere to a regular diet and Xi routine, and try to avoid staying up late and overexertion.
In general, the health regimen for snowy days mainly includes warm measures, proper diet, reasonable exercise, massage health care, and good work and rest Xi habits. It is only through the combination of these methods that we can maintain a healthy body and a happy mood in the cold winter days.
Health References:
1.Chen Xiru. Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning[M].Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2018