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Nowadays, with the fast-paced development of society and the increasing pressure of life, health problems have become the focus of people's general attention. As a simple and easy way to exercise, long-term walking is recognized and accepted by more and more people. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that long-term walking has many benefits for physical and mental health. This article will combine the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions to analyze the impact of long-term walking on the body from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, and provide appropriate exercise suggestions for people over 50 years old to reduce the risk of illness.
Part I: Long-term Walks and TCM Theories.
The benefits of long-term walking are documented in the classics of Chinese medicine. Among them, "The Yellow Emperor's Neijing" cloud: "When there is no time, there is no disease." In other words, long-term walking can promote blood circulation and enhance one's own immunity, thereby preventing diseases and maintaining health. The cold dew season is the time when the yang energy is transformed into the first half of the yin energy, and this is the best time to take a walk to maintain health.
Part II: Benefits of long-term walks.
1.Activate the meridians, relax the muscles and invigorate the blood.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that long-term walking can activate the meridians of the whole body, relax the muscles and invigorate the blood, and promote blood circulation. When walking, the acupuncture points on the soles of the feet are stimulated, which can promote the circulation of qi and blood, eliminate dampness and cold in the body, and improve various uncomfortable symptoms caused by poor circulation of qi and blood.
2.Regulates the internal organs, strengthens the spleen and stomach.
Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that long-term walking can regulate the function of the internal organs, especially the spleen and stomach. When walking, the acupuncture points on the soles of the feet can be connected with the spleen and stomach meridians, and stimulating these acupuncture points can help promote the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach, promote appetite, and improve indigestion caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach.
3.Improves immunity and prevents disease.
Long-term walking can strengthen the body's immunity, improve resistance, and prevent diseases. When walking, proper sun exposure can synthesize vitamin D, increase the number of immune cells in the body, and improve the body's immunity. In addition, long-term walks can also promote the flow of qi and blood, expel moisture and cold from the body, and reduce the risk of colds and respiratory diseases.
Part 3: Appropriate Ways to Take Long-Term Walks.
1.Speed vs. time.
People over the age of 50 should walk slowly and maintain a steady frequency and rhythm. Walking for 30-45 minutes a day, 5-7 times a week, can effectively improve cardiopulmonary function and enhance physical fitness.
2.Location & Environment.
A long walk requires not only choosing the right place, but also paying attention to the comfort of the environment. It is advisable to choose parks, scenic spots, lakes and other places with clean air, stay away from pollution sources, and avoid the adverse effects of air pollution on health.
3.Shoes and socks with posture.
Choose the right footwear to protect your feet. When walking, maintain a natural posture with your chest up, your abdomen tucked, and your head up, relax your arms, and keep your legs in rhythm.
Part 4: Recommendation of Famous Parties.
1.Ginseng Qi oral liquid.
Ginseng Qi oral liquid is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, which has the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the surface, regulating qi and calming shock, moistening the lungs and dissolving phlegm. People over the age of 50 can drink ginseng qi oral liquid before or after walking, which helps to improve the body's resistance and enhance immunity.
2.Health tea.
Traditional Chinese medicine health tea is widely used for its unique efficacy. It is recommended to use green tea, chrysanthemum tea, wolfberry tea and other health teas, which can clear away heat and detoxify, nourish yin and moisten dryness, refresh the mind, reduce blood lipids, etc., and have a good protective effect on health.
Conclusion: Long-term walking, as a simple and easy form of exercise, has significant benefits for physical and mental health. According to the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions, long-term walking can activate the meridians, relax the muscles and blood, regulate the internal organs, improve immunity, and thus reduce the risk of disease. For people over the age of 50, it is a simple and effective way to maintain good health by taking long walks. Therefore, I sincerely recommend that you get into the habit of taking daily walks after the age of 50 and make long-term walks a part of your healthy life.
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References: 1Hong Yuanzhen. Traditional Chinese medicine health conditioning. Tianjin Science and Technology Translation and Publishing Company, 2006