Rainy seasonIt is a time of vitality in nature, which marks the gradual departure of the cold, the warmth of the earth, and the gradual approach of spring. In this special season, we might as well start from the perspective of recuperating the body and mind and taking care of health to welcome the arrival of spring flowers.
The rain season, the temperature rises, and the precipitation increases, but the cold and warm alternate, and you need to be cautious to keep warm. During this period, it is especially necessary to pay attention to self-health and strengthen immunity. Here are four health tips that may help you stay healthy:
During the rainy season, the weather is warm but still cold, and the yang energy gradually rises. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the rise of yang energy is closely related to the liver, as well as the spleen. Therefore, the key to health preservation is to nourish the spleen and stomach, so that the liver qi is comfortable and smooth, so as to ensure the smooth flow of qi and blood in the human body.
It is recommended to choose from a dietYam, taro, barley, millet, green leafy vegetables, pork liver and other foods. The conditioning diet should be sweet and less sour, add leeks, lilies, yams, water chestnuts, etc., drink porridge in moderation, and increase the intake of vegetables and fruits. Maintaining good eating Xi is essential for good health.
The diet should be light, eat more flat foods, and avoid excessive intake of hot and dry foods, so as to better adapt to the needs of the body in humid climates. In addition, the rainy solar term diet is mainly watery and light, and at the same time, pay attention to the combination of meat and vegetables, and match porridge, green leafy vegetables and sugarcane and other water-rich ingredients to better regulate the body.
During the rainy season, the temperature is humid, but not hot and dry, which is the best time for dietary conditioning. Eat more fresh vegetables and juicy fruits to replenish water, such as red dates, Huaishan, lotus seeds, leeks, spinach, citrus, honey, sugarcane, etc., to maintain a peaceful diet. Avoid hot and dry foods, such as chili peppers, white wine, fish, shrimp, seafood and other irritating foods, so as not to aggravate the heat and dryness of internal organs.
Moisture in the air increases after rain, resulting in not only low temperatures, but also wet and cold. It is recommended to focus on keeping the lower body warm, strengthen the warmth of the legs and feet, and follow the dressing principle of "thick at the bottom and thin at the top". Especially for the elderly, special attention should be paid to keeping warm, do not reduce the clothing on the lower body too much, and avoid "falling into the spring cold".
Now is the time to gradually transition from "autumn and winter yin" to "spring and summer yang". It can improve yang qi by massaging the abdomen, and a moderate amount of massage every day can help strengthen the spleen, stomach and intestines, and eliminate dampness and toxins, and improve sleep quality. In addition, gargling is also an effective way to nourish yang.
It's not easy to go out during this time, but moderate indoor exercise is also essential for your health. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, it is recommended to have some exercises with health benefits, such as Tai Chi, Wufowl Opera, Baduanjin, etc.
Mental conditioning should not be neglectedMaintaining a peaceful and positive state of mind, conforming to the laws of nature, allowing the mind to be fully relaxed and happy, and also helping to enhance immunity. In this special period, we must also maintain an optimistic attitude and calmly cope with various changes in our body and mind.
Health care needs to pay attention to diet conditioning, keeping warm and cold, improving yang qi and moderate exercise. These health tips may be able to help you during rainy seasons. The rain festival is a good time for the recovery of all things in nature and the regulation of human health.
Whether at home or at work, you should pay attention to your physical needs from the details of your daily life, teach them according to their aptitude, and take care of your physical and mental health. In this season, let's eat and adjust our body and mind with nature to welcome the arrival of spring. May we enjoy the sunshine and warmth of every spring day in health and peace.