In the cold winter, snowflakes fall one after another, covering the earth with a layer of silver. At this time, we tend to choose to stay indoors in a warm environment, but the changes in nature are unstoppable, and snow days also require us to pay special attention to our physical health. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, quote ancient and modern famous prescriptions, and share with you some health details of health preservation on snowy days.
First of all, you should pay attention to keeping warm in snowy days. The temperature is low and the air humidity is high on snowy days, which is easy to aggravate the invasion of cold evil in the human body. Therefore, we need to choose appropriate clothing and pay attention to protecting the head, hands and feet and other areas that are prone to cold. You can choose to wear soft, warm clothing and layer them in layers to increase the warmth effect. In addition, you can also use Chinese herbal medicine fumigation to keep warm, such as bird's nest, honey, ginger, etc., all of which have the effect of warming up the body.
Secondly, you should get enough sleep on a snowy day. During the cold winter months, the body's metabolism slows down and requires more rest to maintain the balance of vital activities. Reasonable work and rest time and sufficient sleep can regulate the balance of yin and yang in the human body and enhance the body's immunity. It is recommended to ensure 8 hours of sleep every day, while avoiding staying up late and using electronic devices for a long time to avoid affecting the quality of sleep.
In addition, it is necessary to maintain moderate exercise in snow days. Although it is cold, moderate exercise can promote blood circulation and strengthen the body's resistance. You can choose some outdoor sports that are suitable for snowy days, such as skiing, snowball fights, etc., which can not only exercise but also add fun. At the same time, you can also choose indoor exercises, such as yoga and tai chi, to stretch your muscles and bones and promote physical and mental health.
In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to dietary conditioning for health care in snowy days. In the cold winter months, the human body needs to consume more calories to meet energy expenditure, so it is necessary to pay attention to a reasonable diet. Choose warm foods such as ginger, garlic, garlic, etc., to help warm up the body and ward off the cold. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that you take enough vitamins and minerals to enhance your immunity. You can eat more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as citrus, and you can also consume some nuts and honey in moderation to replenish nutrients.
Finally, it is important to pay attention to emotional regulation in snow days. The cold winter months can easily lead to low mood and depression, and a positive and optimistic mood is important for physical health. You can regulate your mood and keep your mood happy by listening, reading, and gathering with friends. In addition, TCM believes that emotions are related to the five internal organs, and excessive mood swings may lead to disorders of internal organ function, so it is necessary to avoid negative emotions such as excessive sadness and anger.
To sum up, snow day health needs to pay attention to warmth, adequate sleep, moderate exercise, diet and emotional regulation. These health details can help us maintain good health, enhance immunity, and prevent colds and other diseases during the cold winter months. I believe that as long as we arrange our lives reasonably and pay attention to the details of health, we can have a warm and healthy snow season.
Health References:
1.Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the Republic of China. Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Health Press, 2010