In the cold winter season, everything is closed, and the human body also needs to recuperate accordingly to adapt to the cold and dry climate. Winter health preservation has an important position in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, and the fourth health rule is one of the classics. This article will focus on the fourth winter health preservation, introducing health preservation methods and matters that should be paid attention to to help people spend a healthy and comfortable winter.
The fourth is the law of health preservation, that is, nourishing the heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, winter is the period when the kidney qi is vigorous, the kidney is the main water, and the water-related organs include the kidney and bladder;The heart is the main blood vessel, and the viscera related to the heart include the heart and small intestine;The lungs are the main respirators, and the organs related to the lungs include the lungs and the large intestine;The liver is mainly drained, and the organs related to the liver include the liver and gallbladder. Therefore, winter health should first pay attention to the four aspects of nourishing the heart, lungs, kidneys and liver.
First of all, nourish the heart. The cold climate in winter makes people feel depressed and unhappy, so we should pay attention to recuperating our mood. You can soothe your mood and maintain a happy state of mind by listening, reading, traveling, etc. In addition, you can also practice mental meditation, such as meditation, meditation and pranayama, etc., which can help relieve stress and increase the calm and relaxation of the body and mind.
Secondly, nourish the lungs. In winter, the weather is cold and the air is dry, which can easily lead to dry lungs. Therefore, we should drink plenty of water, maintain moderate humidity indoors, and avoid exposure to cold and stimulating winds. In addition, moderate exercise is also a good way to nourish the lungs, such as walking, jogging, tai chi, etc., which helps to enhance lung function and improve the body's resistance.
Again, nourish the kidneys. The cold climate in winter can easily cause the body's body temperature to drop, which can adversely affect the kidneys. Therefore, it is particularly important to nourish the kidneys. You can nourish the kidneys through dietary therapy, such as eating black beans, black sesame seeds, black fungus and other black foods, which can help nourish the kidneys. In addition, it can also be recuperated by massaging the kidney and Yu acupoints, soaking in hot springs and other kidney nourishing methods.
Finally, nourish the liver. In winter, the weather is cold and freezing, which can easily make people depressed, irritable and irritable, which has an adverse effect on the liver. Therefore, liver nourishment is also an important aspect of winter health. You can choose to do some activities that help regulate emotions, such as appreciation, painting, writing, etc., which can help calm emotions and relieve stress. In addition, you can also nourish the liver through dietary therapy, such as eating more vegetables and fruits, and eating less spicy and stimulating food, which helps protect the liver.
To sum up, the fourth health rule is the basic principle of winter health preservation, that is, to nourish the heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver. By regulating our mood, protecting our lungs, nourishing our kidneys, and protecting our liver, we can help us survive a healthy and comfortable winter. At the same time, we should also pay attention to maintaining moderate exercise, reasonable diet and reasonable work and rest to maintain the balance and health of the body. Through scientific health preservation methods, we can meet the cold winter and enjoy a healthy winter.
Health References:
1.Zhang Zhigang, Zhang Fushan. Winter health recipe research. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2012, 34(3): 308-311