With the arrival of autumn and winter, the incidence of infectious diseases has also begun to gradually increase. In order to protect the health of ourselves and our families, we need to know some tips on the prevention of infectious diseases in autumn and winter. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to give you some relevant science.
First, let's take a look at common infectious diseases in autumn and winter. During this season, flu, colds, pneumonia, digestive tract infections, etc. will appear frequently. These diseases are mainly spread through airborne and contact. Therefore, the right personal protective measures are very important.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the cold and dry autumn and winter seasons are easy to hurt the body's righteousness. Therefore, the way to maintain health is to replenish yang energy, enhance resistance, and thus improve the body's immunity. Here are some TCM health tips for your reference:
1.Keep warm. The low temperature in autumn and winter can easily lead to a lack of yang energy and a decrease in immunity. Therefore, we should wear more clothes, especially warm clothing, while avoiding prolonged exposure to cold environments.
2.Enhance physical fitness. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the first step in maintaining health is to regulate one's own physique. We can strengthen our physique and improve our resistance through good eating habits and proper exercise. It is recommended to eat more foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, red dates, etc., and eat moderate foods in autumn and winter, such as ginger, garlic, wolfberry, etc.
3.Maintain good indoor air circulation. In the cold season, people tend to habitually close doors and windows, so that the indoor air is not circulated. This can easily cause air pollution and increase the chances of virus transmission. Therefore, we should maintain indoor air circulation and open windows regularly for ventilation to reduce the growth of germs in the air.
In addition to the above health advice, there are also some famous prescriptions that can be used to prevent infectious diseases in autumn and winter and help improve immunity.
1.Almond barley porridge. Take 10 grams of almonds and 30 grams of barley, add an appropriate amount of water to cook porridge. This porridge can nourish yin and moisten dryness, enhance physical fitness, and is suitable for drinking in autumn and winter.
2.Shallot and yellow croaker soup. Take 2 shallots and cut them into sections, 1 yellow croaker, and add an appropriate amount of boiling soup. This soup has the effect of dissipating cold in the middle of the temperature, dispelling the wind and dissipating the cold, and is suitable for preventing colds in autumn and winter.
Through the correct personal protective measures and TCM health preservation methods, we can effectively prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases in autumn and winter. I hope that everyone can pay attention to their own health, take active protective measures, and spend a healthy and warm autumn and winter.
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