As the cold wind gradually rises, we ushered in the "39" season of winter. For middle-aged and elderly people, this is a period that requires special attention to health preservation.
So, what should we do to survive the winter in this special season?Next, let's work together to ** "1 to hide, 2 to eat, 3 not to do, avoid 2 things" health regimen!
1. Hide: Avoid the cold and protect the yang
After entering the "39", the weather is getting colder and colder, and the first thing we need to do at this time is to "avoid the cold". Avoid prolonged exposure to severe cold when going out, especially in the morning and evening when temperatures are colder.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cold and evil are easy to hurt yang energy, and yang energy is the driving force of human life. Therefore, in winter, it is necessary to pay special attention to keeping warm and protecting the yang energy of the body.
So, how to effectively "hide from the cold"?In addition to keeping warm with clothes, hats and scarves, you can also improve your body's ability to resist cold through proper indoor exercise, foot soaking, etc.
2. Eat: warm and nourishing food to help resist coldIn the "March Nine" season, it is also very important to make up for the temperature appropriately. Middle-aged and elderly people can choose some warm foods to eat, such as mutton, longan, red dates, etc. These foods not only provide rich nutrients but also help improve the body's ability to withstand cold. At the same time, winter is also the best time to take supplements. Proper consumption of some tonics, such as ejiao, bird's nest, etc., can have a good health effect. However, it should be noted that the tonic should also vary from person to person, and choose the right tonic according to your own physique and health status. 3. Don't do: three taboo behaviors to protect the bodyDuring the "March Nine" season, there are some behaviors that need to be avoided with special care. The first is to "avoid strenuous exercise", because strenuous exercise can easily lead to excessive sweating and make the body weaker. The second is "avoid staying up late", staying up late will consume the body's yang energy and reduce immunity;Finally, "avoid mood swings", because mood swings can affect the body's endocrine system, thus affecting health. In addition to the above three taboos, there are some daily behaviors that also need to be paid attention to. For example, avoid sitting still for long periods of time, which can easily lead to poor blood circulation. Avoid excessive use of heating equipment such as electric blankets, which are easy to dry outAvoid excessive consumption of greasy and spicy food, which can easily increase the burden on the body. 
4. Avoid two things: protect the respiratory tract and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systemsIn the "March Nine" season, special attention is also needed to protect the respiratory tract and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. The first is "avoid smoking", which can seriously damage respiratory health and increase the risk of respiratory diseasesThe second is to "avoid overwork", which can easily lead to the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In order to protect respiratory and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health, we can take some positive measures. For example, maintain indoor air circulation, avoid crowded places, maintain good work and rest habits, and have regular medical check-ups. 
Conclusion: Through the above **, we understand how to maintain health in the "39" season in order to survive the winter smoothly. To sum it up: "1 to hide" - to avoid the cold and warm, to protect the yang;"2 to eat" - warm food, help to resist the cold. "3 Don'ts" - Avoid strenuous exercise, staying up late and mood swings;"Don't do 2 things" - protect respiratory tract and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. I hope that middle-aged and elderly friends can follow these health regimens to spend a healthy and happy winter!