During the heavy snowfall season, the temperature gradually drops, and at this time, the yin energy in nature is at its peak, and the yang energy of the human body is also hidden in it as the yin energy in nature becomes stronger.
Therefore, "nourishing and storing" is the main theme of winter dwelling, and heavy snow health should also be based on "collecting yin and protecting yang" to conform to the law of natural closure.
Heavy snow - go to bed early and get up late
In the heavy snow season, it is advisable to "go to bed early and get up late", go to bed early to nourish yang, and get up late to consolidate yin essence.
The best time for people to sleep is between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning, and going to bed early and waking up late in winter is just a matter of fine-tuning.
Dress for heavy snow – focus on keeping warm
The weather is cold during the heavy snow season, because there are mostly tendons, ligaments and other tissues with less blood vessels near the joints, and the limbs are more often exposed, which makes the joints stiff and the blood circulation poor, so the pain continues.
Therefore, arthritis patients should strengthen the lower limbs to keep warm in the cold winter.
Heavy snow diet - reduce saltiness and increase bitterness
In winter, the yang energy is latent and the yin energy is extremely strong, and the general principles of diet are: reduce salt and increase bitterness, eat a warm diet, and focus on tonifying the kidneys.
According to the theory that the five flavors belong to the five organs, the salty taste enters the kidneys, and if you eat too salty in winter, the kidney qi will be more vigorous, which may weaken the strength of the heart and spleen and affect human health.
Therefore, in winter, it is necessary to eat less salty foods and more bitter foods to benefit the heart, such as pork liver, lamb liver, kohlrabi, lettuce, tea, etc.
In addition, the temperature difference between day and night during the heavy snow season is relatively large, and people will feel uncomfortable due to the cold in the morning and evening, so eating and drinking warm food and drinks, and drinking a bowl of hot porridge in the morning and evening will help to maintain yang energy.
How to eat heavy snow to nourish the kidneys?
In winter, it is advisable to eat more black and kidney-nourishing ingredients, such as black beans, black sesame seeds, black rice, black fungus, etc., and should not eat salty foods to prevent kidney depletion.
At the same time, the kidney tonic should be adjusted according to its own physical condition, so as to balance yin and yang.
People with yang deficiency and fear of cold can eat more beef, mutton, jujube, yam, longan meat, pumpkin, leeks, celery, chestnuts, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold food.
People with yin deficiency can eat more sweet, cool and dry products, such as duck meat, milk, soy milk, eggs, fish, sesame, honey, lily, etc., and avoid eating warm and dry food.
Heavy snow sports – a must for daylight
The temperature difference between morning and evening during the heavy snow season is huge, so the elderly should be cautious and exercise appropriately to enhance their ability to adapt to climate change. However, winter sports should be fully warmed up, and jogging and brisk walking are the most appropriate.
It is best to go out for morning exercise too early, and it is best to choose between 8 and 9 o'clock in the morning after the sun comes out, or between 4 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
In the case of cloudy air and dense fog, it is best not to exercise outdoors.
Heavy snow health care - ventilation and moisturizing
Although the weather is cold, it is also necessary to ventilate regularly, which can reduce the carbon dioxide concentration in the room and reduce the total number of colonies, which is the most effective and economical air "disinfection" method!
It is best to open the windows for ventilation 3 times a day in the morning, noon and evening, for 20 to 30 minutes each time. When opening the window, the elderly and children should add clothes in time to avoid catching a cold.
In addition, you should also pay attention to maintaining the humidity of the room, you can sprinkle some water on the floor every day, or mop the floor with a wet mop to increase the humidity, or you can put a basin of water near the cooling facility to let the water evaporate slowly to keep the indoor air moist.
Heavy snow sentiment - pleasant love and disease prevention
During the heavy snow season, we should pay attention to maintaining emotional stability and peace, and we should have regular daily life and exercise.
Many disorders are caused by emotions, such as emotional instability and irregular daily life. The disease usually occurs in the cold months of winter, and its symptoms include eye pain, eye swelling, vision loss, headache, nausea and other symptoms.
Therefore, it is necessary to maintain emotional stability and avoid mental stress and excessive excitementPay attention to daily life and do not stay in the dark for a long time to prevent increased intraocular pressure caused by pupil dilationParticipate in outdoor activities in sunny weather, increase the oxygen level of the blood vessels in the fundus, reduce the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood, and avoid the increase in intraocular pressureIn cold weather, go out as much as possible to control the impact on your eyes.
Heavy snow recuperation - three tips
Kneading the ears:Use your index finger to stick to the inner layer of the auricle, and your thumb to the outer layer of the auricle, regardless of the unevenness and bumps, and knead it relatively gently. It is advisable to pinch and rub until the ears are slightly warm. It can promote blood circulation in the ears, relieve headaches, and prevent chilblains.
Finger comb hair:When you are tired, you can comb your hair with your fingers, and at the same time tap the temples and Baihui acupoints with a little force, which can improve blood circulation in the head, reduce fatigue, soothe emotions, and use this method before going to bed can also promote sleep.
Scientific foot soaking:In winter, when the weather is cold, the flow of qi and blood in the human body will slow down. A moderate foot soak before going to bed (7-9 p.m. when the kidney meridian is at its weakest) can nourish the kidney meridian, and at the same time can relieve fatigue and relax the mood. While soaking the feet, it is recommended to massage the acupuncture points such as Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, Yongquan, etc., which can not only promote blood circulation throughout the body, but also strengthen the effect of tonifying the kidney, invigorating essence, and preventing disease and health care.
Heavy snow tonic tips
Winter is a critical time for tonic, but improper tonic may "make up for problems", so there is also a very important concept in Chinese medicine, which means that if you want tonics to be effective, you must first clean up the "garbage" in your body.
Fresh white radish can be used every day, washed and peeled, diced, and juiced with ginger or jujube according to personal preference.
Taking radish juice for a few days can clean the stomach and intestines, and the turbidity accumulated in the body can be excreted through urine and urine, and then the tonic can make the tonic better absorbed.
However, people with spleen and stomach deficiency and diarrhea are not suitable for taking white radish juice, but should pay attention to keeping warm and exercising properly.
In addition, people who are irritable and irritable in winter and are prone to fire may wish to try to pat the "three fossa" with their virtual palms, namely the armpit (Jiquan acupoint), elbow fossa, and knee fossa (Weizhong acupoint), and each time you beat it continuously for 5 10 minutes, 1 2 times a week to help promote the body's metabolism.
Content**: Chinese Traditional Chinese Medicine.