In traditional Chinese medicine, winter is an important time for tonics. Winter is cold and dry, the body's metabolism is relatively slow, and the body's yang energy is relatively weak, therefore, proper tonic can help enhance the body's resistance, adjust the physique, and prevent diseases.
The purpose of winter tonic is to strengthen the body, enhance immunity, and regulate the balance of yin and yang. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theories believe that winter is the time when yang energy is collected, and the body is more likely to absorb the nutrients that are nourishing, so it is advisable to choose the right amount of nourishing ingredients and medicines for tonic.
Key points of winter tonics: 1. Choose warm supplements.
In winter, you can choose warm supplements, such as wolfberry, longan, red dates, walnuts, ginger, lotus seeds and other ingredients. These foods help to warm the body and enhance the yang energy in the body.
2.Choose supplements carefully.
Everyone's physique is different, so choosing a supplement needs to be adjusted according to the individual's physique. Some people with hot or moist heat in the body should avoid eating too much warm food when taking supplements.
3.Regulate your diet.
Winter tonic is not overeating, but a reasonable adjustment of dietary structure. Maintaining a balanced diet and increasing your intake of protein, vitamins and minerals can help boost your body's immunity.
4.Choose a tonic according to your personal constitution.
In the process of tonic, some people may choose Chinese herbs or medicines for nourishment. However, you should choose a tonic that is suitable for you according to your personal constitution and physical condition, and use it reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.
Dietary therapy for winter tonic is recommended.
1.Goji berry red date tea.
Put an appropriate amount of wolfberries and red dates into a cup, brew it with hot water, and drink a cup every day, which is beneficial to nourish the liver and kidneys, and regulate yin and yang.
2.Longan lotus seed glutinous rice porridge.
Boiling longan, lotus seeds, and glutinous rice together into porridge helps to nourish the spleen and stomach, and nourish the heart and spleen.
3.Ginger soup.
Boiled with some ginger and red dates to make a soup, it has the effect of warming the stomach and dispelling cold and promoting blood circulation.
Precautions for winter tonic.
1.Do what you can, tonic is not done at one time, but gradually according to your physical condition and physique. Moderate tonic is more conducive to good health.
2.Pay attention to food safety.
Choose fresh, clean ingredients without pesticide residues, avoid eating unclean food, and ensure the safety of supplementation.
3.Eat a balanced diet.
In addition to supplemental foods, it is still necessary to maintain a balanced diet, eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and other foods to avoid nutritional imbalance caused by picky eating.
Those beautiful scenery that only exist in winter
Winter tonic is an important way of traditional Chinese medicine to maintain health, but tonic is not just about blindly eating tonic medicine or eating warm tonic ingredients. Reasonable tonic needs to be combined with personal physique and dietary structure to choose the appropriate tonic method. Paying attention to the right amount of nourishment and adjusting the diet structure can help strengthen the body's resistance and maintain health. It is advisable to consult a doctor or TCM practitioner for advice before taking a tonic to develop a suitable tonic plan for yourself to achieve the best health care results.