Winter is the time when the body's yang energy is most depressed, and it is also the season when various diseases are prone to occur. In order to stay healthy, we need to strengthen our health regimen in the winter. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will introduce some winter health preservation strategies based on the theory of Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions.
First of all, the focus of winter health care is to protect yang energy. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, yang energy is the heat energy of the human body, and there is less yang energy dissipation in winter, so we need to protect yang energy through some methods. In terms of diet, you can choose warm foods such as ginger, chili peppers, mutton, etc., to increase yang energy in the body. At the same time, eat less cold foods, such as pears and watermelons, to avoid cold and yang qi.
Secondly, it is also important to maintain appropriate exercise during the winter months. In winter, when the weather is cold, people tend to huddle under the covers and are reluctant to move. However, proper exercise can promote blood circulation and qi and blood flow, and enhance physical fitness. Recommended exercises include morning exercises, walking, tai chi, etc., which not only exercise the body, but also help to regulate mood and improve depression in winter.
Staying warm is also key to winter wellness. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cold evil can hurt the body's yang energy, so it is important to keep warm. It can be moderately heated indoors, and warm clothes should be worn, especially for the waist and legs. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the ventilation of the living room, keep the indoor air fresh, and avoid moisture and cold.
In addition, winter health can also be used to regulate the body with the help of traditional Chinese medicine. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, some warm and yang medicines can be taken to assist in winter health preservation. For example, you can decoction the traditional Chinese medicine prescription "Shiquan Da Tonic Soup", which is commonly used in winter, including ginseng, astragalus, rehmannia and other medicinal materials, which has the effect of warming and nourishing the spleen and kidney, and nourishing qi and blood. Of course, it is best to consult the advice of a professional doctor before using Chinese medicine to ensure that it is safe and effective.
Finally, winter health care also needs to pay attention to regulating emotions. Winter weather is cold and can easily make people feel down. Therefore, we need to learn to regulate our emotions and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude. Turn on the warm lights, listen to your favorites**, get together with good friends, or find some activities that bring pleasure to relax and soothe your mood.
To sum up, winter wellness requires a comprehensive strategy of protecting yang energy, exercising properly, staying warm, assisting Chinese medicine, and regulating mood. According to their own physique and actual situation, each person can choose a health regimen that suits them in a targeted manner. I hope you can stay healthy during the winter and welcome the new year.
Health References:
1.Zhang Hua, Liu Yimin. Chinese Health Preservation Treasure Book[M].Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2019