The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it is also the stage when the yang energy is the least and the yin energy is the highest.
The so-called "winter solstice and yangsheng", from the winter solstice, the yang energy in nature begins to gradually sprout and grow, after which the climate will enter the coldest stage.
The winter solstice is a period of transformation of yin and yang, and it is also a good time for health preservation.
The winter solstice has a regular daily routine
In winter, the days are short and the nights are long, and the climate is cold, so we should adjust the work and rest time appropriately according to the time of day, go to bed early to nourish yang qi, and get up late to fix yin essence.
However, it is relatively good to go to bed early and wake up late in the morning, and it is generally believed that going to bed earlier and waking up half an hour later than usual is enough.
Long-term bed rest is not conducive to health preservation, but will also create stagnation of qi and blood in the body, and qi reversal.
Winter solstice diet: Diet heavy tonic kidneys
During the winter solstice, the climate is cold, and the diet should also be "hidden", the so-called "winter solstice tonic, spring tiger".
On the whole, the diet should be based on nourishing yang, essence and kidney.
The kidney is the innate foundation", the kidney is the main essence of the kidney, it should be hidden and not diarrhea, and it needs to be nourished by diet. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that foods with black and salty colors can enter the kidneys and replenish deficiency, such as black sesame seeds, black beans, black rice, black wolfberry, hair cabbage, etc.
In addition, warming away the cold is another important principle of winter solstice dietary conditioning, that is, warm food to help the sun. At this time, you can eat more mutton, river shrimp, leeks, cinnamon and other foods in moderation.
Tips: The winter solstice is a good time to take supplements, but "too much".
On the winter solstice, you should not eat excessively spicy food, in order to prevent the yang from starting the fire, resulting in the accumulation of internal heat and the rush of heat.
It can be appropriately paired with some foods that have the effect of tonifying and nourishing liquid, such as water chestnut, lotus root, pear, radish, cabbage, etc., to maintain the balance of yin and yang in the kidney.
Winter solstice dress to the cold and warm
To put it simply, it is to avoid wind and cold, add clothes in time, and pay special attention to the cold and warmth of the head, face and feet.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the head and face are the meeting of the sun, and they are often exposed to the outside and are easily disturbed by cold and evil spirits, so special attention should be paid to the warmth and protection of the head and face outdoors.
The cold starts from the feet, the feet are the farthest apart, the blood ** is slow and less, the subcutaneous fat is thinner, the ability to resist the cold is poor, and it is more susceptible to cold.
In addition to wearing shoes and socks with good warmth, you can also soak your feet in hot water every night before going to bed to relax your muscles and activate your muscles and promote the flow of qi and blood.
For people suffering from chilblains, you can choose to soak in the juice of ephedra, cinnamon branches, Sichuan pepper, fine spice and other traditional Chinese medicines, which has a good effect.
Tips: There are two points to pay attention to in winter heating.
First, it should not be too warm, so as not to cause too large a temperature difference between indoor and outdoor, which will increase the risk of inducing hypertension, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction and other diseases. The indoor temperature should be 5 8 higher than the outdoor temperature, and it is generally controlled at 18 25 to avoid the leakage of yang energy.
The second is to pay attention to the regular opening of the window for ventilation, generally every day for half an hour of regular ventilation. Long-term indoor confinement will lead to a sharp increase in carbon dioxide, which will greatly reduce indoor air quality, which is not conducive to physical health.
The intensity of exercise on the winter solstice should be small
In winter, the cold is heavier, and the body's qi and blood are relatively stagnant, so exercise should be slow and sweat slightly.
It is necessary to choose the duration and degree of exercise according to your actual situation, and choose some exercise with low intensity in combination with the characteristics of many winter clothes and yang energy that is easy to accumulate in the body, so that the body is hot and slightly sweaty, and it can also promote the smooth flow of qi and blood in the body.
Tai Chi, Baduan Jin, Yi Jin Jing and other traditional health sports venues require small requirements, moderate amount of exercise, high safety, and are suitable for all ages, which are suitable exercises for winter purposes.
Young people can increase muscle strength exercises according to their own conditions, especially in the legs, buttocks, waist and abdomen and other areas that are prone to fat accumulation.
It should be noted that it is important to do a good warm-up activity before exercising, and it is also very important to relax and hydrate in time after exercise.
The winter solstice mood is gentle and pleasant
Individuals with a peaceful physique, due to the balance and stability of yin, yang, qi and blood in the viscera, generally appear to be happy, optimistic and cheerful.
And some middle-aged and elderly people are quiet and introverted, don't like to talk, and are depressed;Others are irritable, bitter and suspicious.
These bad attitudes can affect interpersonal communication and affect physical health.
We should actively regulate our emotions, constantly enrich our old age, and replace sad and depressed moods with happy ones.
You can also listen to more** and choose some relaxed, festive, beautiful and cheerful melodies to promote your feelings.
Emotional peace, mental pleasure is smooth qi and blood, camp and health circulation, which is naturally conducive to maintaining health.
Winter solstice health tips
Rub your ears. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys open up to the ears, and long-term massage of the ears helps the health of the kidneys and the smooth flow of qi and blood.
Pull the earlobe: Massage the earlobe with the thumb and index finger of both hands at the same time, first knead the earlobe, rub it hot, and then pull the earlobe down 15 20 times, and the heat is the degree.
Lift the tips of the ears: Pinch the upper ear wheels of both ears with both hands, lift the tips of the ears, and massage the tips of the ears with the thumb and index finger when lifting, so as to heat up slightly.
Moore wheel: The thumb is located on the inside of the ear wheel, and the other four fingers are located on the outside of the ear wheel, rub for 2 5 minutes, and then lift it upwards to feel the heat in the ear.
Do moxibustion. The common health care moxibustion methods in winter include fire dragon moxibustion, which is also called moxibustion in some areas, which is an operation to apply heavy moxibustion to the spine from the large vertebra of the Dumai to the waist, which has the characteristics of large moxibustion range and long moxibustion time.
Moxibustion and moxibustion can make ginger and moxa melt and warm and divergent, relax tendons and activate blood to better penetrate into the body.
Moxibustion is used on the pulse of the governor, which can dispel wind and cold, strengthen the warm yang, strengthen the waist and tonify the kidneys, enhance the body's resistance, and also improve local blood circulation, invigorate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, and relieve pain.
Soak your feet. The winter solstice is the beginning of the "number nine", the climate is cold, in addition to soaking the feet can drive away the cold, it can also induce qi and blood to go down, relieve fatigue, and improve sleep quality.
Tangerine peel: Expel moisture from the body, eliminate acne, moisten the intestines, and prevent constipation.
Artemisia leaves: dispel cold, strengthen resistance, pass meridians, treat menstrual pain, and remove athlete's foot.
Angelica: Activates blood circulation and dispels blood stasis, which can not only relieve menstrual irregularities and inflammation, but also improve eye bags, dark circles, fat and edema, and also have a certain effect on soothing emotions.
Safflower: It has the effect of invigorating menstruation and invigorating the blood, warming the uterus and driving away cold, and soaking the feet with it can improve women's dysmenorrhea.
Salt: Improve the swelling of the legs and feet, and also relieve the toothache and sore throat caused by the fire, and play a role in reducing inflammation, itching and sterilization.
Motherwort: Motherwort has the effect of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, driving away cold and dampness, and can alleviate menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, and low menstrual flow caused by the blockage of qi and blood. However, it should not be used if there is a lot of blood during menstruation.
The duration of each foot soak is 20-30 minutes;The water temperature should be around 45 and should not be too highIt is advisable to soak your feet 1 hour before going to bedToning the feet around the feet to better promote blood circulation.
After soaking your feet, you should also pay attention to foot care, and you can apply an appropriate amount of moisturizer to prevent your feet from drying out.
However, it is not advisable to soak your feet within 1 hour after eating, and you should not soak your feet when you are too hungry. Diabetic patients, varicose vein patients, thrombosis patients, athlete's foot and other ** patients need to consult a professional doctor whether it is suitable for foot soaking.
Manuscript**: Chinese Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Co-ordinator: Chen Xiaoyu, Liu Jie.