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Fan Letter】Hello dear doctor! I am a big fan of yours and I like your popular science articles very much and find it very beneficial. Recently, the temperature has gradually dropped, and I can always feel a chill, especially in the spleen and kidneys. I would like to ask you, how to adjust your diet and living habits in this solar term, so as to get rid of the cold qi of the body, replenish the yang qi to the spleen and kidneys, and eliminate the hidden danger of serious diseases? Looking forward to your answers!
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your trust and support. In response to your questions, I am happy to provide you with the following suggestions.
After the cold dew, the temperature gradually decreases, the yang energy in nature begins to converge, and the yin energy gradually increases. At this time, the body's yang energy is also restrained with the change of seasons, and the lack of yang qi can easily lead to the invasion of cold qi, especially affecting the spleen and kidneys. Therefore, in this solar term, we need to take a series of measures to achieve the purpose of dispelling cold and replenishing yang, and regulating the spleen and kidney.
First of all, in terms of diet, we should pay attention to temperature supplementation. You can choose some foods that have a warming effect, such as mutton, chicken, beef, walnuts, longan, red dates, etc. These foods can nourish yang qi and strengthen the body's immunity. At the same time, you can also appropriately consume some acidic foods, such as apples, grapes, grapefruits, etc., to astringent yin qi and enhance the function of the spleen and stomach.
Secondly, the principle of "going to bed early and getting up early" should be followed. After the cold dew, the days are shortened, the nights are longer, and the physiological functions of the human body gradually adapt to the state of "yin and yang". Going to bed early can maintain yang energy, and waking up early can help the yin energy convergence. In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to keeping warm and avoid staying up late to avoid damaging yang energy.
Furthermore, exercise should be moderate and moderate. After the cold dew, the temperature is low, so you should pay attention to the cold and keep warm when exercising, and avoid excessive sweating. You can choose some gentle exercise methods, such as Tai Chi, Baduanjin, walking, etc. These exercises can promote the flow of qi and blood, enhance the function of the spleen and kidneys, and improve the body's immunity.
In addition, there are also some methods in ancient Chinese medicine that are suitable for this season. As mentioned in "Jin Kui Yao": "After the cold dew, it is advisable to take five soups to replenish yang and return yang qi to help yang qi." "The main ingredients of this recipe include aconite, dried ginger, cinnamon, etc., which have the effect of warming yang and dissipating cold and nourishing spleen. In addition, there is also a "nourishing qi soup" in the "Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach", which is suitable for regulating the spleen and stomach and nourishing yang qi. The main ingredients of this recipe include astragalus, ginseng, atractylodes, etc., which have the effect of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, raising yang and invigorating qi.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that everyone's physique and specific circumstances are different, so when adjusting diet, daily life, exercise, etc., you need to seek guidance from a professional doctor based on your own actual situation. I hope my advice is helpful to you and I wish you good health and stay away from illness!
References] 1"The Yellow Emperor's Neijing: Su Wen".
2."The Golden Essentials".
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