Today is the beginning of spring, the alternation of winter and spring, and everything begins to recover from this moment. The plan of the year lies in the spring, and the way of health preservation is also the same, to conform to the characteristics of spring yang energy and the beginning of all things, pay attention to the protection of yang energy, reconcile yin and yang qi and blood, nourish the spirit, and welcome the new year with a full attitude. At the beginning of spring, TCM health preservation gradually changed from "nourishing yin in autumn and winter" to "nourishing yang in spring and summer", and protecting the liver and yang became the focus of health preservation during this period.
The beginning of spring is the season when all things are new, the theory of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation believes that "spring corresponds to the liver", spring health should be based on nourishing the liver, the liver function is normal, the body's qi will be smooth, the qi and blood are harmonious, and the five internal organs can also maintain normal work. At this time, it is not suitable to deliberately tonic, it is advisable to eat sprouts, such as soybean sprouts, pea sprouts, mung bean sprouts, etc., sprouts contain vitality, and are tender and refreshing, which can promote the rise of hair; It is advisable to eat spicy vegetables, such as camellia, toon, leek, garlic, coriander, etc., to help raise yang qi, and also have a certain detoxification and anti-toxic effect. When the liver is prosperous in spring, it is necessary to eat less acidic food, otherwise it will make the liver fire more vigorous and hurt the spleen and stomach.
Liu Beipu, director of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Community Health Service Center of Longhua Street, Xuhui District, said: "Spring is easy to overexert liver qi, and acidic food has the effect of nourishing the liver, and eating too much can easily lead to obstruction of qi. It is recommended to eat less acidic foods and more foods with a sweet taste. Regulate the qi machine, spring needs to strengthen the spleen, reconcile the digestion of the liver and spleen, so that the body's digestive function at the beginning of the year to reach the state required for a healthy human body. In addition, you can also drink flower tea and use tea to regulate the liver and spleen. Roses have the effect of softening the liver and awakening the spleen, and it is beneficial to human health to make a cup of rose tea in spring. For people with uncomfortable eyes and blurred vision, you can soak a few white chrysanthemums, which have the effect of clearing the liver and brightening the purpose. In the spring when you are irritable, unhappy or irritable, you can make mint tea, which has the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression. ”
Winter goes to spring, the cold begins to recede, and the yang energy rises, but people's body regulation function cannot keep up with the weather changes, and if you don't pay attention to it, the cold and flu will take advantage of the void. For the elderly, spring cover is even more necessary. Covering the head, neck and feet can maintain normal blood circulation, especially for the elderly, and can effectively prevent and reduce the occurrence of colds, tracheitis, arthritis and other diseases. In the beginning of spring, you can comb your hair more, which has the effect of Xuantong stagnation, soothing qi and blood, and reaching yang qi, and can also promote blood circulation and have a better health effect.
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