The warm sun in winter, on the occasion of the Spring Festival, the enthusiasm of the south is welcomed, and the cold challenge of the north is met. Have you ever been in front of your phone screen, thinking about how to deal with this great migration between the north and the south?
Those days of vacation in the warm south may have made you overlook the bitter cold of the north. From tropical coconut groves to ice and snow worlds, it is no small feat that the body experiences a temperature difference of tens of degrees Celsius in an instant.
For the human body, this sudden change in temperature difference is not a joke. The respiratory system, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, and joints will all be challenged. The cold air pours into the lungs, making breathing uncomfortable, and even causing symptoms such as coughing and chest tightness. The cold irritation of the blood vessels can lead to a spike in blood pressure and heart discomfort. People with joint problems are even worse and their symptoms may be more severe.
However, in the face of these challenges, there are not no solutions to be made. First and foremost, it's important to eat right. Eat more high-protein foods to increase calories and help your body fight off the cold. It's also important to exercise moderately and get enough sleep. 7 to 8 hours of sleep a day can help improve the body's resistance and reduce the risk of disease.
Keeping warm indoors is also essential. Controlling the indoor temperature, maintaining good air circulation, and avoiding dryness and turbidity are beneficial to your health. The elderly should pay attention to the water temperature when bathing, not overheating, and the frequency of bathing should also be properly controlled. In the morning and evening, pay special attention to the lack of yang energy, which is not suitable for going out, and you can choose to do a little activity at noon.
TCM health care methods are our right-hand man. Ginger jujube tea, jujube nourishes qi and blood, ginger drives away cold, and is a good choice for warming up. Angelica ginger mutton soup is suitable for the frail and helps to warm the body and strengthen the body. Hand warmers, hand warmers, etc., are also good helpers for cold protection. Baduanjin, on the other hand, is an exercise suitable for all ages, which can not only improve sleep, relieve shoulder and neck pain, but also regulate body functions and promote blood circulation.
In this season of the Great North-South Migration, don't forget to take care of your body. Whether you're welcoming the cold North or enjoying the warmth of the South, health is always the best gift you can give. At the end of this Spring Festival, let's meet new challenges in a better state, so that we can be healthy and happy!