Rainwater, as the second of the 24 solar terms, marks the beginning of nature's awakening from the slumber of deep winter. As the temperature gradually warms, the ice and snow begin to melt, and the amount of precipitation also increases, hence the name "rain". The ancient book "Yizhou Book" records in detail the phenological changes after the rain solar term, such as "Hong Yan Lai" and "Grass and Trees Sprout".
During the rainy period, the body's metabolism is also becoming more and more active, Yang Qi begins to rise, and liver Qi grows, which will cause some people, especially children, to show symptoms of body weakness.
Therefore, there is a rainy season"All herbs come back to life, and all diseases are prone to occur".features: During this period, people can follow the health principle of "nourishing yang in spring and summer, strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness" to prevent and improve diseases.
In this season, how to adjust diet, work and rest and exercise habits to achieve the purpose of nourishing yang and strengthening the spleen, dispelling dampness and preventing diseases? Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen UniversityYi Weimin, director of medical acupuncture and moxibustion and deputy chief physicianIt will combine the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and many years of clinical experience to support you.
01 Spring cover to prevent "inverted spring cold".
In the rainy season, the climate is capricious, and there is often a serious phenomenon of "inverted spring cold". "Regency News" said: "The weather in spring is cold and warm, do not take off the cotton clothes, the elderly are weak and sparse and timid, the wind is cold and easy to hurt the membrane, always prepare jackets, warm and easy, one weight and one smoke, do not go violently." ”
This means that in the spring, thick clothing should not be removed too early, but should be increased or removed as the temperature fluctuates. Especially for the elderly, it is particularly important to pay attention to keeping warm. There is also a folk saying that "spring covers autumn frost and no miscellaneous diseases", emphasizing the importance of maintaining appropriate warmth in spring. It can be seen that in the cold season of spring, we still have to dress more and cover it appropriately, not only to meet the needs of yang energy, but also to resist the evil of the times and prevent diseases.
So, how should spring cover and cover **? "Lao Lao Hengyan" gave us the answer: "Spring freezes for a long time, ** Ning is too warm, and the upper body is not harmful to slightly decrease, so the vitality of Yangyang is raised." Similarly, the medical saint Sun Simiao also advocated in "A Thousand Golden Prescriptions" that clothing should be "thick at the bottom and thin at the top" in spring. For those who suffer from joint pain, the importance of spring cover is self-evidentMore attention should be paid to the warmth of the shoulders, waist, legs and other joints to prevent the invasion of cold and dampness and cause diseases.
02 The liver is strong and the spleen is weak
Spring corresponds to the liver, and the liver qi is vigorous and rising, making people refreshed. However, if the hair rises excessively, it may cause adverse symptoms such as red face, irritability, irritability, and irritability. On the contrary, if the liver qi is stagnant, it will cause people to fall into a depressed and depressed mood. Therefore,In spring, nourishing the liver and regulating the liver becomes the core of health preservation.
The rise and stagnation of Liver Qi is closely related to personal emotions, and maintaining an optimistic and positive mood and a calm mood is essential to ensure that the Liver Qi rises in a moderate manner, and is neither hyperactive nor depressed. In addition, according to the theory of the five elements of traditional Chinese medicine, the liver overcomes the spleen, and the liver is strong and the spleen is weak in spring. A weak spleen may affect the normal functioning of the digestive system, leading to the appearance of uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain. Therefore, in the rainy season, diet should focus on tonifying the spleen.
Sweet food has the effect of tonifying the spleen, while sour food enters the liver, its sexual astringency, too much consumption is not conducive to the growth of spring yang qi and the discharge of liver qi, and even will make the already vigorous liver qi more vigorous, causing greater harm to the spleen and stomach.
Therefore, the diet in the rainy season should follow the principle of "saving acid and increasing sweetness to nourish the spleen". Moderate intake of sweet foods such as:Yams, jujubes, carrots, taro, sweet potatoes, potatoes, pumpkin, longan, chestnutsetc., while reducing the intake of sour foods, such as black plums, sour plums, etc.
In addition,Excessive consumption of raw, cold and greasy foods should be avoidedto take care of the spleen, stomach and yang. Porridge is an easily digestible food, and the porridge made with the above ingredients has a good effect on harmonizing the spleen and stomach and nourishing the body.
In the rainy season, the climate gradually warms up, but the wind is dry, and there are often phenomena such as **, dry mouth and tongue, and chapped lipsIncrease your intake of fresh vegetables and juicy fruitsto replenish the body's water and nourish yin.
03 Don't neglect emotion management
Emphasis should be placed on emotional health preservation during the rainy season。Due to the unpredictable weather, people's mood is prone to fluctuations, which leads to mental depression and constant worry, which has a greater negative impact on physical and mental health. This effect is especially pronounced for people with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and asthma. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that worrying hurts the spleen. In other words, excessive worry can damage the spleen and stomach, leading to dysfunction of the spleen and stomach.
For example, if you have an argument or other unpleasant thing with someone before eating, you will often feel "full", and if you force eat at this time, you are likely to have symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Because low, negative emotions inhibit the central nervous system and excite the sympathetic nervous system, which in turn leads to a decrease in the secretion of various digestive juices, as well as dysfunction of the muscles of the digestive system, which reduces appetite and causes symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
Therefore,Rainy season. We should actively adjust our mentality, keep our mood calm, cheerful and open-minded, and be kind to others. When something doesn't go your way, don't get rid of negative emotions in time. The liver likes to be smooth and depressed, and only by maintaining a calm state can the liver qi be stable and the spleen and stomach can be peaceful.
04 When the weather is good, go to bed late and get up early
During this time, the days are quietly lengthened, and the nights are gradually shortened, in order to conform to the changes in the natural rhythm, people should adjust their work and rest, appropriately shorten the sleep duration, go to bed late and get up early, so as to facilitate the development of yang energy. Specifically, it is advisable to fall asleep before 11 o'clock every night and wake up before 7 o'clock in the morning to welcome the new day.
When spring is born, it is the time when Shaoyang is born, and the gallbladder belongs to Shaoyang, which is connected to the liver. According to the theory of meridians in traditional Chinese medicine, the gallbladder meridian follows both sides of the head, so you can comb both sides of the head with a comb every day, and evacuate the gallbladder meridian to reach the yang qi and smooth the yang qi to generate momentum. This health preservation method is just like what is said in the "Theory of Health Preservation": "In spring and March, comb your hair one or two hundred times a day, and your longevity will be high." ”Through simple grooming movements, you can promote health and longevity.
05 The spring sun is good for exercise
After the silence and dormancy of winter, the arrival of the rainy season marks the arrival of a vibrant spring. At this time, the earth is revived, and it is a good time to exercise outdoors.
The human body should follow the rhythm of nature and actively participate in outdoor activities, such as:Light exercise such as walking, jogging, tai chi, etcto integrate the body and mind into nature. Through soothing exercises, the body's yang energy is mobilized and the mood is regulated. "The Theory of Regency News" has a cloud: "Spring is harmonious, when looking at the garden pavilions, empty places, with stagnation in the arms, in order to be angry, not to sit still, to be depressed." This remark underscores the importance of outdoor sports in spring.
However,When exercising, you also need to pay attention to the control of exercise intensity。Exercising too vigorously will lead to excessive consumption of Zhong Qi in the body, which in turn weakens the control of Liver Qi, causing excessive Liver Qi to leak out, which will eventually cause symptoms such as fever and fire in the body.
*: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou Health Commission