In terms of the prevention of external diseases, the concept of TCM is unique, it focuses on strengthening the body's resistance by conditioning the body. To achieve this, we can start with the details of our daily lives. A reasonable diet is key, and we should choose nutritionally balanced foods and avoid excessively greasy or spicy foods to maintain good health. In addition, proper exercise is also essential, which boosts the body's metabolism and strengthens the body's resistance. At the same time, it is also very important to maintain a good routine and rest, as adequate sleep can restore physical functions and keep the body in optimal condition.
Recently, the weather has been dry, the temperature has been changeable, and diseases such as colds and fevers have been menacing. For people with weak constitutions, it is especially important to prevent external sensations. In addition to the above-mentioned diet, exercise, and routine adjustments, we can also improve our own righteousness and prevent external feelings through dietary health care. Here are a few medicinal soups and herbal tea substitutes, which have good health care effects and can help us enhance our body's resistance and prevent external diseases.
In addition to dietary health care, prevention and health care techniques are also one of the important means of TCM to prevent external diseases. These techniques include massage, acupuncture, cupping, etc., which can stimulate the body's acupuncture points, regulate the body's internal qi and blood flow, and improve the body's immunity. In the process of preventing external diseases, we can choose the health care methods suitable for ourselves according to our own conditions to achieve better prevention results.
Jade screen soup
**Ingredient Preparation**:
500 grams of fresh pork meat is selected, which is tender and nutritious, and is most suitable for stewing. In order to increase the medicinal effect, prepare 30 grams of astragalus, 20 grams of atractylodes, and 10 grams of parsnip. Three or four slices of ginger can neutralize the medicinal properties and make the soup more mellow. In the meantime, prepare an appropriate amount of salt to taste.
Start simmering**:
First, soak the herbs in clean water for about 10 minutes, then wash and remove. This is done to remove impurities and medicinal smells from the surface of the herbs and ensure that the soup is pure.
Next, cut the pork into medium cubes. This allows the meat to absorb the effects of the medicine better and the soup is more concentrated.
Put all the prepared ingredients into the casserole, this is to better lock in the nutrients and medicinal effects of the ingredients, so that they can be fully integrated. Then, add water halfway up to the casserole.
After bringing to a boil over high heat, reduce to low heat and bring to a slow boil. In this way, the medicinal effect can fully penetrate into the ingredients, and after simmering for 2 hours, the nutrition and medicinal effects of the ingredients and herbs will be perfectly integrated into the soup.
Season & Enjoy**:
Finally, add the right amount of salt to taste according to personal taste. After gently stirring well, this medicinal soup that strengthens the body can be enjoyed.
Suitable for**:
This soup is especially suitable for people who need to enhance their physique, such as self-sweating, sluggishness, shortness of breath, and physical weakness. Regular consumption of this soup can help them improve their immunity and strengthen their body.
Contraindications**:
It should be noted that people with yin deficiency constitution and fever sweating should avoid eating this soup. Because the herbs in this soup are mostly warm and tonic in nature, it may aggravate their symptoms.
White fungus pear lean broth
In traditional Chinese medicine, food not only satisfies the taste buds but also nourishes the body. This stew brings together lean pork, white fungus, lily, pear, monk fruit, jujube and rock sugar, each with its own unique nutritional value and medicinal properties.
First of all, white fungus, as the soul ingredient of this stew, has the effect of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, nourishing the stomach. Before simmering, it needs to be soaked in water to make it fully absorb water and expand, become soft, and make it easier to simmer gum.
Secondly, the addition of lilies and jujubes adds a bit of sweetness to this stew. Lily has the effect of nourishing the heart and soothing the nerves, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and is especially suitable for people who are upset, thirsty, insomnia and dreamy. Jujube has the effect of nourishing qi, nourishing blood and calming the nerves, and is often used for spleen deficiency, lack of food, fatigue and loose stools.
The addition of pear and monk fruit makes this stew have the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and quenching thirst. Sydney pear is rich in vitamins and minerals, which help to moisturize dryness and clear heat, and has a good relieving effect on symptoms such as cough and sore throat. Luo Han Guo is known as the "fairy fruit", which has the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and has a good effect on symptoms such as sore throat and cough with phlegm.
The addition of lean pork provides a rich protein and fat for this stew, which helps to nourish yin and replenish deficiency and enhance physical strength. At the same time, lean meat also has a certain effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, which is especially suitable for people with yin deficiency and fire.
Finally, a moderate amount of rock sugar adds a touch of sweetness to this stew. Rock sugar has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, nourishing yin and nourishing the body, which helps to enhance the yin and moisturizing effect of this stew. Add rock sugar before removing from the pan and cook until melted and enjoy.
Overall, this stew is a delicious dish for people with a yin deficiency and a strong physique. It combines the nutritional and medicinal properties of a variety of ingredients and brings them together by simmering them to bring nourishment and health to the body. However, people with yang deficiency and spleen and stomach deficiency should use this stew with caution.
Parsnip porridge
Ingredients needed for parsnip porridge:
Parsnip 10g, green onion 2 stalks, japonica rice (rice) 50-100g.
Preparation of parsnip porridge:
1.First, we need to wash the parsnip and then put it in a pot and boil for a few minutes. After the boiling is completed, the liquid is filtered out for later use. This step is to make the taste of the porridge more pure and not affected by the residue.
2.Next, we need to wash the japonica rice. Japonica rice is the main ingredient in this porridge, which has a soft texture and a smooth taste when cooked, making it ideal for pairing with Chinese herbal medicines.
3.Add the japonica rice to the pot and add an appropriate amount of water. Simmer until the japonica rice becomes soft and glutinous and the porridge becomes viscous. In the process of cooking porridge, we need to stir it from time to time so that the porridge does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
4.When the porridge has been cooked to a certain extent, we can add the previously boiled parsnip liquid to the porridge. In this way, the effect of wind protection can be better integrated into the porridge, which is more conducive to human absorption.
5.Finally, we add the washed green onion and cook for a while. Green onion white has the effect of diverging wind chill and detoxification, and complements the wind prevention to better alleviate the symptoms of wind chill and cold.
6.Once cooked, you can add the right amount of salt or other seasonings to taste for seasoning, and then it is ready to eat.
Efficacy of parsnip porridge:
This windbreak porridge has the effect of dispelling wind and dissipating cold. For patients with mild symptoms of wind chill and cold, consuming this porridge can effectively relieve symptoms such as headache, body aches, etc. At the same time, this porridge also has the effect of sweating and detoxification, which can help the body to remove toxins from the body and improve immunity.
Suitable for: This parsnip porridge is suitable for people with mild symptoms of wind chill and cold. Whether it is the elderly, children or adults, as long as the symptoms of wind chill and cold are mild, you can try to eat this porridge to relieve the symptoms. Of course, for colds caused by other causes, this porridge may not be applicable. When eating, you need to judge whether it is suitable for consumption according to your own situation.
Traditional Chinese medicine instead of tea
To prevent influenza, you can also use traditional Chinese medicine instead of tea to gently nourish your physique and achieve the purpose of strengthening the right and dispelling evil.
1. Codonopsis Su leaf tea:Codonopsis 3g, Su Ye 3g, tea substitute, suitable for people with qi deficiency who are short of breath, easy to sweat and fatigue;
2. Lily mulberry tea:Lily 6g, mulberry leaf 3g, chrysanthemum 3g, tea drink, suitable for people with dry mouth and tongue, five heart irritability;
3. Herb Mint Tea:Patchouli 3g, Peilan 3g, peppermint 3g, tea drink, suitable for phlegm and dampness people who do not like to drink, limbs are sleepy, and the chest and abdomen are full
4. Anthony reed root tea:Honeysuckle 3g, large green leaf 3g, reed root 6g, instead of tea, suitable for people who are prone to sores on the mouth and tongue and have excessive internal heat.
Directions:Take one of the above prescriptions and put it in a water cup, pour boiling water, soak it and take it at any time, one dose per day.
Cold prevention and health care techniques
1. Rub the lung Yu acupoints
Positioning:On the back, when the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra is subordinate, the para-opening 15 inches.
Efficacy:Nourish yin and moisten the lungs, clear away heat and replenish deficiency, open the body and awaken the mind.
2. Rub the acupoints
Positioning:On the back, under the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra, 3 inches lateral.
Efficacy:Nourish yin and moisten the lungs, invigorate qi and strengthen the spleen.
Daily care
In terms of the prevention of external diseases, the concept of TCM is unique, it focuses on regulating the body and strengthening the body's resistance. In order to achieve this goal, TCM advocates regulating the flow of qi and blood within the body through a reasonable diet, proper exercise and good work and rest habits, so as to improve the body's immunity.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that improper daily life adjustment is an important factor that causes external diseases. Therefore, avoiding irregular daily life and overwork has become a compulsory course in life. Getting enough sleep is key, as a good night's sleep allows the body's immune system to be fully adjusted and restored. To improve the quality of sleep, it is recommended to soak your feet in hot water before going to bed.
Overwork is also one of the reasons for the decrease in resistance and the invasion of external evil qi. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid overexertion and ensure that the body is adequately rested and recovered.
In addition, maintaining indoor air circulation is also an important measure to prevent external diseases. Frequent window ventilation, especially during the high influenza season, can effectively reduce the spread of the virus. Wearing a mask is also a necessary protective measure outdoors. When washing your hands, be sure to use the standard seven-step handwashing method to ensure that your hands are clean.
In terms of diet, TCM emphasizes a light and balanced diet. Excessive consumption of spicy, fried, barbecue and other high-calorie foods can easily cause gastrointestinal heat, which in turn affects lung health. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the intake of such foods while protecting the spleen and stomach and avoiding raw, cold, and greasy foods. Maintain a balanced diet, eat a variety of foods, consume an appropriate amount of grains, meat, vegetables, soy products, etc. every day, and reasonably mix nutritious foods such as fruits and milk.
Proper exercise is also an effective way to strengthen the body's resistance. Doing some exercises to strengthen the body, such as Wufowl Opera, Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Yoga, Running, etc., is not only conducive to maintaining a comfortable mood and emotional stability, but also promotes the dissipation of heat in the body and prevents the occurrence of external respiratory fever.
To sum up, TCM focuses on regulating the body and enhancing the body's resistance in the prevention of external diseases. Through a reasonable diet, proper exercise, and good work and rest habits, we can adjust the flow of qi and blood inside the body and improve the body's immunity. For people with weak constitution, dietary health care and prevention and health care techniques are important means to prevent external infection. Through these methods, we can better prevent the occurrence of exogenous diseases and maintain good health.