With the arrival of the cold and windy winter, many people will find that their hands and feet are cold, and no matter how much clothes they wear, it is difficult to resist the cold. This condition is often attributed in TCM theory to the lack of yang qi in the body and poor circulation of qi and blood. In order to improve this problem, we can start from the diet, through the intake of some ingredients that have the effect of replenishing qi and preventing cold, to help the body stay warm, from head to toe.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body's yang energy has a warming effect, which can resist cold and maintain a normal body temperature. Cold hands and feet are often due to a lack of yang energy, resulting in poor blood circulation in the extremities and unable to deliver enough heat to these parts. In addition, factors such as excessive dampness in the body and weakness of qi and blood may also aggravate the symptoms of cold hands and feet.
In view of the lack of yang qi and the cold hands and feet, we can choose some ingredients that have the effects of replenishing qi, warming yang and dissipating cold, and regulate the body through dietary therapy. Here are four suggested ingredients:
Ginger: Ginger has the effect of warming the yang and dissipating cold, promoting blood circulation, and has a good effect on improving cold hands and feet. Ginger slices can be sliced into tea or added to dishes.
Red dates: Red dates are known as "natural vitamin pills", which are rich in nutrients, which can replenish qi and blood, calm the nerves and strengthen the spleen. Regular consumption of jujubes can enhance the body's immunity, promote blood circulation, and relieve the symptoms of cold hands and feet.
Longan: Longan is a kind of warm and nourishing ingredient, which has the effect of nourishing qi and blood, calming the nerves and intellectual. It is rich in nutrients, such as glucose, vitamins, etc., which can nourish the body, raise body temperature, and have a certain help in improving cold hands and feet.
Mutton: Mutton is a kind of warm and nourishing ingredient, which has the effect of warming the yang and dissipating cold, nourishing qi and replenishing deficiency. In the cold winter, moderate consumption of mutton can well supplement the calories and nutrients needed by the body, and improve the symptoms of cold hands and feet.
In order to make better use of the qi and cold protection effect of these ingredients, we can try to make some delicious recipes. Here are two suggested recipes:
Ginger and jujube tea: slice the ginger, remove the core of the jujubes, put them in a pot together, add an appropriate amount of water, turn to low heat and cook for 10-15 minutes after boiling, and then drink when the tea turns red. This tea has the effect of warming the sun and dissipating cold, replenishing qi and nourishing blood, and is suitable for people with cold hands and feet in winter.
Longan mutton soup: Wash the mutton and cut it into pieces, remove the shell of the longan, put it in the pot together, add an appropriate amount of water, skim off the foam after boiling, turn to low heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, until the mutton is cooked and rotten, add salt to taste and eat. This soup has the effect of warming the yang and dissipating cold, invigorating qi and replenishing deficiency, and has a good effect on improving cold hands and feet.
Although these ingredients have the effect of replenishing qi and preventing cold, it is also necessary to pay attention to eating them in moderation and avoid excessive consumption. At the same time, for people with severe symptoms of cold hands and feet, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and seek professional diagnosis and**.
Winter is a season that requires special attention to keeping warm, and dietary therapy, as a traditional health regimen, can help us improve the symptoms of cold hands and feet. By eating more ginger, red dates, longan, mutton and other ingredients that have the effect of replenishing qi and preventing cold, we can warm our body from head to toe and welcome a warm and comfortable winter.