As the saying goes, "spring covers autumn frost".
How should "spring cover" be "covered"?
What should we pay attention to in our diet?
When will the "spring cover" be "covered"?
Let's take a look!
According to traditional Chinese medicine health preservation, the human body should follow the natural law of "spring birth, summer growth, autumn harvest, and winter storage". In the spring, the practice of "spring covering" helps to follow the rise of the spring yang, so as to take care of the yang energy in the body more effectively.
Considering the fluctuation of temperature, the beginning of spring often alternates between warm and cold, and the temperature difference is large. Taking off warm clothing too soon can cause the body to catch a cold and even cause illness. Therefore, "spring covering" is not only about dressing, but also about adjusting the diet.
The purpose of "spring cover" is to protect the body's yang energy, and in spring, it is suitable to eat some foods with a pungent and warm divergent effect, such as tempeh, leeks, green onions and coriander.
At the same time, the intake of raw and cold foods should be reduced. In early spring, you should choose mild teas, such as black tea and black tea, when drinking tea, to avoid damage to the yang energy of the spleen and stomach.
Make sure you feel comfortable and warm but not overly sweaty.
If you don't have a dry throat or sweaty body during the spring cover, you don't need to rush to reduce your clothes, even if the outside temperature rises.
However, if you start to sweat after feeling "spring cover", you should change your clothes in time. Because once you sweat, blowing can easily cause your body to catch a cold.
"Spring cover" is not simply "wear more clothes", and the position of "cover" is also very important.
1.Neck.
The neck has the Fengchi and Fengfu acupoints, which are particularly susceptible to wind evil. Therefore, properly protecting the neck can effectively prevent the invasion of wind evil. It is recommended to wear a mask and scarf appropriately depending on the change in temperature.
2.Abdomen. The focus is on protecting the navel, also known as the Shenque acupoint. Keeping the belly button warm can boost the yang energy of the spleen and stomach, and for those who are prone to abdominal colds or frequent diarrhea, it is especially important to pay attention to the warmth of the belly button.
3.Knees and feet.
As the saying goes, "the cold starts at the feet", so keeping your knees and feet warm is just as important. In the process of spring covering, it is recommended to follow the dressing principle of "thick at the bottom and thin at the top", that is, you can not take off the autumn pants in a hurry.
04 When will the "spring cover" be covered?
"Spring cover" should follow the "815" principle:
When the temperature difference between day and night exceeds 8, it is time to take measures to keep warm.
And when the temperature stays above 15 for many days in a row, you can gradually reduce the warmth measures.
05 Which groups of people are not suitable for "spring cover"?
This regimen is more suitable for young people who are usually weaker and have lower immunity, the elderly who are in poor health, people with chronic diseases, and children.
However, for young adults, especially those who have a hot and dry constitution, yin deficiency or damp heat, there may not be a need for excessive "spring covering".
Health Tips:
1.Dietary adjustment: The spring diet should focus on foods that promote yang energy, such as tempeh, leeks, green onions, coriander, etc., which help the body adapt to the climate change in spring.
2."Spring covering" has a degree: keep your body warm but not sweaty, so that you can avoid getting cold due to blowing wind after sweating.
3.Key areas of protection: neck, abdomen, knees and feet, where warmth is essential to prevent the invasion of wind evil and maintain the body's yang energy.
4.Temperature standard for ending "spring covering": When the temperature remains above 15 for several days in a row, it means that spring is already relatively warm, and you can gradually reduce the warmth measures at this time.
5.Applicable people: "Spring cover" is more suitable for young people, the elderly, long-term patients and children with weak constitution and low immunity. For people with hot and dry constitutions, yin deficiency or damp heat, they may not need to be overly warm.
Following these principles can help people better adjust their physical condition in the spring to adapt to the changing seasons and maintain good health.